While it’s unclear if Opel’s introduction of the storied GSi badge will replace the OPC moniker, plans are reportedly moving ahead for the next-generation Astra OPC.
According to Germany’s Auto Bild, the next Astra OPC will be graced with a smaller engine, but more power will be on tap. The publication says the current Astra OPC’s 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine will be shelved for a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. In the process, the smaller engine is rumored to produce 20 more horsepower to bring the grand power total to 300 hp.
The wildcard is whether the 1.6-liter turbo engine will come from Opel’s new French owners, or if it will be a General Motors-sourced engine. Development of the next Opel Astra OPC began under GM ownership, after all.
Additionally, the next-generation Opel Astra OPC is expected to stick to a front-wheel drive layout, foregoing all-wheel drive as some competitors have done. It will also weigh much less compared to the current car.
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That needs to be in a Cruze no matter if it’s true or not
I swear to god put this in a damn cruze, do it, just DO IT. DONT LET YOUR DREAMS BE DREAMS. DO IT
If it’s a PSA Groupe engine, it will be highly strung and will break well before 50,000 miles. If it came with a 50,000 mile warranty…okay. But it will be spending quite a bit of time on the lift, even if PSA is paying.
General Motors LTZ 275 horsepower 2.0L DOHC-4v 4-cyl turbo is designed to give good performance without sacrificing fuel economy, the PSA Group’s 1.6L 4-cyl turbo may be capable of generating 300 hp; but the extra horsepower has to come from some where.. as you’ve got to wonder what the fuel mileage numbers will be.
The 2.0 has also been refined and on at least its third generation to reduce NVH. I bet the 1.6 will be like a toaster with bees in it
Will there be a 3dr in this model too
A Cruze SS with this engine or the 2.0T they have now with a turbo boost to 300+hp. 🙂
There’s still room for improvement with Chevy’s LTG 2.0L DOHC-4v 4-cyl turbo like moving to a bi-turbo, a small electric turbocharger to kick in at low engine speeds and then a larger turbo unit for higher engine speeds as this will give greater overall performance and possibly higher engine output; one final piece of technology that could be added is water injection which would increase output and improve fuel efficiency meaning the LTG could get to 300 or higher while getting better mileage.
GM, let Chevrolet make a Cruze SS. I know, Cadillac is working on an Audi A3 rival-esque car, and will likely offer a “V” variant to compete with the S3/RS3. Let the Cruze be FWD with the 2.0t and a manual. GM lacks a hot-hatch, and is losing out to the ST’s, Golf GTI, WRX, etc.
Let it happen GM!