OPEL Vectra GTS · 2.2-16V DGi Elegance · Hatchback · 2004 ‐ 2005

In 2004 Opel began production of automobiles model Vectra GTS, modification of 2.2-16V DGi Elegance and closed it in 2005. This vehicle has five doors, the body is shaped like a hatchback, weight 1.4 tons and length 4.6 meters, which allows a seat 5 person in sum.

«Vectra GTS 2.2-16V DGi Elegance» auto with a 5-speed automatic transmission is connected to the front wheels. This vehicle can speed up for 10.5 s to 100 km/h, with a peak speed of 212 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders petrol motor engine with a «multipoint injection fuel system», which produce a peak power of 147 horsepower at 5600 rpm.

Fuel rate is 11.8 l in the city mode of driving, on the track 6.6 l, and the intermediate fuel rate is 8.5 liters per 100 km. Fuel tank capacity is 61 liters of petrol, what lets to go nearly 718 kilometers without refueling.

The front wheels of this car have ventilated disks, 285 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage by dint of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Rear wheels have disks, 278 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis through suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Tires have the following size - 215/50R17.

In conformity with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Opel Vectra GTS received the great quantity of stars - 4, indicating that it is a reasonably safe auto. In addition to passive safety (passenger, head/curtain, driver, side airbags), it is also equipped with active safety such as ABS, Brake assistant, EBD, Traction control.