Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Coupe Cabrio
Production years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Opel facelifted Astra's first generation in 1995, after four years since the model introduction, which improved the convertible version.
Even though the Astra Cabriolet appeared on the market in 1993, the carmaker aligned its timetable with the rest of its stablemates. After all, they all had to look the same and keep a consistent corporate identity. Bertone Studios made the convertible's original design, and the carmaker didn't want to spoil it and changed as much as it could without altering the original lines.
The facelifted version received a new front fascia with a redesigned grille that sported a reversed trapezoidal shape and the chromed Opel badge in the middle. In addition, the carmaker installed clear-lens turn signals, dropping the orange ones. A new set of door mirrors replaced the older ones and lowered the wind noise. At the back, the Astra convertible received smoked lenses instead of clear ones.
Inside, the carmaker introduced a new dashboard, which included a passenger airbag. Opel offered an option for a CD player for the top trim levels for the sound system, while the base version received a simple radio tape player.
Under the hood, Opel installed a choice of two engines; a 1.6-liter and a 1.8-liter, both gasoline, and both paired as standard with a five-speed manual and an option for a four-speed automatic.
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: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2502 lbs (1135 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3472 lbs (1575 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 4AT (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5200 RPM 75 HP @ 5200 RPM 74 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM 128 Nm @ 2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17 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: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2502 lbs (1135 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3472 lbs (1575 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 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: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2458.2 lbs (1115 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3428.2 lbs (1555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 245.1 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5200 RPM 75 HP @ 5200 RPM 74 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM 128 Nm @ 2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104.4 mph (168 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15 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: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2458.2 lbs (1115 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3428.2 lbs (1555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 302.3 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 16V 5MT (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1799 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5400 RPM 116 HP @ 5400 RPM 114 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 124 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 168 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 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 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2656.6 lbs (1205 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3593.5 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 326.1 g/km |