Performance Review: Vauxhall-Opel Astra Coupe Turbo - [2000]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Vauxhall-Opel Astra Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Vauxhall-Opel Astra Coupe Turbo is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2000. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the and the 2000 Ultima GTR 720.This particular Vauxhall-Opel Astra has a 1998cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The Astra shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Astra's Front Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1345 kgs (2965 lbs) this makes the Vauxhall-Opel Astra Coupe Turbo in the same weight category as the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 or the give or take 50kg.

The Vauxhall-Opel Astra shares the same bhp with the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp)

In terms of power the 1998cc 16V St4 engine produces 190 bhp (141 kW) @ 5400 rpm similar to the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 184 lb-ft (249.4 Nm) @ 1950 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (162 lb-ft) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Vauxhall-Opel Astra you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1977 Porsche 928 4.5 V8 (166.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Vauxhall-Opel Astra.

The Vauxhall-Opel Astra has a Power to weight ratio of 141.2 bhp per ton and 136.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2000 Astra competing with the 1977 Porsche 928 4.5 V8 (166.2 bhp per ton) or the 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Sport 4d Auto (166.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Vauxhall-Opel Astra generating around 136.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2016 Renault Clio RS Trophy 220 1.6 Turbo (161.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2012 Mini Cooper SD Paceman (161.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.4 secs, this made the Vauxhall-Opel Astra Coupe Turbo as fast as the 2018 Abarth 695 XSR Yamaha Automated (7.20 secs) the 2015 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD 2.0 TDI DSG (7.20 secs) the 2014 Peugeot 308 GT 1.6 Turbo (7.20 secs) the or the 2013 Volvo S60 T5 2.5 Turbo (7.20 secs). This Vauxhall-Opel Astra Coupe Turbo is also faster than the 2019 Peugeot 508 PureTech 225 GT S and S (7.30 secs) the 2013 Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps (7.30 secs) the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD DSG 2.0 Turbo Diesel (7.30 secs) the and the 2013 Vauxhall-Opel Insignia 2.0 SIDI Turbo 4x4 (7.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Astra and the 1999 Porsche Boxster 2.7 Roadster

When talking about the performance of the Vauxhall-Opel Astra on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.42 secs @ 88.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1999 Porsche Boxster 2.7 Roadster (15.36 secs), the 2004 Jaguar XJ 8 4.2 V8 (15.36 secs), and the 2019 Jaguar F Type 2.0 Turbo Cabriolet (15.36 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2000 version of the Vauxhall-Opel Astra Coupe Turbo has a maximum speed of 152mph.

Top Speed of the 2000 Astra equals the 2020 Ford Mustang Bullitt 5.0 V8 (163 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2000 Vauxhall-Opel Astra Coupe Turbo then how about the 2020 Ford Mustang Bullitt 5.0 V8 (163 mph), the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (163 mph), or the 1996 Lotus Esprit 2.0 Turbo GT3 (163 mph).

Related Links:

2000 Astra Rivals List.

A Brief History of Vauxhall-Opel

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