OPEL Astra · 1.6i GL · Hatchback · 2000 ‐ 2004

In 2000 Opel began production of autos model Astra, modification 1.6i GL and closed it in 2004. The weight of the car is 1.1 tn and a length of 4.1 m, It is formed as hatchback with 3 doors, and may be placed in a 5 person with a driver.

«Astra 1.6i GL» vehicle with a 5-speed manual gear shift is fitted to the front wheels. 4-cylinders petrol motor engine with «multipoint injection system» can generate power 85 horsepower at 5400 rmp, which allows you to speed up the auto for 13 seconds to 100 km/h and obtain maximum speed of 180 km/h.

Fuel consumption is 9.6 liters in the city driving mode, on the track 5.6 liters, and the normal fuel rate is 7.1 liters per 100 kilometers. Gas tank capacity is 52 l of petrol, what lets to go about 733 kilometers unrefuelled.

The front wheels of this automobile have ventilated disks, 256 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis by dint of suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Back wheels have disks, 240 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage with help of suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Tires have the next size - 185/65R15.

According to the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Opel Astra got the lot number of stars - 4, which indicates that it is a enough safe automobile. In addition to dynamic systems of safety (ABS), it is also has passive systems of safety (driver, side, passenger, head/curtain airbags).