OPEL Astra · 1.8i-16V Njoy · Hatchback · 2002 ‐ 2004

In 2002 Opel began production of automobiles type Astra, modification of 1.8i-16V Njoy and finished it in 2004. The weight of the car is 1.1 tons and a length of 4.1 meters, It is formed as hatchback with 3 doors, and may be placed in a 5 people with a driver.

«Astra 1.8i-16V Njoy» is a front-wheel drive auto with a 4-speed automatic transmission. This automobile can be accelerated for 11 s to 100 km/h, with a ceiling speed of 198 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders petrol motor with a «multipoint injection fuel system», which produce a peak power of 125 horsepower at 5600 rpm.

Gas tank volume of this auto is 52 l of petrol, thus when mixed fuel rate is 8.6 l per 100 km (6.6 liters on the track, 12 liters in the city), accordingly allows drive nearly 605 km without refueling.

The forward wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 280 mm brakes and attached to the underframe using suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Rear wheels have disks, 264 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis using suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the following measure - 195/60R15.

In conformity with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Opel Astra got the great number of stars - four, which means that it is a enough safe auto. Furthermore to passive safety systems (head/curtain, passenger, side, driver airbags), it is also has active systems of safety such as ABS, Traction control.