OPEL Astra · 1.6i-16V CDX · Hatchback · 1998 ‐ 2000

Opel launched manufacture in 1998 of cars type Astra, modification of 1.6i-16V CDX and finished it in 2000. This 5-door hatchback has a length of 4.1 meters, weight 1.1 tons and is destined to fit 5 men including the driver.

«Astra 1.6i-16V CDX» is a front wheel drive car with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The 4-cylinders petrol engine with «multipoint injection system» can generate power 100 hp at 6000 rmp, which allows you to accelerate the automobile in 11.5 s to 100 km/h and get peak speed of 188 km/h.

Fuel rate is 10.1 l in the city driving mode, on the highway 6 l, and the medium fuel consumption is 7.5 liters per 100 km. Gas tank capacity is 52 l of petrol, what lets to drive nearly 694 km without refueling.

The forward wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 256 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis through suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Rearward wheels have drums brakes and attached to the undercarriage using suspension «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Tires have the next size - 195/60HR15.

According to the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Opel Astra gained the many number of stars - four, which means that it is a reasonably safe vehicle. In addition to passive systems of safety (passenger, side, driver airbags), it is also has active safety such as ABS.