欧宝近日发布了雅特OPC EXTREME,该车将在下周开幕的日内瓦车展与公众见面。该车是迄今行驶速度最快的道路版雅特车型，OPC EXTREME版本的重量比普通OPC版本还降低100公斤，这主要得益于车辆大量采用碳纤维材质。新车的引擎盖、车顶都采用了轻质材料，轮圈也比普通合金轮圈轻了20公斤。此外，挡泥板采用铝制材料，每片重量仅为800克，而普通的钢制挡泥板重量为2.2公斤。该车的核心和灵魂是一台2.0升四缸涡轮增压汽油全铝引擎，最大功率超过224千瓦/300马力，动力通过一台六速手动变速箱和限滑差速器传递至前轮。强劲的动力同样需要强大的制动力，该车配备了一台Brembo提供的六活塞刹车系统，前刹车盘直径为370毫米，搭配19英寸合金轮圈和专门开发的245/35轮胎。虽然欧宝并未发布车辆性能指标，但综合更轻的重量和更强劲的功率，预计车辆将比标准版OPC车型加速性更优异，后者0-60英里/小时（约合96公里）加速时间为5.9秒，最高时速250公里。尽量简化的车厢内配备了防滚架以替代普通的后排座椅，而前排还采用了Recaro桶形座椅和六点式Schroth安全带，碳纤维强化方向盘表面采用黄色缝线。欧宝表示，在第84届日内瓦车展公开亮相后，该车将开始小规模投产。
Opel unleashes Astra OPC EXTREME with 300+ bhp, low-volume production confirmed
Opel has fully revealed the Astra OPC EXTREME which is heading to Geneva Motor Show next week.
Described as being the fastest road-going Astra ever, the OPC EXTREME is 100 kg (220 lbs) lighter than the regular OPC variant thanks to an extensive use of carbon fiber. This lightweight material was used for making the hood, roof and the wheels which are 20 kg (44 lbs) lighter than the regular alloys. In addition, the fenders are produced from aluminum and weigh just 800 grams / piece instead of their steel counterparts which tip the scales at 2.2 kg (4.8 lbs).
Its heart and soul is a four-cylinder 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline all-aluminum engine delivering more than 300 bhp (224 kW) sent to the front axle through a six-speed manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential. Stopping power comes from Brembo's six-piston brake system with 370mm front discs sitting behind the 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped around in specially developed 245/35 tires.
Performance figures have not been released but given the more power + less weight combo, the car is certainly faster than the regular Astra OPC which needs 5.9 seconds until 60 mph (96 km/h) on its way to a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).
The stripped interior has a safety roll bar instead of rear seats while up front there are Recaro bucket seats with Schroth six-point safety belts and a carbon fiber-reinforced steering wheel covered in suede with yellow stitching.
Opel has announced the Astra OPC EXTREME will enter low-volume production after its public debut set for next week at the 84th Geneva Motor Show.