The circuit's front-wheel-drive record lap time of 2 minutes and 1.51 seconds was set by WTCR driver Esteban Guerrieri in a standard production car with road tyres.
The Opel Astra OPC is armed with a turbocharged 2-litre 4-cylinder that delivers 280bhp and 400Nm, and a century sprint time of 6 seconds, making it the most compelling Astra to drive.
When Opel launched the Astra GTC back in 2012, it stunned us with its killer design. But what it lacked was the substance needed to successfully eliminate its rivals.
Having to opt for an MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) is one of the most painful decisions a petrolhead could make, for MPVs in the past were about as exciting to drive (and look at) as a school bus. Bidding farewell to the sporty saloon or hot hatch in order t...