OPEL Astra · 2.0 Di-16V Sport · Hatchback · 1998 ‐ 2000

In 1998 Opel started manufacture of cars model Astra, modification of 2.0 Di-16V Sport and closed it in 2000. The weight of the car is 1.2 tons and a length of 4.1 m, It is formed as hatchback with five doors, and may be placed in a 5 person with a driver.

«Astra 2.0 Di-16V Sport» is a front-wheel drive automobile with a 5-speed manual transmission. The 4-cylinders diesel engine with «direct injection system» can produce output 82 horsepower at 4300 rmp, allowing you to accelerate the automobile in 14.5 s to 100 km/h and reach max speed of 175 km/h.

Fuel consumption is 7.6 liters in the city driving mode, on the track 4.8 l, and the average fuel consumption is 5.8 liters per 100 km. Fuel tank capacity is 52 liters of diesel, what allow you to go about 897 km unrefuelled.

The forward wheels of this automobile have ventilated disks, 256 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis using suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Rear wheels have drums brakes and attached to the chassis using suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 205/60R16.

In conformity with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Opel Astra received the great quantity of stars - four, indicating that it is a well safe car. In addition to dynamic safety features (ABS), it is also has passive safety features (driver, passenger airbags).