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Opel Astra 1.6

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Opel Astra 1.6

4-door 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1598 cm3 / 97.5 cu in / 97.5 cu in, 77.0 kW / 103.3 hp / 103.3 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 150.0 N·m / 110.6 lb·ft / 110.6 lb·ft @ 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 180 km/h / 112 mph / 112 mph top speed, consumption 10.1 l/100km / 28.0 mpg-UK / 23.3 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)OpelIssued from2008
ModelAstra 1.6Issued until
SerieAstraNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAdam Opel AGCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
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

Length3540 mm / 139.4 in / 139.4 inTotal (curb) weight1265 kg / 2789 lb / 2789 lb
Width1760 mm / 69.3 in / 69.3 inDry weight
Height1700 mm / 66.9 in / 66.9 inLoad capacity475 kg / 1047 lb / 1047 lb
Wheelbase2620 mm / 103.1 in / 103.1 inGross (max.) weight1740 kg / 3836 lb / 3836 lb
Track frontTowing weight1200 kg / 2646 lb / 2646 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity52 l / 11.4 UK gal / 13.7 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.35  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)2.54 m2 / 27.4 sq ft / 27.4 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.76 m2 / 8.2 sq ft / 8.2 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)19.0 kW / 25.4 hp / 25.4 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke
Fuel detailsunleaded 95Bore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement1598 cm3 / 97.5 cu in / 97.5 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.5 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power77.0 kW / 103.3 hp / 103.3 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationMax. torque150.0 N·m / 110.6 lb·ft / 110.6 lb·ft at 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)30.8 kW / 41.3 hp / 41.3 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output48.2 kW/l / 1.059 bhp/cu in / 1.059 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque93.9 N·m/l / 0.82 lb·ft/cu in / 0.82 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed180 km/h / 112 mph / 112 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio83.0 kW/ton / 62.9 bhp/ton / 62.9 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)10.1 l/100km / 28.0 mpg-UK / 23.3 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions125 g/km / 201 g/mi / 201 g/mi
  Range515 km / 320 mi / 320 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
SteeringSteering detailsPower assisted steering Traction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP).
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front195/65-R15Tyres rear195/65-R15
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 1.6

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