Vauxhall reveals details of Astra VXR Extreme

Vauxhall will unveil its most powerful car yet the Astra VXR Extreme at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.The Extreme hot hatch is derived fromthe Opel Astra OPC, the Astra Cup race car which competed in the 2013 Nurburgring Endurance Championship, and uses a version of the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine in the current Astra VXR.This more powerful sibling of the Astra VXR has shed weight by following the same dietary ingredient as most Europeans seem to be following these days carbon fibre.

In fact, the carbon fibre construction helped theExtreme shed 100kg from the current Astra VXR.The diffuser, front spoiler, bonnet, rear wing, wheels, roof and many other components have been made from the ultra light, high strength carbon fibre material.The carbon fibre has significantly improved handling, power-to-weight ratio and performance of the car.

While exactpower figures have not yet been disclosed, Vauxhall says the Extreme makes more than 300PS of power as against the 276PS by the current Astra VXR. The power is sent to the wheels by asix-speed manual and can be controlled by a limited slip differential.The car rides on specially developed 19-inch tyres and has Brembo six piston brake system biting on 370mm diameter discs at the front. A feature lifted straight off racing cars is the adjustable dampers which you can change to suit your driving style.