Opel sexes up Astra OPC

Subsequently it is a requisite test for OPC branded vehicles. At hands of Manuel Reuter, an OPC set a class record here in 2005. Recapturing the spirit of this legendary track performance is the 2007 Nürburgring Edition.

Finished in striking white, with a large rear spoiler, carbon look B-pillars and rolling on a set of white mags, the Nürburgring Edition has undeniable road presence.

Power output remains the same as standard Astra OPC models, with the 2-litre turbocharged engine producing 177kW and 320Nm, whilst driving the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.

Handling has been improved with high performance tyres and a tow millimeter wider track width.

The interior gets a full leather and carbon-fibre trim treatment, whilst the seat headrests are engraved with a map of the track, so you can find your way back to the pits if you get inadvertently lost...

Opel claims performance figures of 0-100km/h of 6.4 seconds, yet with independently verified tests constantly clocking in the low seven second bracket for a similar run in the standard Astra OPC these figures might be a tad optimistic.