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	Opel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Opel models are also sold under other GM brand names, such as Vauxhall in the UK, Holden in Australasia, and Chevrolet in Latin America.
		Opels appeared under their own name in the US in the late Sixties, when they were sold through Buick dealers as captive imports.
		The Opel name largely disappeared from the UK in 1981 after Vauxhall and Opel dealerships were merged, with only the Manta and the Monza (the coupe version of the Senator) being sold as Opels, until they were discontinued in 1988 and 1987 respectively.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Opel (561 words)

	Opel Astra OPC - RSportsCars.com
		Astra High Performance Concept was the name of the attention-getting study Opel presented at the 2004 Paris Motor Show to demonstrate how an OPC version of the Astra GTC could look.
		The Opel Astra OPC chassis technology is also state-of-the-art in the compact class.
		The Astra OPC impressive chassis is completed by the sophisticated IDSPlus suspension concept with Continuous Damping Control and networking of all driving dynamics systems as standard.
	www.rsportscars.com /eng/cars/astra_opc.asp (354 words)

	Opel AG: Astra X-Treme 2001 Concept
		An Opel super sports car concept called Astra Coupé OPC X-Treme was celebrate its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show 2001.
		The foundation for the Astra Coupé OPC X-Treme and for the DTM racing cars is the Astra Coupé, which was launched in Spring 2000.
		Opel's two-door coupé combines elegance and performance with a high level of equipment.
	www.autointell.com /nao_companies/general_motors/opel/opel-astra-xtreme/opel-astra-xtreme-01.htm (357 words)

	New Opel Astra: Progressive Design, Dynamic Driving
		Since Opel is already strongly represented in the compact van segment with the Meriva and Zafira models, the company was able to emphasize individuality and emotion with the new Astra.
		A five-door version is the first Astra model version to be launched, and it will be followed later by a station wagon with a longer wheelbase and a dramatically sporty three-door hatchback (previewed by the GTC Genève concept).
		Opel's diesel offensive is taking off: The new Astra can be obtained with three state-of-the-art common rail diesel engines, all with four valves per cylinder and complying with the Euro 4 exhaust emissions standard.
	www.auto-report.net /Astra_Design_Workshop.html (4133 words)

	Motoring - 2004 Opel Astra OPC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-20)
		Naturally the whole exercise was fed by Opel's exploits on the racetrack, particularly when the Opel Dealer Team emerged under the tutelage of the legendary Bernie Marriner, plus the introduction of the Super Boss as the hot hatch to beat both on track and between robots.
		The current Astra enjoys smart and modern styling, with a perky grille, wide headlamps, and clean swept-back looks that are appealing without being either dramatic or controversial.
		Opel hasn't done much to give the car a sporty exhaust sound, and in fact turbo-powered cars are generally quieter because the exhaust impeller "chops up" the exhaust sound.
	www.wheels24.co.za /Wheels24/RoadTests/0,,1369-1373_1500756,00.html (1344 words)

	Babez.de - Opel Astra - pics wallpaper pictures cars car girls
		Opel’s new design language, featuring clear lines, well-balanced proportions, taut surfaces and precision-crafted details, defines the appearance of the third generation Astra.
		Opel Design Director, Martin Smith says, “With the third generation Astra we are showing the particularly dynamic and expressive side of Opel’s new design language.
		The state-of-the-art design used in the new Astra not only retains all the advantages of a conventional torsion beam axle – such as minimal space requirements, low weight and high camber control – it can also be precisely tuned to the specific requirements of different variants within a model range.
	www.babez.de /opel/astra.php (792 words)

	Opel Astra offers 2-year guarantee (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-20)
		To the benefit of Opel Astra owners, the package includes bumper-to-bumper warranty in the first year and in the second year of the package period, only a small number of items are excluded from the warranty.
		Besides the exclusive warranty package, all Opel buyers during March 9 to 31 will be pleased to receive four free services at 7.5, 15, 22.5 and 30,000 kms.
		Of the Opel range, the Astra is the third largest selling car in the world."Our goal is to deliver products along with services that customers want in order to give them a complete ownership experience.
	www.expressindia.com /fe/daily/19980321/08055344.html (329 words)

