Opel, which has long received a second name consonant with Russia, decided to defend his honor at the circuit named after Jules Taschen in the Belgian town of Meta. As a fighter for justice appointed to the racing version of the hatchback Astra of new generation.
In addition to the great tests in the company at the same time also declassified its main weapon value of 95 000 euros. The sports teams will supply the new product in early February next year.
Cars are designed to participate in touring championship TCR (Touring Car Racing), but they are also suitable for regulation 24-hour race in the «Nürburgring».
In preparation for Astra Racing team also participated Kissling Motorsport. The car is equipped with a 2-liter turbocharged engine producing 330 hp and 420 Nm, and is paired with a 6-speed sequential gearbox with paddle shifters. Astra weighs only 1,200 kilograms, but its dynamic performance is not yet announced.
Installed 6-piston brakes with 378 mm discs at the front and 2-piston with 265-mm discs and adjustable rear suspension.
The regulations of the FIA racing cars in 2017 must be equipped with 100-liter fuel tank. He is already on the racing Astra. His place was taken by an adjustable front splitter and rear wing.
