Specifications: Opel Astra G 1.7 TD (68 Hp) 1998, 1999, 2000

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Opel Astra G 1.7 TD (68 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Astra
Generation Astra G
Modification (Engine) 1.7 TD (68 Hp)
Start of production March, 1998 year
End of production January, 2000 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3-5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 7.7 l/100 km
30.55 US mpg
36.69 UK mpg
12.99 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 4.9 l/100 km
48 US mpg
57.65 UK mpg
20.41 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 5.9 l/100 km
39.87 US mpg
47.88 UK mpg
16.95 km/l
CO2 emissions 158 g/km
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 17 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 17 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 16.2 sec
Maximum speed 163 km/h
101.28 mph
Emission standard Euro 2
Weight-to-power ratio 16.8 kg/Hp, 59.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.7 kg/Nm, 115.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 68 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power per litre 40.3 Hp/l
Torque 132 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
97.36 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code X17DTL
Engine displacement 1686 cm3
102.89 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 79 mm
3.11 in.
Piston Stroke 86 mm
3.39 in.
Compression ratio 18.4:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 5.5 l
5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
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Coolant 8.7 l
9.19 US qt | 7.65 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1145 kg
2524.29 lbs.
Max. weight 1665 kg
3670.7 lbs.
Max load 520 kg
1146.4 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 370 l
13.07 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1180 l
41.67 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 52 l
13.74 US gal | 11.44 UK gal
Max. roof load 100 kg
220.46 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1000 kg
2204.62 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 600 kg
1322.77 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 75 kg
165.35 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4110 mm
161.81 in.
Width 1709 mm
67.28 in.
Width including mirrors 1989 mm
78.31 in.
Height 1425 mm
56.1 in.
Wheelbase 2606 mm
102.6 in.
Front track 1464 mm
57.64 in.
Rear (Back) track 1452 mm
57.17 in.
Front overhang 791 mm
31.14 in.
Rear overhang 713 mm
28.07 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 130 mm
5.12 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.28
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.8 m
35.43 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Semi-independent, coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 185/65 R15
Wheel rims size 6J x 15 ET49

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