The concept might smack of a compromise to dedicated speed freaks, but in the astra s case you can enjoy a good level of refinement and smileinducing. We look at gtc tuning and outline the greatest modifications. Discover the key facts and see how opel astra gtc 1. The concept might smack of a compromise to dedicated speed freaks, but in the astras case you can enjoy a good level of refinement and smileinducing. Short test drive of previous astra with powerful diesel engine and no turbolag. Opels new threedoor astra looks great and drives well, though perhaps best in diesel format. At auto torque we specialise in ecu remapping opels. This unit develops 197 bhp 200 ps147 kw of power at 5400 rpm. The highperformance biturbo diesel variant of the new vauxhall astra has been spotted testing for the first time ahead of its planned introduction early in 2016 the astra biturbo, which was. From what i found out, when it is used in the cascada and astra gtc it has twin balancer shafts which are acknowledged in the advertising. This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 4 valves per cylinder. Any 1 done or no how easy convertion my vauxhall astra j 2.
The usual convention would have started with astra a, if the astra had been considered a separate model. Vauxhall astra gtc hatchback 20112016 engines, top speed. Used 2012 vauxhall astra gtc biturbo for sale cargurus. It develops 8 bhp 140 ps103 kw of power at 49006000 rpm, and maximum.
Theres a case for saying that this is the most powerful engine in the threedoor range. The same unit is also available in 118bhp form, and there are several other choices in the astra gtc range, namely 109bhp128bhp 1. May 15, 2014 the vauxhall astra vxr is a 280hp monster. Please call us on 01296 658257 to discuss your requirements. Vauxhall gtcs are popular tuning projects and with a few sensible performance modifications you can dramatically maximize your driving enjoyment. Handsome astra gtc gets nearly 200bhp, but it needs to be worked hard and is, ultimately, too expensive. Or is it not that simple and would need a bigger fuel pump, injectors, maf sensor, ecu, etc. Tuning the vauxhall gtc and best gtc performance parts. Search preowned 2012 vauxhall astra gtc biturbo listings to find the best local deals. Athena cloth seat trim and parking sensors astra colour. Its also cheaper than the 276bhp vxr, to the tune of. Rij impressie road test opel astra gtc turbo youtube. Opel astra gtc, tweedehands opel kopen op autowereld.
Use our free online car valuation tool to find out exactly how much your car is worth today. Based on thousands of real life sales we can give you the most accurate valuation of your vehicle. Opel gtc biturbo chiptuning with imode from spider youtube. Opels official convention is that the astra is a logical continuation of the kadett lineage, thus, the first generation of opel astra as the astra f the last opel kadett was the kadett e. Thanks for all the info fella i had my gtc for around the 4 month period and loved it so much i looked at part exing for a vxr test drove it and adored it but in the end looking at a vxr for around the 22 k mark was just not on as there so much around for that money either way tho great car especially in arden blue. Jun 10, 2014 read owner ratings to find out what vauxhall astra gtc coupe 2011 2. The holden astra was discontinued in australia and new zealand in 2009, because exchange rates made importing opel cars. Com prestacoes quase identicas, este opel astra gtc 1. A three door car is a compromise but if you are in the market for one the astra gtc is worth more than a second look. Achetez des parechoc pas chers pour opel astra j gtc 3 portes p10 2. This car has a 3 door hatchback type body with a front mounted engine supplying power to the front wheels. Grootste aanbod opel astra gtc occasions van nederland. Vauxhall opel gtc biturbo chiptuning with imode from spider, with in car touchscreen.
Page 1 vauxhall astra gtc 0 1 vauxhall astra gtc owners manual model year 2012. This car has a 3 door hatchback type body with a front mounted engine powering the front wheels. Disponible en las tres carrocerias del modelo 5p, gtc 3p y familiar sport tourer, opel acopla a su bloque motor 2. It appears that the balancer shafts are optional on the build of the engine depending on application. Havent had a chance to drive too far yet, but already love it. The renault megane coupe is more accomplished and the seat leon sc more fun, but the vauxhall astra gtc is still a good allrounder. Handsome astra gtc gets nearly 200bhp, but it needs to. Read owner ratings to find out what vauxhall astra gtc coupe 2011 2.
And by running on diesel, the astra biturbos ecomanifesto is predictably superior to that of any petrol hot hatch. Jun 15, 2012 those figures comfortably eclipse the current 2. The gtc is a massive improvement over the astra, but the handling and performance. Yes really, but this one is more interesting than you may think. Feb 26, 2012 the same unit is also available in 118bhp form, and there are several other choices in the astra gtc range, namely 109bhp128bhp 1. We analyse hundreds of thousands of used cars daily. The reason for discussing this particular astra gtc rather than any of the others is that its one of the first cars to be fitted with a new 1.
Compare prices of all holden astra s sold on carsguide over the last 6 months. It looks great, drives well and opel have definitely injected just the right amount of zest to make it feel like a totally new car. Yet the gtc s biggest problem is that the accomplished leon fr tdi sc is. I should make it clear at this point that i havent tried all of them. Is it a simple like changing manifold and putting 2 turbos on and getting it set up. A three door car is a compromise but if you are in the market for one the astra gtc is. The opel astra is a compact carsmall family car csegment in europe engineered and manufactured by the german automaker opel since 1991 it is branded as the vauxhall astra in the united kingdom and the buick excelle xt in china. Its engine is a turbocharged petrol, 2 litre, double overhead camshaft 4 cylinder with 4 valves per cylinder. The astra gtc is no hot hatch but it is genuinely sporty.