	1/24 Opel Astra V8 Coupe - Opel Team Phoenix
		The Opel Astra V8 Coupe 1/24 scale model by Tamiya is the very first model of the 1/24 scale sports car series to feature replicated gull-wing doors.
		The Opel machine that raced in the highly popular 2001 DTM season was the Astra V8 Coupe.
		Opel's ace driver, Manuel Reuter, drove behind the wheel for Opel Team Phoenix and took 4th place finishes in the 8th and 10th races of the 2001 season, a testament to his incredible driving skill and the winning potential of Opel Team Phoenix.
	www.tamiya.com /english/products/24243astra_phoenix/astra_phoenix.htm (307 words)

	New Opel Astra ( en )
		Interior design was of great importance during the development of the new Astra, as displayed by the high level of visual and textural quality.
		The state-of-the-art design used in the new Astra not only retains all the advantages of a conventional torsion beam axle - such as minimal space requirements, low weight and high camber control - it can also be precisely tuned to the specific requirements of different variants within a model range.
		Opel has invested more than one billion euro in the modernization of these Astra production facilities and the training of their staff.
	www.schwab-kolb.com /opel/en/opel0028.htm (1494 words)

	Impressive new Opel Astra sheds light on Chevrolet Cobalt - 03/25/04
		Opel leader Carl-Peter Forster and engineering vice president Hans Demant are not surprisingly pleased with the initial reaction to the 2005 Astra, particularly as the car is a development of the existing platform rather than a completely new design.
		Forster is pleased too that the Astra comes to market with a full range of diesel engines, an essential factor in Europe and an area where Opel had been found lacking a few years ago.
		For US consumers the significance of the new Astra is that it bears a close relationship with Chevrolet's forthcoming Cobalt, which debuted at the last Detroit show.
	www.detnews.com /2004/insiders/0403/26/insider-103277.htm (738 words)

	Motoring - Opel's next Astra: Official pics! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-20)
		The new Opel Astra will hit the roads next year and will probably first be available only as a five-door.
		With the next generation Astra, Opel is launching its biggest attack yet, in terms of design and styling, on its main rival, the next VW Golf.
		Opel's chairman and managing cirector, Carl-Peter Forster, says some of the GTC's design cues have already been seen in studies like the Snowtrekker and in production models like the Speedster and the Vectra.
	www.wheels24.co.za /Wheels24/News/0,,1369-1372_1322872,00.html (585 words)

	New Opel Astra GTC - Gran Turismo Compact ( en )
		The dynamic, V-shaped front end with the Opel logo on a crossmember in the radiator grille, along with the characteristic crease flowing from the hood into the passenger cabin to the rear, clearly identify the GTC as a member of the Astra family.
		The Astra GTC's profile is dominated by its broad shoulders and strongly contoured side sills, as well as the characteristic arched sloping roofline.
		Like the other two Astra plants, located in Bochum (Germany) and Ellesmere Port (England), these production facilities were modernized at a total investment volume of one billion euro, to also ensure the carmaker's high quality standards for the newest Opel model.
	www.schwab-kolb.com /opel/en/opel0038.htm (1233 words)

	European New Car Assessment Programme: Safety Rating Details
		The Astra is a very strongly scoring car, with a body that is extremely stable and provides good protection for occupants.
		The Astra also has a head curtain airbag fitted as standard to protect those seated in the front and in the rear.
		The children’s heads were fully protected in side and frontal impact but the neck load on the younger child and the chest load on the older child were on the high side.
	www.euroncap.com /content/safety_ratings/details.php?id1=2&id2=185 (438 words)

	Irish Times Article - Star Turn: Opel Astra Sports Hatch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-20)
		A year after the five-door Astra made its debut, Opel is seeking to bring fresh excitement to the line-up with the three-door offerings and that has meant a radical reshaping of the metal.
		Opel expects the sport hatch to appeal to younger buyers, uncluttered with family considerations.
		Opel identify as key competitors the Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Renault Megane and Toyota Corolla.
	www.ireland.com /newspaper/motoring/2005/0406/3547153251MOT06ROADTEST.html (963 words)

