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GM Shows Off Astra Police Car at HOSDB Exhibition

The recent Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HODSB) show saw General Motors' Vauxhall division displaying its new generation Astra police vehicle that is offered for UK and overseas law enforcement officials.

Dick Ellam, Manager Vehicle Conversions for Vauxhall said: "It was a great honour to be asked to exhibit the new generation Astra at such an influential show, particularly with an organisation as well regarded as ACPO. We were delighted to be able to show our British built Astra to so many of the leaders in today's law enforcement industry."

Along with the latest-generation Astra, GM's European arm also offers a police version of the new Insignia (to be sold as the Buick Regal in the States).

Trabant Optik P50 Tuning

We’ve recently obtained a few pictures of little box called Trabant. This vehicle is very popular among tuners because of its very good price in the past, good fuel economy and tiny dimensions, so it can be parked everywhere. It has survived till today. Thanks to its bakelite body, small wheels and especially smoky two-stroke engine the car has low consumption and it can reach steady 90kmph?. Because of the engine was weak and its sound wasn’t very sporty, it’s called „ a furious vacuum cleaner“(just look at its front mask and hear the exhaust system ;-).

But let’s take a look at this grey handsome that can’t be blamed. This box stands on fancy 15“ rims. The body (especially at the back) was broadened because of wider tires so the fenders were pulled too. The roof is lowered to achieve the Top Chop modification. But now it’s smooth, looks really rounded and this means better aerodynamics of the car. Clear headlights and blinkers match perfectly.

Its interior is heavily modified and it’s noticeable that some parts come from other brands such as AUDI. But it looks superb. Who’ve ever think that Trabant will have a luxurious leather interior in brown-red colors, or aluminum gauges that improve overall visual effect and driving experience of its passengers.

But it’s only for two passengers, because there are no rear seats. Now there’s a roll cage to protect the passengers in the case of accident. The roll cage continues to front part of the cabin.

0-100kmph takes only 6 seconds and the top speed is 228kmph? Is it a bird, or is it a plane? No! It’s the Trabant P50 from the year 1959!

Sascha Fiß – a German tuner is a big fan of Trabants, but it’s not very popular on Trabant’s shows. Because it betrayed the idea of two-stroke two-cylinder engine. It mounted the body of Trabant on the complete chassis and slightly modified carcass of Volkswagen Lupo GTi. The Trabant’s body had been modified with laminate, broadened and lowered the roof. This style was born in the USA and it’s commonly known as the „top chop“.

But now, let’s get to the mot important part of this super Trabant. Under the hood we can see a VW engine! Its perfect placement of important parts as central cooler, containers, tubes proves that a really good craftsmanship was made there. 70-80hp in a 1.4 liter engine can allow to „fly“ at 170-180kmph! And this can compete with modern cars and 1.6 liter engines. Truckers can laugh when they see this car in their rearview mirror, but than they can be really surprised if it pass them in high speed.

The 16V 1.6 liter engine produces 125hp. The stainless exhausts system is made individually, includes two lambda probes and tow sporting catalyzers so it meets the EURO 2 requirements. The body has no former decoration and now it has fancy details such as an aluminum cap from a motorbike, or front Mini blinkers. The stylish teardrop door mirros can’t miss there. The headlights have clear optics and bi-xenon lamps behind them. The color comes from Audi TT’s catalogue.

But it has more common with the TT than you think. So what do you say about the dashboard? It also comes from the TT and we’ve seen it in everything, but not in Trabant yet. And what about the Recaro seats with a so-called baseball trim? And this everything with door leather upholstery.

Excellent! In case of the roll cage we don’t know if it’s for safety or only for the image. But it looks very good. Instruments in the dashboard have origin in the Lupo GTi and have blue illumination. Of course we can find sporting shock-absorbers and OZ Superturismo alloy rims with dimensions 7x15 and 195/45 R15 tires.

