Opel Astra H OPC Nürburgring Edition by Wrap Works

The Opel Astra H OPC Nürburgring Edition has been modified by Wrap Works. Only 835 units of the model were built by Opel and the one in these photos is number 56. Power comes from the same 2.0-liter turbocharged engine producing 240 HP (177 kW). Wrap Works used titan-metallic and high-gloss foils (1,250 EUR), while the new soundtrack is provided by Remus with their centrally-mounted tailpipe.

Other modifications include a lowered suspension with Eibach springs, Pipercross air filter, Courtenay PU motor bearing, adjustable Whiteline-rear axle-stabilizer and ATE brake calipers. The car sits on 18-inch Nitro wheels by Motec wrapped around in Hankook Ventus V12 tires measuring 225/40 ZR18.

Source: Wrap Works

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Opel Astra GTC by Steinmetz

Steinmetz has introduced their new styling package for the Opel Astra GTC. Low and menacing, the car features a front spoiler, a black grille and a sports exhaust system. There's also lowering springs (which reduce the ride height by 30mm), silver mirror caps, body stripes and 19-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the cabin can be equipped with embroidered floor mats, stainless steel sill plates and a digital gear indicator.

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Opel Astra by Senner Tuning

German tuner Senner Tuning has a new package for a hotter Opel Astra. For the Opel Astra fitted with the 1.4 liter turbo unit producing 140 PS (103 kW / 138 hp) and 200 Nm (147 lb-ft) of torque, Senner Tuning dials output up to 165 PS (121 kW / 163 hp) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque.
Senner also fits a body kit to the Astra which includes a matte black Steinmetz front grille, a front lip spoiler, side skirts in a two-tone design, a roof spoiler and a rear skirt insert. A stainless-steel muffler is also added.
Wheels are the Alutec 8 x19 inch rims wrapped in Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta tires sized 235/35R19.
A suspension tuning is also part of the package with adjustable damping and ride height.
The whole package costs €11,900.

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Opel Astra GTC by Irmscher

German tuner Irmscher has announced a tuning kit for the Opel Astra GTC.

First up is the engine tuning, whereby Irmscher dials output up on the 1.6 liter turbocharged unit to 220 PS (162 kW / 217 bhp) and 274 Nm (202 lb-ft) of torque from the series 180 PS (132 kW / 177 bhp).

Next is the body kit which sees the tuner add its own grille to the GTC, as well a full aerodynamic kit including front spoiler with lip, roof spoiler and a rear diffuser housing the elliptical quad exhaust (fitted by Irmscher).

For the ride is a 30 mm suspension lowering and 21-inch wheels wrapped in 245-sized tires.

The inside gets a finish in fine leather and aluminum pedals.

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Opel Astra by EDS Motorsport

EDS Motorsport has unveiled a new tuning package for the redesigned Opel Astra (J).

Designed to blow away the competition, the 1.6-liter turbo has been outfitted with a high-performance needle valve (€980), higher-quality connecting rods (€550), larger fuel injectors (€500), and an HG Motorsport turbo manifold (€1,200). Furthermore, the company installs a Garret GT28 turbocharger (€1,000), a custom intercooler (€600), a 100mm air-flow meter (€300), a 7mm downpipe (€800), and a stainless steel sport exhaust system (€800).

Thanks to all these tweaks, the engine produces 360 PS (265 kW / 355 hp) and 480 Nm (354 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 180 PS (132 kW / 178 hp) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft).

To help keep things in check, the car has also been equipped with a sport clutch (€1,100), a Quaife locking differential (€900) and a high-performance braking system with 356mm discs being clamped by eight-piston calipers (€2,000).

Last but not least, the Astra rides on 20-inch Schmidt Revolution wheels with Pirelli P.Zero tires (€3,200).

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Opel Astra Sport Tourer by Irmscher

Irmscher has released the first pictures of their tuning package for the 2011 Opel Astra Sports Tourer.

While details are limited, the car features a front lip spoiler, a revised grille, aggressive side skirts, and a larger rear spoiler. Other goodies include a lowered suspension (which reduces ride height by 30mm) and 18-inch "Turbo Star" wheels (20-inchers are optional).

No word on pricing, but the parts will be available shortly.

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