The countdown to the Frankfurt Motor Show is beginning to heat up with each passing day as more and more auto brands and tuning companies are coming out with their offerings for this year's event.

The latest tuning firm to introduce their Frankfurt-bound project is German tuner, Irmscher->ke3146. Having established a reputation as one of the best aftermarket companies for Opel->ke65 vehicles, Irmscher will be bringing their new customization project for Opel's resident hot hatch, the all-new 2012 Astra GTC.

To begin with, Irmscher's new Astra GTC program features styling cues that include a new front apron, redesigned upper and lower grilles, new side sills, a large roof spoiler, a new rear diffuser, and a choice of several alloy wheels that measure up to 21". The car's interior also gets a few minor improvements, including a fresh leather upholstery and aluminum trim and pedals.

Irmscher made sure to improve the Astra GTC's handling by adding a new sport suspension that offers a lowered ride height of 30 mm. Then there's the performance modifications, which are pretty much the meat and bones of the tuning firm's program for the Astra GTC. Thanks to a Stage 1 performance kit on the car's 1.6-liter turbocharged gas engine and a new stainless-steel exhaust system with quad exhaust tips, Irmscher was able to spike the hot hatch's output from 180 horsepower and 170 lb/ft of torque all the way up to 212 horsepower and 202 lb/ft of torque.

2012 Opel Astra GTC by Irmscher Sports

Specifications
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  • Model: 2012 Opel Astra GTC by Irmscher Sports
  • Engine/Motor: 1.6-liter turbocharged gas engine
  • Horsepower: 212 horsepower
  • Torque: 202 lb/ft of torque
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