Astra OPC/VXR at Nurburgring -8min,36sec

[Shaun]

Extracted from www.astra-sri.co.uk
faster than Ford Focus ST (8m51s) and Golf V GTi (8m52s)

Only less than 1 second behind Bimmer 130i.
www.video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2683172183146252553&q=OPC+astra
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...5&q=opel+astra


Have a look at this Video. I would love to get my hands on copy.

[Shaun]

Nurburgring Record reference (from google)

7:32 - Porsche Carrera GT (7:32.44)
7:44 - Zonda
7:46 - Porsche 996 GT2
7:47 - Porsche Gt3 RS (sport tyres)
7:50 - M3 CSL (sport tyres)
7:52 - GT3 (381hp)
7:52 - Lamborghini Gallardo
7:52 - Lamborghini Murcielao
7:52 - Mercedes SLR mclaren
7:56 - Porsche 996 Turbo
7:56 - 360 stradale (sport tyres)
7:57 - Lotec Porsche 993 Turbo (600 HP, racing suspension)
8:07 - Ferrari 550
8:09 - Lamborghini Diablo SV
8:09 - Ferrari 360 Modena
8:10 - Chrysler Viper GTS
8:12 - Porsche 993 Turbo (430 HP version)
8:15 - BMW Z8 400 HP
8:17 - Porsche 996 C2
8:18 - Ferrari F355
8:22 - BMW M Coupe 321 HP
8:25 - Audi RS4 375 HP
8:28 - Porsche 993 C2
8:28 - BMW M5 400 HP
8:32 - Porsche Boxster S
8:35 - BMW M3 Coupe 321 HP
8:36 - Opel/Vauhall Astra OPC/VXR - we are here
8:37 - Mercedes C32 AMG
8:38 - Honda NSX
8:39 - Honda S2000
8:40 - Chevrolet Corvette
8:42 - Audi S4 265 HP
8:42 - Lotus Exige
8:49 - Jaguar XKR Coupe
8:52 - Mercedes CLK 430

[PaulyJ]

Thats bloody good.... i really want one now!!!

[MatsHolden]

It's in pretty good company there! Ahead of the Chevy Corvette!

[Shaun]

I think its rather impressive that the OPC/VXR rates high in the honours list

[Wattie]

My vectra would be under 8mins, its only the fact that no one can drive it well enough.... including me :) i'd get 8min and 5secs... bahahaha

[MatsHolden]

My vectra would be under 8mins, its only the fact that no one can drive it well enough.... including me :) i'd get 8min and 5secs... bahahaha

hahahahahaha You put a Lambo V10 in it did you?

[btm]

i knew it was quick and handled well.... but that's an astonishing result :eek:

ahead of a Merc C32 AMG & a Honda NSX & a 265 HP Audi S4

That's impressive!

[aussie_in_london]

it is a top car trust me
im now pushing out approx 295 bhp and its power delivery has improved 100% over the standard map, if you wont a raw, on the edge fast fwd car based on the old school hot hatch then the VXR/OPC is for you

the VXR/OPC holds the record for FWD lap time of the ring

[Shaun]

just found some more footage guys.

This one is with speedo tacho gear and brake and throtle application.

AWESOME Video.

www.video.google.com/videoplay?docid=369872034705266217&q=OPC+astra

[Shaun]

This car is the WRX of Europe. HSV are on a winner with this car.

[MatsHolden]

This car is the WRX of Europe. HSV are on a winner with this car.

Too right they are!:D

[PaulyJ]

going to bank tomorrow and checking my options...

[Shaun]

Every time i see something about this car i want one even more. I cant wait to go for a run in one in the UK. i can see what will happen. Ill come home from the UK and on the way home from the airport i will pull into a dealer and do a deal.

[01CDsedan]

If it wasn't for the fact that I want something bigger next time round, this car would be top of my shopping list. Still waiting for a local review though, so many good Euro cars completely fail when it comes to Aussie roads (hello Audi...)

[btm]

*thinks to self* buy house or VXR.... house or VXR.... this is going to be a hard choice...

[aussie_in_london]

buy both
i did, well an apartment on the Thames anyway and a red VXR to go in the garage, great car

[oneightoo]

so have you moved perm to england?

[bill142]

Yeah buy both. You'll be able to finance it through your home loan and you'll be paying a lower interest rate and over a longer term. Not seeing too many down sides.

[aussie_in_london]

so have you moved perm to england?

nah, been here for 4 years thought why keep paying heaps of rent (dead money) and buy a nice place on the river in central London so i did Feb 05, will make good money when we return home in 6 or so years, the car came afterwards, had a H SRi 5 door at time of buying apartment but the VXR was a need lol and 3 months after driving out of the dealership i gotta say i made the right choice after testing a few of its competitors, worth every cent, i have kept the mortgage and personal loan for the VXR seperate at 6% i cant complain.

I will be coming back home though, the money is worth staying for the time being and the car club scene over here is great