Paul's Bastra: a true FWD weapon!

What originally began as a standard 1994 Astra Merit has been transformed into a lethal front-wheel-drive weapon. Paul’s Astra packs a massive 550bhp from its SAAB B204 heart and a roaring GTX3582R turbo. Controlled by a Maxx ECU Race setup with top secret internal upgrades, this machine has clocked an incredible 10.92 second quarter mile at 135mph. Fitted with a custom Paul Spec drivetrain, a full roll cage, and a Stroud parachute to haul it down from speed, this car is the definition of pure, unadulterated performance.

Bastra Spec list:

  • ​Make & Model: Astra Merit 1.4
  • ​Year: 1994
  • ​Drag Class / Category: fwd
  • ​Best ET & Trap Speed: 10.92 135mph
  • ​Estimated Power & Torque:  550bhp
  • ​Race Weight: 950kg

Engine & Power :550

  • ​Engine Block / b204 Displacement: 2000cc
  • ​Internal Upgrades: secret hush hush
  • ​Cylinder Head & Valvetrain: stock with stiffer springs
  • ​Power Adders (Turbo/Supercharger/Nitrous): gtx3582r turbo
  • ​Intake & Exhaust: tubular manifold made by GSP

Fuel & Engine Management

  • ​Engine Management (ECU): Maxx ECU race
  • ​Fuel System (Type, Pumps, Injectors): bosch 200 pumps x2 and ansu 1500cc injectors
  • ​Launch Control & Traction Management :Maxx ECU launch strategy
  • ​Sensors & Data Logging: same

Drivetrain & Transmission

  • ​Gearbox / Transmission: f23 Paul spec lots of rnd
  • ​Clutch / Torque Converter: 5 paddle cg motorsports
  • ​Differential / Rear End: Paul spec
  • ​Driveshafts & Axles: stock

Chassis & Suspension

  • ​Chassis Type (Unibody, Back-halved, Tube):
  • ​Front Suspension: 60mm cav diesel springs
  • ​Rear Suspension: gaz suspension drag spec springs
  • ​Traction Aids (Wheelie Bars, Anti-Roll): none

Wheels & Tires

  • ​Drive Wheels & Tires: 32 racing wheels malta
  • ​Non-Drive Wheels & Tires: Mickey Thompson 24.5/8/15

Safety & Interior

  • ​Roll Cage & Certification: 8.50 cage hanger 30
  • ​Stopping (Brakes & Parachutes): stroud parachute from summit racing
  • ​Driver Safety (Seats, Harnesses, Nets): str belts
  • ​Interior Modifications: stripped out bare