OPEL Astra · 1.7 DTi Edition · Hatchback · 2001 ‐ 2002

Opel started production from 2001 of cars model Astra, modification 1.7 DTi Edition and closed it in 2002. This automobile has 5 doors, the body chassis is shaped like a hatchback, weight 1.2 tons and length 4.1 meters, that allows a seat 5 person in sum.

«Astra 1.7 DTi Edition» is a front wheel drive auto with a 5-speed manual gear shift. This car can be accelerated for 14.5 s to 100 km/h, with a maximum speed of 170 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders diesel motor engine with a «direct injection fuel system», which generate a peak output of 75 hp at 4400 rpm.

Gas tank capacity of this automobile is 52 l of diesel, so when intermediate fuel rate is 4.8 l per 100 km (4 l on the track, 6.1 l in the city), that allows to go roughly 1084 kilometers unrefuelled.

The forward wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 256 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage through suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Rearward wheels have disks, 240 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis through suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Tires have the next measure - 185/65R15.

In accordance with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Opel Astra got the many number of stars - 4, which indicates that it is a enough safe car. Furthermore to dynamic safety systems (ABS), it is also has passive safety (passenger, driver airbags).