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Opel Astra 1.8

(2006 model)

Brief specs of 2006 Opel Astra 1.8

5-door 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1796 cm3 / 109.6 cu in / 109.6 cu in, 92.0 kW / 123.4 hp / 123.4 hp @ 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm, 170.0 N·m / 125.4 lb·ft / 125.4 lb·ft @ 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm, front wheel drive, 198 km/h / 123 mph / 123 mph top speed, consumption 7.7 l/100km / 36.7 mpg-UK / 30.5 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)OpelIssued from2006
ModelAstra 1.8Issued until
SerieAstraNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAdam Opel AGCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)350 l / 12.36 cu ft / 12.36 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4760 l / 168.10 cu ft / 168.10 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)1300 l / 45.91 cu ft / 45.91 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4260 mm / 167.7 in / 167.7 inTotal (curb) weight1284 kg / 2831 lb / 2831 lb
Width1760 mm / 69.3 in / 69.3 inDry weight
Height1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 inLoad capacity480 kg / 1058 lb / 1058 lb
Wheelbase2620 mm / 103.1 in / 103.1 inGross (max.) weight1764 kg / 3889 lb / 3889 lb
Track frontTowing weight1302 kg / 2870 lb / 2870 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity52 l / 11.4 UK gal / 13.7 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.63  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)2.20 m2 / 23.7 sq ft / 23.7 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.66 m2 / 7.1 sq ft / 7.1 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)16.4 kW / 22.0 hp / 22.0 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore80.5 mm / 3.17 in / 3.17 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke88.2 mm / 3.47 in / 3.47 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 95Bore/Stroke ratio0.91
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement1796 cm3 / 109.6 cu in / 109.6 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity448.90 cm3/cylinder / 27.394 cu in/cylinder / 27.394 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.5 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power92.0 kW / 123.4 hp / 123.4 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm
AspirationMax. torque170.0 N·m / 125.4 lb·ft / 125.4 lb·ft at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)36.8 kW / 49.3 hp / 49.3 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output51.2 kW/l / 1.126 bhp/cu in / 1.126 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque94.7 N·m/l / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed198 km/h / 123 mph / 123 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio97.8 kW/ton / 74.1 bhp/ton / 74.1 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)7.7 l/100km / 36.7 mpg-UK / 30.5 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions125 g/km / 201 g/mi / 201 g/mi
  Range675 km / 420 mi / 420 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP).
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front195/65R15HTyres rear195/65R15H
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Opel Astra 1.8

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