276-hp Vauxhall Astra VXR headed to Geneva
February 11, 2012 by admin
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Filed under: Concept Cars, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Crossover, Hatchback, Vauxhall
Vauxhall has three big reveals planned for the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, one of them being the 280-horsepower Vauxhall Astra VXR that was announced last November as the Opel Astra OPC. That means the 2.0-liter turbo four lives underhood, and in addition to 276 ponies, it dishes out 295 pound-feet of torque. Handling is aided by the limited-slip differential for the front axle, the HiPerStrut suspension and the “fully adaptive FlixRide system.”
Vauxhall’s also got a concept “pedelec” bicycle called the “RAD e” headed to the show. Taking some of its cues from the Opel RAK e Concept shown at Frankfurt, the RAD e attaches a 250-watt electric motor to a bicycle to assist the rider. The motor is good for a range of 37 to 90 miles. Finally, the Vauxhall Mokka crossover – their version of our Buick Encore – will make its formal debut in Geneva.
Follow the jump for the press release highlights, and have a look at the trio in the photo gallery.
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