230 hp may not be what Astra OPC fans are accustomed to, but the aero kit is
Let's face it, the Opel/Vauxhall Astra K isn't the prettiest compact car you can think of. It's not ugly either — just a little dull.
The forthcoming OPC/VXR variant should make the Astra much more interesting, both visually and from a driving point of view. Until that happens, we wouldn't say no to an Irmscher-tuned Astra either.
The German aftermarket specialist has released a new tuning kit for the Astra that takes care both of the hatchback's looks and performance.
Styling-wise, Irmscher has given the Astra much more aggressiveness thanks to a pair of redesigned headlights with integrated LED DRLs and dark background, a reshaped grille, and a lower, sharper front bumper. The tuned Astra K also gets a new set of alloy wheels that better fill the arches thanks in part to the lowered suspension, as well as tinted windows and a black-painted element on the D-pillar.
In addition to the optical components, Irmscher has also developed power upgrades for both the 1.6-liter gasoline and 1.6-liter diesel versions. Thanks to an easy-to-install power kit, the turbocharged gasoline unit has been boosted from the stock 200 hp and 280 Nm to 230 hp and 320 Nm.
In similar fashion, the 1.6-liter diesel goes from 136 hp and 320 Nm to 156 hp and 360 Nm. Not exactly hot hatch numbers, but surely welcome — particularly for the gasoline unit.