OPEL Astra GTC · 1.8 Temptation · Coupe · 2007 ‐ 2009

In 2007 Opel launched production of cars type Astra GTC, modification of 1.8 Temptation and terminated it in 2009. This 3-door coupe has a length of 4.3 meters, weight 1.2 tons and is designed to sit 5 passengers total.

«Astra GTC 1.8 Temptation» have a front wheel drive car with a 5-speed manual transmission. The 4-cylinders petrol motor with «multipoint injection system» can produce output 140 horsepower at 6300 rmp, which allows you to speed up the auto for 10.1 seconds to 100 km/h and achieve ceiling speed of 210 km/h.

Fuel consumption is 9.7 l in the city mode of driving, on the suburban 5.6 liters, and the average fuel rate is 7.1 l per 100 kilometers. Gas tank capacity is 52 liters of petrol, what lets to drive about 733 kilometers unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this auto have ventilated disks brakes and fixed to the body chassis through suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Rear wheels have disks brakes and attached to the undercarriage by dint of suspension «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 205/55R16.

In accordance with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Opel Astra GTC gained the maximal quantity of stars - 5, indicating that it is a perfect safe vehicle. In addition to passive safety features (passenger, head/curtain, side, driver airbags), it is also equipped with active safety systems such as ABS, EBD, Brake assistant.