With its lean, taught 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.
2008 Saturn Astra Tuner
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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