Opel Astra TCR 2016

Opel Motorsport’s main objective is to enable the enjoyment of top-class customer motorsport at affordable costs in both rallying and touring car circuit racing. The next major step in fulfilling this aim will be Opel’s participation in the new Touring Car Racing (TCR) series from the 2016 season. It is an ideal fit for the brand because TCR technical regulations require close-to-production specification racing cars which offer high-performance while using affordable technologies. Private customer teams will therefore have an opportunity to participate in demanding motorsport at a professional level. A particularly compelling aspect of the TCR concept is that cars can be used both internationally and nationally due to its uniform technical
regulations.

The new Opel Astra TCR, with around 330 hp on tap, combines first-rate technology with high performance – in other words, everything it takes to make waves and achieve success in a highly competitive environment. The Astra TCR has been developed and built in cooperation with Opel’s seasoned, long-term partner, Kissling Motorsport.
Thrilling competition will be guaranteed when Opel customer teams start chasing points and trophies in the various national TCR championships next year. The national TCR hampionships will take place within top-class circuit racing formats in 2016, guaranteeing highest-level motorsport and widespread marketing.
Jörg Schrott
Opel Motorsport Director