Are Astra VXR fast?
With 276bhp from its 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, the Astra VXR has the go to match its considerable show. It covers 0-62mph in 5.9 seconds – and if you’re in any doubt about how fast that is, just consider that a Porsche Boxster completes the same sprint in 5.8 seconds.
What does GTC mean Vauxhall?
Grand Touring Convertible
GTC. A few weeks ago, this meant Grand Touring Convertible, as in a new Bentley Continental. This time it means Grand Touring Coupé, and the tag is applied to a Vauxhall Astra.
What BHP is Astra GTC VXR?
276 bhp
Performance
Power | 276 bhp |
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0-60 mph | 5.8 secs |
Torque | 400 Nm, 295 ft-lb |
CO2 Emissions | 184 g/km |
Euro Emissions Standard | 6 |
Is Astra GTC VXR a good car?
With 200Nm of torque per litre, the VXR goes to the top of its class, and because that torque is available from just 2,450rpm, the Astra VXR is easy to drive, with plenty of pulling power throughout the rev range, meaning the car doesn’t have to be revved hard to find its sweet spot – in-gear acceleration is always …
Is the Astra GTC fast?
The all-new, four cylinder unit allows the GTC to achieve a top speed of 143mph and 0-60mph time in 7.3 seconds, making it the fastest non-VXR model in the Astra range. Fuel consumption is still competitive at 51mpg combined while CO2 emissions sit at 154g/km. The Astra GTC is an engaging drive.
Are GTC VXR reliable?
Vauxhall Astra VXR reliability The Astra as a model itself didn’t make it into the top 100 cars in our Driver Power 2015 survey, ranking 172nd, but it’s still a better than the previous model in almost every respect.
Are Astra GTC VXR reliable?
What is a VXR racing edition?
The Vauxhall Astra VXR Racing Edition is a special edition car brought out by Vauxhall to celebrate another BTCC win by their racing team, 888 Racing. Along with the Corsa VXR Racing Edition, there are 888 made.
How fast is a Vauxhall Astra VXR?
A 2-litre 16V ECOTEC 4 cylinder turbo engine packed 240PS and 320Nm of torque. 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds with a blistering top speed of 152mph.
Is the Corsa VXR a hot hatch?
Now in its second generation, the 2015 Vauxhall Corsa VXR is a 202bhp hot hatch designed to rival cars like the Ford Fiesta ST, Peugeot 208 GTi and Renaultsport Clio RS.
Are all Astra GTC Turbo?
Don’t for a moment think that you’re just looking at a three-door version of the Vauxhall Astra. The GTC is – we’re assured – an aspirational coupe closer in spirit to the VW Scirocco than its dowdy five-door sister….Specifications.
Engine | In-line 4-cyl, 1598cc, turbo |
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0-60 | 7.3sec (claimed 0-62) |
Top speed | 143mph (claimed) |