Astra GTE 16v: proof that Vauxhall did it their way

Remember 80's hot hatches? Well, despite rivals' efforts, the Volkswagen Golf GTi 16 Valve was the reigning king.

That was until Vauxhall came along with the infamous 'red top' 2.0-litre C20XE 16-valve engine for the Astra GTE, that packed 150bhp.