Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Coupe Cabrio
Production years: 1993, 1994
After the success recorded by Opel with the Kadett Cabriolet, the German carmaker tried to do a sequel for it in the form of the 1993 Astra Cabriolet.
Opel was happy with the new Astra when it introduced it in 1991, but apart from the closed-cabin versions, it needed an open-top one to increase its market image. Even though the convertible market was not very big, it had its customers, and the battle between the Golf and the Astra was taken on any grounds, even with the top down.
The German carmaker decided that it doesn't have to have a dedicated assembly line for the Astra Cabriolet, so it hired Bertone in Italy to produce them. After all, they had a long relationship, and the small manufacturer was happy to have its production lines filled with a prestigious brand. The Astra Cabriolet featured the same front fascia as the rest of the family, but it was mostly based on the sedan platform, fitted with the lower half of the 3-door version. Unlike the Kadett, it didn't require a safety arch over the C-pillars.
Bertone designed the car with the idea to completely hide the canvas top behind the rear seats. To do that, it had to push the rear seats forward, and thus the rear seat passengers didn't have the same legroom as they had in the other Astra versions.
Under the hood, Opel installed a choice of three gasoline engines. A diesel-version was out of the question since it was considered too loud and too smelly for a leisure, open-top vehicle.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L iS 5MT (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1389 cm3 |
Power: | 60 KW @ 5800 RPM 82 HP @ 5800 RPM 80 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 83 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 113 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.29/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2325.9 lbs (1055 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3384.1 lbs (1535 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 180.9 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 4AT (71 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 52 KW @ 5000 RPM 71 HP @ 5000 RPM 70 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 128 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2392 lbs (1085 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3472 lbs (1575 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT (71 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 52 KW @ 5000 RPM 71 HP @ 5000 RPM 70 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 128 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2347.9 lbs (1065 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3428.2 lbs (1555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 171.4 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5400 RPM 116 HP @ 5400 RPM 114 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM 169 Nm @ 2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 R14H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2535.3 lbs (1150 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3538.4 lbs (1605 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 195.2 g/km |