1979 Vauxhall Astra 1600D L (1983) specifications

1979 Vauxhall Astra 1600D L (1983) data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2520 mm 99.2 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 3998 mm 157.4 inches
Width 1636 mm 64.4 inches
Height 1354 mm 53.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.59
Kerb weight 975 kg 2150 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 42 litres 9.2 [11.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated diesel
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1598 cc
(97.516 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80 × 79.5 mm
3.15 × 3.13 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.01
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
54 PS (53 bhp) (40 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
96 Nm (71 ft·lb) (9.8 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
24.7 kW/litre
33.6 ps/litre
33.2 bhp/litre
0.54 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
60.08 Nm/litre
0.73 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 23:1
Fuel system Bosch diesel injection pump
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 754.9 kPa (109.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 399.5 cc
Aspiration Normal D.
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
55.11 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
40.54 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
54.36 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
24.67 kg/kW
41.21 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 5.1/7.3/7.1 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / city
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km5.1/7.3/7.1 l/100km 90kmph/120kmph/city
km/litre19.6/13.7/14.1 km/l 90kmph/120kmph/city
UK MPG55.4/38.7/39.8 UK MPG 90kmph/120kmph/city
US MPG46.1/32.2/33.1 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 5½J x 13
Wheel size rear 5½J x 13
Tyres front 155 SR 13
Tyres rear 155 SR 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter 236 mm
Rear brake diameter 201 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.97
Final drive ratio 3.74
general
Carfolio.com ID598840
Production total
Model code
Model family T80
RAC rating 15.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Vauxhall Astra 1600D L (1983) added 2019-08-09.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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