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08-001
THE ASTRA GANG: THE ZAFIRA
COMPACT VAN AND ITS ASTRA
SIBLINGS, THE STATION WAGON,
SEDAN, THREE AND FIVE-DOOR
HATCHBACK AND COUPÉ
1998
OPEL ASTRA G
MODEL GENERATION –
FACTS AND FIGURES COMING OF AGE
SERIES OPEL ASTRA G SOME 3.95 MILLION UNITS HAVE BEEN SOLD SINCE THE
PRODUCTION PERIOD 1998–2004
NUMBER 2.29 MILLION TO DATE SECOND ASTRA SERIES WAS LAUNCHED IN SPRING 1998.
+ THREE- AND FIVE-DOOR
BODY VARIANTS
HATCHBACK THE MODEL IS STILL BEING PRODUCED AS THE ASTRA
+ FIVE-DOOR STATION WAGON
+ FOUR-DOOR NOTCHBACK SEDAN
CLASSIC IN GLIWICE, POLAND.
+ TWO-DOOR COUPÉ
+ TWO-DOOR CONVERTIBLE
+ THREE-DOOR ASTRAVAN Progressive independent design, dynamic chassis and powertrain technology as well as
ENGINES GASOLINE: 1.2 L/65 HP, 1.2 L/75 HP,
1.4 L/90 HP, 1.6 L/75 HP,
nearly twice the torsional and flexural rigidity of its predecessor were just some of the char-
1.6 L/100 HP, 1.6 L/84 HP, acteristics of the completely new, second generation Opel Astra. The new model had a fully
1.6 L/97 HP, 1.6 L/101 HP, galvanized body on which the company gave a twelve-year guarantee against corrosion –
1.6 L/103 HP, 1.8 L/116 HP, an important factor when it comes to retaining value. The wheelbase had grown by around
1.8 L/125 HP, 2.0 L/136 HP, ten centimeters and was the largest in the compact class. This meant more interior space
2.0 L/160 HP, 2.0 L/192 HP,
2.0 L/200 HP, 2.2 L/147 HP
– in particular more rear knee room – and a larger trunk, which expanded to 370 liters. A
DIESEL: 1.7 L/68 HP, 1.7 L/75 HP,
split folding rear bench and backrest were standard and made for handy versatility.
1.7 L/80 HP, 2.0 L/82 HP, The new model range also made a striking impression among its competitors with its
2.0 L/101 HP, 2.2 L/125 HP unmistakable looks. The Astra G was defined by its fluid, technically-oriented design lan-
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS + STILL IN PRODUCTION AS THE guage, like the pronounced wedge form, the radiator grille integrated into the engine hood,
ASTRA CLASSIC IN GLIWICE, POLAND
the high belt line and the striking front and rear ends. This unmistakable look underlined
+ FIRST FULL FOUR-LITER CAR (ECO 4),
FIRST OPC PRODUCTION MODEL qualities like stability, safety and sportiness.
+ ALSO AVAILABLE WITH NATURAL In spring 1998, the Astra with its coupé-like design was offered from the start as a three-
GAS PROPULSION AS THE 1.6 CNG and five-door hatchback and as a Caravan station wagon. A notchback sedan, coupé and
convertible were added later. At its launch, the Astra was powered by engines ranging from
65 to 136 hp. Fuel consumption was reduced by up to 20% compared with its predecessor
– despite further improvements in driving performance. At 6.1 liters per 100 km (MVEG
standard), the Astra 1.2 16V was the most economical gasoline power plant in its class. A
drag coefficient of 0.29 and intelligent lightweight technology with aluminum struts on the
front axle and weight-optimized wheels played a major role in this.
Active safety was enhanced with a 30 percent increase in the luminous efficiency of the
transparent H7 halogen headlamps and the completely redesigned Dynamic Safety (DSA)
chassis. It combined comfort with agile and safe handling, even when fully loaded. Respon-
sible were the wide track, insulated chassis sub-frame on the front wheel suspension, and
the innovative compact rear axle – a clever construction that led to smaller wheelhouses
STONE
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NIPPY PORTER: THE OPC SPORTS MODEL WAS OUTSTANDING STABILITY: THE TORSIONAL AND CONJURER: THE FLEX7 SEAT SYSTEM OF THE
ALSO AVAILABLE AS A STATION WAGON FLEXURAL RIGIDITY WAS ALMOST DOUBLED ASTRA-BASED ZAFIRA ALLOWED MANY DIFFERENT
STONE
SEAT CONFIGURATIONS
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