[5] In the United Kingdom, where Opel vehicles are sold under the Vauxhall marque, the VXR name is used instead.

[6] Former DTM racer Volker Strycek is managing director of Opel Performance Center.

Prior to OPC models, Opel used the Grand Sport Injection (GSi) designation in the mid 1980s and the end of the 1990s for its high performance and hot hatch derivatives.

In the United Kingdom, Vauxhall's versions of OPC models are badged as VXR.

In racing configuration, the Astra OPC is equipped with various carbon fibre components and makes 300 hp (224 kW; 304 PS) and 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) of torque.