	FASTDRIVE BORN TO RIDE: Article: Opel Astra HPC Concept (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-20)
		The high-performance Astra engine's increased power is a result of optimizations to the intake and exhaust sides, use of highest quality engine components as well as enhancements to the turbocharger and injection system.
		It is accentuated by two side cutouts with a lattice structure, a dual exhaust system with tailpipes installed left and right, and a distinctive roof spoiler which together with a diffuser integrated into the bottom of the bumper reduces lift force.
		The Astra High Performance Concept was developed by engineers at the International Technical Development Center (ITDC) in Rüsselsheim in close cooperation with the OPC (Opel Performance Center) team.
	www.fastdrive.org /content.php?article.239 (523 words)

	GMInsideNews Forums - Geneva: Opel Astra OPC
		This production version of the Astra High Performance Concept study revealed in Paris is based on the Astra GTC and takes the dynamic potential of the new compact class generation to new heights with its striking looks and state-of-the-art technology.
		The new Astra OPC’s engine is based on the 200 hp 2.0-liter turbo gasoline unit with maximum torque of 262 Nm, the top motorization for the other Astra variants.
		The Astra OPC was developed by engineers at the International Technical Development Center (ITDC) in Rüsselsheim in close cooperation with the OPC (Opel Performance Center) team.
	www.gminsidenews.com /forums/showthread.php?t=11483 (1312 words)

	First Details of the 2004 Opel Astra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-20)
		Initially five petrol and three turbo-diesel engines are planned for the new Astra, including new common-rail diesels and TWINPORT petrol engines.
		A new 1.9-litre CDTI diesel with around 150 hp and the 173 hp 2.0-litre turbo from the new Vectra (alongside the 200 hp version due to go into Astra in 2005) will be coupled to the first of Fiat-GM Powertrain's new family of 6-speed manual transmissions.
		The new Astra continues the spread of Adaptive Forward Lighting, offering the system for the first time in the compact class.
	www.auto-report.net /04astra.html (368 words)

	Opel Astra GTC - newstreet.it (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-20)
		Al momento della sua introduzione sul mercato, Opel Astra GTC sarà disponibile con cinque differenti motori a benzina e tre turbodiesel common-rail (tutti omologati Euro 4) di potenza compresa tra 90 e 200 Cv.
		La sportività della nuova Opel GTC trova conferma nella guida su strada, grazie anche alla presenza dell’autotelaio elettronico IDS con controllo della tenuta di strada ESP-Plus, dell’autotelaio adattabile IDS-Plus (a richiesta) con taratura continua degli ammortizzatori (CDC) e del collegamento in rete di tutti i dispositivi elettronici legati al funzionamento dell’autotelaio.
		Astra GTC è prodotta dello stabilimento di Anversa, in Belgio, insieme alla Opel Astra Station Wagon.
	www.newstreet.it /case/articolo_IdM_OPEL_Id_653.html (689 words)

	Motoring - More info, photos: Next Opel Astra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-20)
		A five-door version is the first Astra model version to be launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and it will be followed later by a station wagon with a longer wheelbase and a dramatically sporty three-door hatchback.
		According to Opel AG agile handling and rapid response to the controls were top priorities in the design of the 2004 Astra range.
		The front-wheel drive Astra will be available with five petrol and three turbo-diesel engines, with displacements from 1.4 to 2-litres.
	www.news24.com /Wheels24/News/0,,1369-1372_1406712,00.html (758 words)

	New Opel Astra GTC with Panorama Windshield
		The new Opel Astra GTC with a panorama windshield creates a whole new sense of space and visibility.
		Opel already presented a similar glass windshield-roof design in the “GTC Genève” study in the spring of 2003 at the Geneva Motor Show.
		The Opel Astra GTC – the third model in the new Astra generation after the five-door sedan and the station wagon – will be manufactured from next year in Antwerp, Belgium.
	www.germancarfans.com /news.cfm/newsid/2040908.004/opel/1.html (623 words)

