The Opel Astra GSi 2.0 16V is a front wheel drive car, with the engine positioned in the front, and a 3 door hatchback body.
The Astra GSi 2.0 16V is part of Opel's Astra F series.
Its 2 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, double overhead camshaft, 4 cylinder that develops 134 bhp (136 PS/100 kW) of power at 5600 rpm, and maximum torque of 188 N·m (139 lb·ft/19.2 kgm) at 3200 rpm.
The engine drives the wheels through a 5 speed manual 'box.
Top claimed speed is 207 km/h or 129 mph, officially quoted fuel consumption is 12.3/6.8/8.8 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined.
Full specs
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 4/5 seater hatchback | ||
| Number of doors | 3 | ||
| Designer | |||
| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 2517 mm | 99.1 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | |||
| Track/tread (rear) | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Cylinders | Straight 4 | ||
| Capacity | 2 litre 1998 cc (121.925 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 86 × 86 mm
3.39 × 3.39 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1 | ||
| Valve gear | double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total |
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| maximum power output | 136 PS (134 bhp) (100 kW) at 5600 rpm |
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| maximum torque | 188 Nm (139 ft·lb) (19.2 kgm) at 3200 rpm |
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| Specific output | 50 kW/litre 68 ps/litre 67.1 bhp/litre 1.1 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque |
94.09 Nm/litre
1.14 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | wet sumped | ||
| compression ratio | |||
| Fuel system | MPFI | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | 1182.4 kPa (171.5 psi) | ||
| Maximum RPM | |||
| crankshaft bearings | |||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 499.5 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal | ||
| Compressor | N/A | ||
| Intercooler | None | ||
| Catalytic converter | Y | ||
| performance | |||
| Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) | |||
| Acceleration 0-60mph | |||
| Acceleration 0-100km/h | 9 s | ||
| Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) | |||
| Standing quarter-mile | |||
| Standing kilometre | |||
| Maximum speed | 207 km/h (129 mph) | ||
| Power-to-weight ratio | |||
| Weight-to-power ratio | |||
| fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption | 12.3/6.8/8.8 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined | ||
| universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above) | |||
| litres/100km | 12.3/6.8/8.8 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined | ||
| km/litre | 8.1/14.7/11.4 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined | ||
| UK MPG | 23.0/41.5/32.1 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined | ||
| US MPG | 19.1/34.6/26.7 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined | ||
| 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 | power assisted rack & pinion | ||
| turns lock-to-lock | |||
| Turning circle | |||
| Front suspension | |||
| Rear suspension | |||
| Wheel size front | 5½J x 15 | ||
| Wheel size rear | 5½J x 15 | ||
| Tyres front | 195/55 R 15 84V | ||
| Tyres rear | 195/55 R 15 84V | ||
| Brakes F/R | VeDi/Di-S | ||
| Front brake diameter | 256 mm | ||
| Rear brake diameter | 260 mm | ||
| Braked area | |||
| Gearbox | 5 speed manual | ||
| Top gear ratio | |||
| Final drive ratio | |||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 267146 | ||
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| Model code | |||
| Model family | Astra F | ||
| RAC rating | 18.3 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1997 Opel Astra GSi 2.0 16V added 2012-03-11. Last modified 2020-02-02. |
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