VA13208 Vauxhall Astra GTE 16V - Carmine RedLaunched in late 1987, the 16 valve GTE was the ultimate evolution of General Motors (GM) teardrop Mk2 Astra. It was loud and raw compared to Volkswagens rival Golf Mk2 GTI 16V which was polished, sophisticated, and slower. The GTE appealed to buyers who loved this unruly character and its era defining digital dashboard. It was created by fitting GMs 2 litre Family 2 engine with a motor sport inspired 16 valve twin cam cylinder head developed by