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2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 16V Club MkV

2004 Vauxhall Astra MkV in Top Gear, Non-fiction TV, 2002-2015 IMDB Ep. 9.05

Class: Cars, Hatchback — Model origin: DE — Made for: GB

2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 16V Club MkV

[*][*] Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

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Star Wars Fanatic EN

2007-02-27 12:20

An apparent prototype Vauxhall Astra which was running on a new type of diesel - it was subsequently rammed into accidentally by Richard's tractor.

[Image: vauxhallastraprototype2em8.8861.jpg]

antp BE

2007-02-27 12:36

Even if it is a prototype, I think that such car could be listed as hatchback as the body is the normal one: it is only different inside.

Sunbar UK

2007-02-27 13:10

Yes. More a modified production vehicle than a prototype I would say.

By the way, the K registration confirms a local 'Luton' registration even though only the Vauxhall administration office (and parts warehouse) remain in Luton.

twingoman EN

2007-02-27 17:20

Star Wars Fanatic wrote An apparent prototype Vauxhall Astra which was running on a new type of diesel



Vehicle details
Manufacturer VAUXHALL
Model ASTRA CLUB TWINPORT
Body type 5 DOOR HATCHBACK
Colour BLUE
Fuel type PETROL
Date manufactured 17 February 2004



Date of Liability 01 02 2008
Date of First Registration 17 02 2004
Year of Manufacture 2004
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1598CC
CO2 Emissions 163g/Km
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status SORN Not Due
Vehicle Colour BLUE
Vehicle Type Approval M1
The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry.





-- Last edit: 2007-02-27 17:22:38

Sunbar UK

2007-02-28 12:25

There are a number of possibilities why the DVLA details would show petrol rather than diesel (heavy oil).

Assuming the details were correct when the car was built and registered possibly they were not changed after the diesel engine was fitted or the engine reverted back to petrol after the programme was made. I think it unlikely however and unless there was good reason to use a petrol car they are more likely to have started with a normal diesel in the first place.

I did not see the programme but the reason I think that could explain it was that they substituted another car for filming. If the diesel engine was fitted in an actual development car it was possibly not suitable for filming. These cars are very often rolling test-beds which internally have trim or even complete seats removed to allow test equipment to be fitted. The programme makers were possibly allowed to drive the actual diesel car but for filming they were loaned a standard production Astra to make a point about new engine developments.

-- Last edit: 2007-02-28 12:26:20

RalphTheParkie EN

2007-03-07 23:29

Probably a made-up story to heighten the drama.

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