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    Saturn Astra Tuner

    (from General Motors Press Release)

    With its lean, taut bodywork stretched over a long wheelbase and wide track, the all-new Saturn Astra has an undeniably sporty stance. Fortunately, its European-inspired driving dynamics and energetic 1.8L Ecotec engine back up those aggressive good looks with commensurate performance, making the Astra prime material for all-out tuner treatment. Saturn got the ball rolling at SEMA with the Astra Tuner, a concept vehicle that applies some of the latest bolt-on performance and appearance components to show what’s possible with this all-new compact. The Astra Tuner is based on a production XR three-door and features approximately 20 more horsepower and a lowered ride height. Numerous exterior enhancements – including 19-inch wheels –give the car a racier look. It may be the first, but this unique Saturn certainly won’t be the last personalized Astra.

    Vehicle highlights:


    Astra XR three-door

    1.8L Ecotec DOHC four-cylinder with approximately 160 horsepower, via exhaust header, cold-air intake and modified throttle body

    Five-speed manual transmission

    Lowered ride height

    New front and rear fascia extensions

    New grille surround finish

    Tinted headlamps, taillamps and windows

    Rear center-outlet exhaust

    Production side moldings deleted

    High-performance Recaro seats

    Unique interior trim

    Unique sill plates and parking brake handle

    GM Accessories (production and concept)

    OPC 19-inch wheels (concept)

    OPC rockers (concept)

    OPC rear spoiler

    GMA pedals (part number 93183691)

    Blaupunkt sound system
    Saturn Astra Tuner #1
    "Horsepower sells motor cars, but torque wins motor races."
    -Carrol Shelby

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    If it does away with the Ion, I'm a fan.

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    Looks like a Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch, just without the Vauxhall badge, and a 'V' in front of the XR.

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