OPEL Signum · 1.9 CDTi Temptation Excellence · Hatchback · 2007 ‐ 2008

Opel launched production from 2007 of autos model Signum, modification 1.9 CDTi Temptation Excellence and closed it in 2008. This five-door hatchback has a length of 4.7 meters, weight 1.5 tons and is designed to fit 5 passengers including the driver.

«Signum 1.9 CDTi Temptation Excellence» is a front wheel drive auto with a 6-speed manual transmission. This automobile can speed up for 10.5 s to 100 km/h, with a ceiling speed of 209 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders diesel engine with a «common rail fuel system», which generate a maximum output of 150 horsepower at 4000 rpm.

Fuel rate is 7.7 l in the city driving mode, on the track 5 liters, and the normal fuel rate is 6 liters per 100 kilometers. Fuel tank volume is 60 liters of diesel, what lets to drive about 1000 km unrefuelled.

The front wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 302 mm brakes and fixed to the underframe using suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Rear wheels have disks, 292 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis using suspension «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 225/45R17.

In accordance with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Opel Signum got the great number of stars - 4, which means that it is a reasonably safe vehicle. In addition to passive safety (side, passenger, head/curtain, driver airbags), it is also equipped with dynamic safety such as ABS, Traction control, EBD, Brake assistant, ESP.