Opel/Vauxhall Tigra Twin Top Tuning

OPEL TIGRA TWIN TOP / VAUXHALL TIGRA TWIN TOP

The Tigra Twin Top is powered by a 1.4 ECOTEC 4-cylinder engine producing 66kW/90hp including enhanced TWINPORT technology. This helps improving its fuel economy. Next gasoline variant is a 4-cylinder again – 1.8 ECOTEC producing 92kW/125hp and that’s very good choice. Both engines meet EURO4 requirements and controlled wit a 5-speed manual transmission. The 1.4 engine can be obtained also with an automated manual transmission Easytronic. Despite of the car is a convertible; it has enough space for luggage. It’s not only because of the roof enfolds vertically, but there’s also 70 liters behind the seats. So together it’s 510 liters. It’s a very solid value for a type of car like this one. This car is ready not only for great trips without roof, but for tuning too. Today it’s the tuning by Lester.

OPEL TIGRA TWIN TOP TUNING / VAUXHALL TIGRA TWIN TOP TUNING

Basic modifications of the Tigra include side sills, front and rear lips, rear wing, special rearview mirrors... Next accessory is a polyurethane made cover on the hood for air-intake to the suction and also for off-take from engine space. An original stock grille with badge was removed and replaced with the „Lester-style“ grille, that is also in the big bottom opening in the central part of the front bumper. Added eyebrows of front headlights give phlegmatic look and are unusual.

The front lip is nicely designed and continues in the lines of central openings to the cooler. The side sills are perfect and match with overall design of the car. There’s one exhaust tip under the rear lip. Whole plastics have a distinctive sporting character also thanks to the vertical lines for better off-take and air-stability under the vehicle. The rear eyebrows are made in the Lester style too and fit perfectly. The car stands on 7x17“ Rocket rims and 205/45/17 Yokohama tires.

VX Lightning

Now let's be honest, as good as Vauxhall cars are, they are not exactly best known for being 'sexy'. Reliable?... Yes! Great value for money?... Yes! But sexy?

Now take a look at the Vauxhall VX Lightning. If ever a car could make an Aston Martin Vanquish look like Peter Beardsley's mum, then this is it.

Souped-Up

There is little that can divide car enthusiasts more than the issue of 'Souping-Up' cars. Some see car modifications as an insult to the classic car, others see it a simply a way of getting the best performance out of their vehicle.

Vauxhall models

Vauxhall models, usually appear as Opel alfresco of the U.K., actual rarely acquisition themselves assimilate the pages of RSportsCars. The Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst S is not like added Vauxhall models, though. The VXR8 Bathurst dispenses with 560 application by way of a supercharged LS3 V8, and puts that ability to the alley through a composed and beautiful auto chassis.

The VXR8 Bathurst looks absolutely non-British, with its aberrant amalgam administration of the ample Pontiac G8 GXP, a Ford Fusion or Australian-market Falcon, and conceivably some Holden Commodore befuddled in for acceptable measure.

Makes sense; the VXR8 is about based from both the Holden and G8 models, featuring the GM-sourced LS3 V8 begin in both models. Unlike the G8 GXP, though, the 2010 VXR8 Bathurst S appearance a accurate chiral 6 acceleration transmission.

Some may acquisition the VXR8 Bathurst's administration a bit overblown, what with its EVO-esque advanced end and big ancillary air inlets. Those who acknowledge the backpack of the car's blower, though, should like these appearance aloof fine.

Vauxhall advertises the VXR8 Bathurst S as the cheapest way to get added than 500 PS in the U.K., and no amateur has appear out to prove them wrong. A achievement arrangement at £44,995, the Bathurst S will be in called Vauxhall dealerships soon.

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The VXR8 is a very good driver’s car. Its chassis isn’t as stiff or sophisticated as the S-Type’s, but the suspension isn’t too aggressive, so it’s engaging, playful and has a feelgood factor, with superb front-end grip. It’s thrilling to drive in any situation.Read more:http://vauxhallcar.blogspot.com/

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