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Opel Astra GTC 1.8

General information

ModelOpel Astra GTC 1.8
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving7.5 litres/100 km (31.57 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.4 litres/100 km (37.04 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power125.00 PS (92 kW or 123 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque175.00 Nm (17.8 kgf-m or 129.1 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke80.5 x 88.2 mm (3.2 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed210.0 km/h (130.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0978 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4760 litres (1,258 gallons)
Cargo space380 litres (100 gallons)
Optional cargo space1330 litres (351 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (425.2 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution Antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1278 kg (2,817.5 pounds)
Max weight with load1760 kg (3,880.1 pounds)
Towing weight1300 kg (2,866.0 pounds)
Overall length4300 mm (169.3 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Wheelbase2620 mm (103.1 inches)
Fuel capacity52.0 litres (13.74 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR17540
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