	GTC - the most exciting Opel Astra yet
		Technology that is exclusive to Opel in the compact class further enhances the Astra’s dynamics.
		The three-door Astra was designed as a unique model based on the technology and equipment of the other Astra variants.
		The Astra GTC is manufactured in Antwerp, Belgium, where the five-door model and the station wagon are also produced.
	www.theautochannel.com /news/2004/08/17/209822.html (787 words)

	One Motoring - Opel Astra 1.6 Twinport (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-20)
		Should the Astra be stopped on an incline, a feature called Hill Start Assist (HSA) stops the car from rolling backward for up to two seconds as the driver transfers his foot from brake pedal to accelerator.
		When the Astra gets going, the four-cylinder powerplant can be vocal but never to the point where its occupants have to shout to make themselves heard.
		Elsewhere, the Astra is commendable in its dashboard design with a layout that is almost free of blank switches and non-existent buttons that would otherwise be a constant reminder that this is an entry-level car.
	www.onemotoring.com.sg /publish/onemotoring/en/motoring/dreams0/road-test2/rdtest/opel_astra_1_6_twinport.html (1473 words)

	VWvortex Forums: Opel Astra GTC
		Same as the Vauxhall Astra, Vectra is a class bigger.
		I remember racing against a last generation Astra, i was in front and we were in a tight bed and all of a sudden i look in the mirror and what do i see, he oversteers and does 3 360`s.
		The previous Astra was a major improvement as far as GM compacts went, while conservatively styled its chassis was a step forward.
	forums.vwvortex.com /zerothread?cmd=print&id=1546664 (628 words)

	GM - GMability Advanced Technology: Opel Astra Diesel Hybrid Concept Demonstrates Easy Scalability of Innovative ...
		DETROIT (Jan. 10, 2005) – The Opel Astra diesel front-wheel drive concept vehicle, equipped with a two-mode full hybrid and the 1.7-liter CDTI engine, delivers up to 25 percent improved fuel economy while maintaining fun-to-drive performance.
		The Astra Diesel Hybrid is propelled by a powerful 92-kw (125-horsepower) 1.7-liter CDTI engine with a maintenance-free particulate filter and by two electric motors, rated at 30 kw and 40 kw, respectively.
		Inside, however, the tachometer in the gauge cluster has been replaced by instruments that provide feedback on the operation of the hybrid propulsion system, such as traction provided by the electric motors, traction from the diesel engine, or both.
	www.gm.com /company/gmability/adv_tech/100_news/astra_011005.html (688 words)

	Fast Cars - Opel Astra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-20)
		The Opel Astra is the most populair car in The Netherlands (1-2000).
		The Opel Astra is the follow up of the Opel Kadett.
		The new Astra was presented in 1997, it is the second Astra-model.
	www.geocities.com /viktorb77/astra.htm (126 words)

	Opel Astra \| Car Videos - Video Gallery \| Auto Express (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-20)
		pel is launching the Astra C at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year, and the design is more daring than the next generation VW Golf, expected to debut at the same show.
		But: While the Golf will be on sale just after its launch in Frankfurt, buyers of the new Astra will have to wait until spring 2004 before they'll receive their new car.
		And since length and wheelbase of the new Astra will be a good hand longer than the previous model, it is likely to be a real marvel of space.
	www.autoexpress.co.uk /t/article/vauxhall/opelastra/id31712/index.html (248 words)

	* Opel Astra - (Car): Definition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-20)
		Image credits: Adam Opel AG This is the Opel Astra Coupe, as introduced in 2000.
		The Astra H is the new Opel badge in the compact class...
		The latest Vauxhall/Opel performance concept is the Astra Coupe X-Treme concept, based on the Opel Astra currently competing in the DTM (German Touring Car Masters)...
	www.bestknows.com /car/opel_astra.html (436 words)

	Motoring - Opel lifts cover on Astra cabrio (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-20)
		This car is Opel's answer to the Renault Megane CC and Peugeot 307 CC.
		Opel's new coupe-cabrio will be launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
		An "Easy Load" function increases practicality: at the touch of a button, the horizontally stacked roof parts in the trunk can be raised, so that cargo is easily accessible.
	www.wheels24.co.za /Wheels24/News/0,,1369-1372_1746974,00.html (180 words)

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