The Opel Astra 1.6 GL is a hatchback with 5 doors and a front mounted powerplant which transmits its power to the front wheels.
The Astra 1.6 GL is part of Opel's Astra F model series.
Powering the Opel Astra 1.6 GL is a single overhead camshaft, 1.6 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engine, with 2 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 70 bhp (71 PS/52 kW) at 5000 rpm and 128 N·m (94 lb·ft/13.1 kgm) at 2800 rpm respectively.
The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 5 speed manual 'box.
The stated weight at the kerb is 970 kg.
It is claimed to attain a top speed of 170 km/h, or 106 mph, official fuel consumption is 4.7/6.2/8.4 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / city.
Full specs
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 4/5 seater hatchback | ||
| Number of doors | 5 | ||
| Designer | |||
| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 2517 mm | 99.1 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1424 mm | 56.1 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1423 mm | 56 inches | |
| Length | 4051 mm | 159.5 inches | |
| Width | 1688 mm | 66.5 inches | |
| Height | 1410 mm | 55.5 inches | |
| Ground clearance | |||
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Kerb weight | 970 kg | 2138 lb | |
| Weight distribution | |||
| fuel tank capacity | 52 litres | 11.4 [13.7] UK [US] gal. | |
| aerodynamics | |||
| Drag coefficient | |||
| Frontal area | |||
| CdA | |||
| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | Opel | ||
| Engine code | X16SZ | ||
| Cylinders | Straight 4 | ||
| Capacity | 1.6 litre 1598 cc (97.516 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 79 × 81.5 mm
3.11 × 3.21 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Valve gear | single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total |
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| maximum power output (DIN) |
71 PS (70 bhp) (52 kW) at 5000 rpm |
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| maximum torque (DIN) |
128 Nm (94 ft·lb) (13.1 kgm) at 2800 rpm |
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| Specific output (DIN) |
32.7 kW/litre 44.4 ps/litre 43.8 bhp/litre 0.72 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque (DIN) |
80.1 Nm/litre
0.97 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | wet sumped | ||
| compression ratio | 10:1 | ||
| Fuel system | Multec fuel injection | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | 1006.6 kPa (146 psi) | ||
| Maximum RPM | |||
| crankshaft bearings | 5 | ||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 399.5 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal | ||
| Compressor | N/A | ||
| Intercooler | None | ||
| Catalytic converter | Y | ||
| performance | |||
| Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) | |||
| Acceleration 0-60mph | |||
| Acceleration 0-100km/h | 14 s | ||
| Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) | |||
| Standing quarter-mile | |||
| Standing kilometre | |||
| Maximum speed | 170 km/h (106 mph) | ||
| Power-to-weight ratio | Higher is better 73.17 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 PS/kg 53.81 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 72.16 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | Lower is better 18.58 kg/kW 31.04 lb/bhp |
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| fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption | 4.7/6.2/8.4 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / city | ||
| universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above) | |||
| litres/100km | 4.7/6.2/8.4 l/100km 90kmph/120kmph/city | ||
| km/litre | 21.3/16.1/11.9 km/l 90kmph/120kmph/city | ||
| UK MPG | 60.1/45.6/33.6 UK MPG 90kmph/120kmph/city | ||
| US MPG | 50.0/37.9/28.0 US MPG 90kmph/120kmph/city | ||
| Carbon dioxide emissions | |||
| Carfolio Calculated CO2 ? | |||
| VED band (UK) | |||
| CO2 Effizienz (DE) | |||
| chassis | |||
| Engine position | front | ||
| Engine layout | transverse | ||
| Drive wheels | front wheel drive | ||
| Torque split | N/A | ||
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| turns lock-to-lock | |||
| Turning circle | |||
| Front suspension | |||
| Rear suspension | |||
| Wheel size front | |||
| Wheel size rear | |||
| Tyres front | |||
| Tyres rear | |||
| Brakes F/R | VeDi/Dr-S | ||
| Front brake diameter | |||
| Rear brake diameter | |||
| Braked area | |||
| Gearbox | 5 speed manual | ||
| Top gear ratio | |||
| Final drive ratio | 3.74 | ||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 621467 | ||
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| Model code | |||
| Model family | Astra F | ||
| RAC rating | 15.5 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1995 Opel Astra 1.6 GL added 2019-12-16. Last modified 2020-03-16. |
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