2007 SEMA: Saturn Astra 1.8L 160Hp Tuner Concept

With the Las Vegas SEMA Show just around the corner –doors open on Tuesday, October 30, carmakers are letting out all their goodies today. Saturn on its behalf revealed a lightly customized version of the Opel based Astra. The 3door Astra combines an engine upgade kit that lifts the 1.8L unit’s output to 160 Hp (+20 Hp) with suspension revisions and cosmetic enhancements. Among other things, the customized Astra is equipped with OPC (Opel’s sport department) accessories like the 19-inch wheels and rocker panels, Recaro bucket seats and tinted headlamps, tail-lamps and windows. -Images and details after the jump

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