2002 Vauxhall Astra SRi Turbo limited edition review from UK and Ireland

Nothing. very solidly built car.

I recently purchased a limited edition sri after writing off my mgzs180.

They only made 500 sri turbo's in 2002 before bringing the gsi out in 2003.

This car has impeccable handling and is very fast, comes with 189bhp and 184lb/ft standard which kicks in at 1950rpm. I have demolished many cars from lights and on dual carriage ways.

I thought my old mk2 zs180 was rapid, but the speedo on this car does'nt stop. standard 1/4mile time is 14.5 which is insanely fast.

Since buying this car last month I have added chassis mods and full induction system and stage 1 chip from regal and now produces 247bhp/273lb/ft r&r tested.

Standard:

189.4bhp

184.6lb/ft

152 top end

1140kg.

Ind kit and chip. (£600)

247bhp

273lb/ft

160+

This car easily keeps up with m3 and passes it at 155 because of the limiter. as standard the astra will do 152 and after minor mods will do 160+.

Overall looks and quality of the car is top notch as these were actually built in germany and shipped to england.

Iv beat many cars including escort/sierra cossie's, impreza's, porche 944 turbo.

Totally destroys new golf, st3, rs focus, vxr turbo (as weighs 200kg less with same power.) ctr's, silly little clio 182's.