OPEL Vectra · 1.6i-16V Diamond · Hatchback · 1997 ‐ 1999

Opel launched manufacture in 1997 of cars model Vectra, modification 1.6i-16V Diamond and closed it in 1999. In this car can sit 5 person total, it has hatchback body type with five doors, and length 4.5 meters, weight 1.2 tons.

«Vectra 1.6i-16V Diamond» vehicle with a 4-speed automatic gear shift is connected to the front wheels. This auto can be accelerated for 14.5 seconds to 100 km/h, with a peak speed of 178 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders petrol motor engine with a «multipoint injection system», which generate a maximum output of 100 hp at 6200 rpm.

Fuel rate is 13.1 liters in the city driving mode, on the suburban 7 liters, and the medium fuel consumption is 9.2 liters per 100 kilometers. Tank capacity is 60 liters of petrol, what provides to go approximately 653 km without refueling.

The forward wheels of this model have ventilated disks brakes and attached to the underframe by dint of suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Rearward wheels have disks brakes and fixed to the chassis using suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Tires have the following size - 195/65R15.

In conformity with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Opel Vectra received the 2 number of stars. In addition to dynamic safety features (ABS), it is also equipped with passive safety systems (driver airbags).