Outside - Balanced proportions and exciting design

The broad shoulders on the flanks, and gentle curves between clearly defined lines recall the design language of the Insignia. The balanced proportions of the new Astra imply dynamics at the very first glance. An attribute which Irmscher consistently underlines and develops further with its design ideas. Viewed from a distance, the eye is immediately caught by the harmoniously integrated front spoiler lip, the slim radiator grill panel with silver or carbon-look design rail and the track width of the Irmscher wheels with their Turbo Star design. The side view of the new Astra is skilfully enhanced by Irmscher with a side skirt which picks up the curved line of the side view. The sporting ambitions of the Irmscher Astra are also clearly apparent from the vehicle rear, where the agile and dynamic look are complemented by the striking roof spoiler, together with a diffuser insert and quad stainless steel exhaust silencer.

Inside - Selected materials and outstanding quality

In the interior of the vehicle, the driver and passengers want for nothing. The seats, door panels and central armrests are manufactured by Irmscher and finished in fine cowhide. The leather interior fittings have been carefully matched with the red bodywork. Irmscher provides additional interior refinement in the form of aluminium door-locking pins, sill panelling in stainless steel and aluminium pedals. All Irmscher accessories stand out for their excellent visual and tactile finishing quality and further enhance the already high-quality impression of the new Astra.

Equipment - Outstanding dynamics with high driving safety

For the new Astra, Irmscher has developed a new 18″ wheel in the “Turbo Star” and “Turbo Star Exclusive” design. The new rim comes complete with the 225 cm tyre width. These will be followed shortly by 20″ light metal wheels, also in the Turbo Star design. For the chassis, Irmscher offers a lowering of 30 mm. here the spring characteristics used ensure sportily agile driving pleasure, and in combination with the wide tyres provide greater track stability and even more driving safety. The exhaust silencer with its elliptical twin tailpipe not only emphasises the sporty rear view of the Irmscher Astra, but also creates the appropriate satisfying sound.

At a glance

The new Astra from Irmscher

Outside

• Front spoiler lip
• Radiator grill panel with design rail in stainless steel or carbon look
• Side skirts
• Roof spoiler
• Diffuser rear spoiler trim

Inside

• Complete leather interior including seats, door panels and central armrests, and matching foot mats
• Matt aluminium door-locking pins
• Stainless steel sill panelling
• Aluminium pedals

Equipment

• Light metal wheels in the Turbo Star design 8×18 ET 46 with 225/45×18 tyres
• 30 mm lowering of the chassis springs
• Left and right exhaust silencers with elliptical twin tailpipes

The RIEGER Corsa D has far greater appeal thanks to its stylish front spoiler lip extensions and attractive side skirts. Out back, there is a modified rear bumper, a new rear diffuser, and a sport exhaust system with dual oval tailpipes. RIEGER also equipped the car with a KW coilover suspension kit and 19-inch Brock 17 RC white-polished alloy wheels.

Both styling kits are constructed from high-quality ABS plastic and are TÜV approved.

First the vehicle was lowered with special H&R springs which lower 45mm on the front axel and 5mm at the rear axle (price 198.90 euros) and provides optimal hadling in combination with the original absorbers of the OPC `S.

With special Racing rims from Barracuda Velvet 8,5×19+9,5×19 and special ET the wheel housing was optimally filled in the arches. The tires are 245/35 R19 ate the front and 255/35 R19 at the rear wheels (price for the wheel set starting from 2200 euros depending upon tire mark).

Body work is not necessary with this wheel/ tire combination. With a new remapping, the engine got a new heart, now with 285hp and 485 Nm.

More information: Hipo autotechnology (JMS base), D-83059 Kolbermoor Tel. (+49) 08031-96099 Web: www.hipo-autotechnik.de

The selection of styling elements for the Corsa D is difficult. Now JMS create a new Racelook front lip spoiler for this car (euro 209). The part is easy to fit in a short time on the original front bumper. Other parts for the Corsa like bodykit, exhausts, air filter systems, etc can be found on the JMS racelook catalog.

Components already available include the front spoiler, front grille, kit for lowering by approx. 25mm and the wheel/tyre combination in 20“ with 245/35/R20. The 20-inch ST7 is available in polished black or white.

For the roof of the Insignia SportsTourer by Steinmetz, a two-piece spoiler has been developed which, in conjunction with the signature Steinmetz exhaust tailpipe, gives the rear a more muscular appearance.

The current Steinmetz range for the two vehicles comprises:

Alloy wheels ST7 20″, in polished black & white
Lowering
Front grille
Front spoiler to pedestrian protection directives
Roof spoiler (SportsTourer only)
Left tailpipe trim
Left/right tailpipe trims
Foot mats

A diesel performance upgrade for the 2.0 CDTI will be presented at the Opel Meeting in Oschersleben on 04.06. – 07.06.09.

The new Klasen-Motors performance upgrade product range:
Klasen-Motors in Oberhausen has developed a real power punch for the 2.0l turbo. The standard performance of 220 HP/162 kW is brought to an awesome 295 HP/216 kW at 5200 revs, with torque of 420 Nm at 2500 – 3200 revs.This is achieved by an intercooler, 3″ exhaust from the turbo back, sports catalyst and reprogrammed engine electronics.

To meet the need for improved handling, Steinmetz lowers the petrol-engined car by 30 mm, matching every driving style harmoniously and comfortably.

In the interior, the new aluminium gear knob for the Agila B by Steinmetz catches the eye. Touch it, and every gear change becomes a special experience. The top half the gear knob is styled in chrome aluminium, and the lower half in black. The range also includes the 4-piece floor mat set with Steinmetz stainless steel logo.

Depending on the colour of the Agila, designer stripes are available in anthracite and silver.

The front is further enhanced with a badgeless grille. Price is 239€ for the grille and 229 for the lip spoiler.

JMS also has available some more tuning parts. For the perfect driving performance, JMS offers a H&R monotube coil over kit that lowers the Vectra 55/45mm. The rims in the pictures are 8.5×19‘‘ and tires 225/35 R19. For the perfect look JMS fits at the rear 2×15mm H&R spacers.

Known as the Corsa and Astra VX Racing Editions, they will have a combined production run of 888 cars. And that number just happens to coincide with the name of Vauxhall’s race experts, Triple Eight Engineering, who build and prepare all the VX Racing Cars and contributed so much to Vauxhall’s triumph in the BTCC last season when it won the BTCC’s Drivers’, Manufacturers’ and Team championships.

As well as sharing the VX Racing team colours of red and black, all VX Racing Editions gain full leather Recaro seats as standard. The VX Racing theme continues outside the car with logos on the B-posts and tread plates, too.

And just to make sure that you’d never mistake a VX Racing Edition from an ‘ordinary’ Corsa or Astra VXR, tinted rear glass, a black rear diffuser and black side bump strips and door mirror covers are all part of the package. In addition, the Astra version gains Piano Black interior décor strips.

We’re also sure that VX Racing’s drivers, Giovanardi, Neal and Jordan would appreciate the gloss-black alloy wheels – 18″ for Corsa, 19″ for Astra – that come as standard on all VX Racing Editions.

Finally, for that authentic VX Racing soundtrack – as well as up to 20PS extra power – all VX Racing Edition buyers will have the option of purchasing a Remus exhaust system at a discounted price. For Astras, that means £720 (saving £275) and for Corsas, £410 (saving £150). Buyers will also benefit from a healthy discount on other Vauxhall Performance Centre parts and accessories.

Corsa and Astra VX Racing Editions are available to order now through all Vauxhall retailers, costing £17,425.00 and £21,445 respectively.