Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
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Opel launched the small Tigra coupe at the 1993 Frankfurt Motor Show, but sales only started one year later. It was the sportier version of the second-generation of the small-class Opel Corsa.
Two gasoline engines were available: a 1.4-liter and a 1.6-liter engine, developing 90 and 106 hp, respectively. For the transmission, only the 1.4-liter was also available with a 4-speed automatic transmission, with the rest coming as standard with a 5-speed manual. The front fog lights were standard on the 1.6-liter, but not available at all for the 1.4-liter.
Performance numbers are modest, with the 1.6-liter version being able to do a 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) sprint in 10.5 seconds, and reaching a top speed of 203 kph (126 mph), due to a very good drag coefficient of 0.31. The big change compared to the regular Corsa was on the suspension settings. For the Tigra, Lotus Cars was involved and did the research to make made the little small-segment coupe faster during cornering.
For the interior, the 2+2 seater could receive air-conditioning even for the 1.4 -liter engine, power windows, and locks. Due to the coupe styling and compact dimensions of the car, rear-seat space was limited. The standard Tigra had steel wheels, but 15” light-alloys were also available as an option.
The production for the Tigra took place in Spain, at Zaragoza, and it ended in 2001.
OPEL Tigra 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
- 1.4L 16V 4AT FWD (90 HP)
- 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (90 HP)
- 1.6i 16V 4AT FWD (106 HP)
- 1.6i 16V 5MT FWD (106 HP)
OPEL Tigra
1.4L 16V 4AT FWD (90 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16V 4AT FWD (90 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1389 cm3 |
| Power: | 66.2 KW @ 6000 RPM 90 HP @ 6000 RPM 89 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 125 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 12.2 gallons (46.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 175/65 R14H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 154.3 in (3919 mm) |
| Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
| Height: | 52.8 in (1341 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 54.7/54.7 in (1,389/1,389 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 7.6 cuFT (215 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2105.4 lbs (955 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2877 lbs (1305 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
OPEL Tigra
1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (90 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1389 cm3 |
| Power: | 66.2 KW @ 6000 RPM 90 HP @ 6000 RPM 89 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 125 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 12.2 gallons (46.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 175/65 R14H |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 154.3 in (3919 mm) |
| Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
| Height: | 52.8 in (1341 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 54.7/54.7 in (1,389/1,389 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 7.6 cuFT (215 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2105.4 lbs (955 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2877 lbs (1305 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 174 g/km |
OPEL Tigra
1.6i 16V 4AT FWD (106 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 16V 4AT FWD (106 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
| Power: | 78 KW @ 6000 RPM 106 HP @ 6000 RPM 105 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 148 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 12.2 gallons (46.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/55 R15H |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 154.3 in (3919 mm) |
| Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
| Height: | 52.75 in (1340 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 54.7/54.7 in (1,389/1,389 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 7.6 cuFT (215 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2149.5 lbs (975 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2921.1 lbs (1325 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
OPEL Tigra
1.6i 16V 5MT FWD (106 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 16V 5MT FWD (106 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
| Power: | 78 KW @ 6000 RPM 106 HP @ 6000 RPM 105 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 148 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 12.2 gallons (46.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 126 mph (203 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/55 R15H |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 154.3 in (3919 mm) |
| Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
| Height: | 52.75 in (1340 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 54.7/54.7 in (1,389/1,389 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 7.6 cuFT (215 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2149.5 lbs (975 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2921.1 lbs (1325 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 181 g/km |