Vauxhall2012 Astra GTC OPC / VXR Specs

2012 Vauxhall Astra GTC OPC / VXR Specifications & Performance

2012 - 2018

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 4 Turbo

155 mph

6.0 seconds

276 BHP

34.9 mpg

3 Doors

5 Seats

370-1,235 L
kg
1,550 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
155 mph
0-62 mph
6.0 seconds
0-60 mph
5.8 seconds
Power-to-Weight
178 BHP/Tonne
Power
276 BHP
Torque
295 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
34.9 mpg
Total Range
429 Miles
CO2 Emissions
189 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2 Litre
1,998 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
276 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
280 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
295 lb·ft @ 2,500 RPM
400 N·m @ 2,500 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Bore x Stroke
86 x 86 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1:1
Square
Specific Output
138 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
69 BHP
Unitary Capacity
500 cc
BMEP
25.2 Bar
364.9 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
6 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
6 Gears
Tyre Sizes
245/40 ZR19
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Compact Hatchback
Doors
3
Seats
5
Cargo Space
370-1,235 L
Kerb Weight
1,550 kg
Gross Weight
2,045 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
Tow Capacity
1,500 kg
Length
4,466 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
1,482 mm
Wheelbase
2,685 mm
Front Track
1,584 mm
Rear Track
1,588 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Overall Rating
★★★★★
Adult Occupant
95%
Child Occupant
84%
Pedestrian
46%
Safety Assist
71%

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Registered On / After 01/04/2017
Standard
£200
Registered Before 01/04/2017
Band J
£410
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.6

Performance Rating2.6
Environment Rating1.5
Practicality Rating3.2

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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