Opel ASTRA GTC 2014, 2014 ASTRA GTC Installation Manual

2014 Models Edition 1

OPEL ASTRA GTC

Astra GTC. The designer’s dream made reality. With a choice of models,

from effortlessly sporty to positively engaging. Brilliantly in tune with your

driving emotions, Astra GTC takes Opel’s dynamic performance mindset

to the limit, with striking details and an unashamedly full-on attitude.

Astra GTC: never have three small letters promised so much excitement.

FREE YOUR SPIRIT

This brochure covers Astra GTC Sport and SRi models only. Some of the images illustrate options and accessories
available at extra cost. And not all of the features described are available on both models. Due to the limitations of
the printing process, the colours reproduced throughout this brochure may vary slightly from the actual paint colour.
As a result, they should be used as a guide only. Your Opel dealer has a comprehensive display of our paint samples.

ASTRA GTCCONTENTS

Exterior styling 4

Interior styling 6

Driving dynamics 8

Chassis 10

Engines 12

Safety 14

Versatility 18

Infotainment 20

Astra GTC range 22

Wheels and tyres 28

Colours and trims 30

Accessories 32

OPC Styling Pack 33

Specification 34

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DRIVE YOUR EMOTIONS

Bold. Pure. Iconic. Astra GTC puts passion high on the agenda. Its stunning,

coupé-like profile and distinctive, blade-inspired lines speak volumes about

Opel’s design philosophy. With dramatic styling cues. And a poised, muscular

stance, set off by signature lighting. In short: a clear declaration of sporting

intent. And presence to die for.

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ENERGISE YOUR SENSES

The Astra GTC’s pure and overtly sporting exterior receives a powerful echo

throughout the interior’s strong lines, with defined textures, unique Astra GTC

sports detailing and unashamedly proud contours. Premium quality design

cues combine with advanced features to create a sporty yet spacious driving

environment guaranteed to invigorate your whole driving experience.

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SHARPEN YOUR
RESPONSES

Astra GTC: beautifully balanced, above and below the skin. With a bespoke sports

chassis together with HiPerStrut (High Performance Strut) front suspension and

Watt’s link rear set-up. The HiPerStrut system improves grip and allows more power

to be applied during cornering, significantly reducing torque steer; the Watt’s link

reduces lateral movement at high speed for a smooth and stable ride.

Optional FlexRide Adds even greater precision to the Astra GTC driving experience.

Just the mere touch of a button changes the whole driving dynamic to taut sporting

excitement or relaxed long distance cruising. See page 11 for more detail.

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EXPLOIT YOUR AGILITY

Poised, engaging and precise, the Astra GTC chassis establishes
the agile, spirited feel that characterises the car as a whole.
Better still, the suspension has been carefully tuned to suit the
specific demands of most road surfaces, using specialist input
from renowned chassis experts.

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FlexRide chassis settings With the mere touch of a button, this

optional feature allows you to change the Astra GTC’s whole

driving dynamics – from ‘Sport’ to ‘Tour’ and back again.

Using Continuous Damping Control (CDC) technology, FlexRide

automatically adjusts the dampers for excellent grip. In ‘Tour’

mode, it chooses the best settings for gentler straight-line

driving. Switch to ‘Sport’ mode and it instantly sharpens the

response of the speed-sensitive steering, accelerator and

automatic transmission (if fitted). It also changes the colour

of the ambient instrument lighting – from a cool white to a

more dynamic red effect.

Class-leading Sports suspension Front-wheel drive cars with powerful engines place excessive demands on

conventional McPherson strut front suspension systems. Under heavy acceleration – especially in tight bends

– front traction is compromised, resulting in torque steer which can affect the car’s stability. The compact

HiPerStrut (High Performance Strut) system – already seen in Insignia OPC – isolates the steering from the

effects of engine torque, boosting steering precision and grip. It also improves handling and enhances ride

quality. The compact Watt’s Link rear suspension delivers the stability benefits of multi-link systems without

their weight and space penalties.