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Opel Astra coupé



Tuner OPC/TWR/Spiess
Country D
Year 2000
Engine Opel-Oldsmobile Aurora
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "13,0"
Bore 93.000
Stroke 73.460
Capacity (cc) 3998
Power (at revs) 460 HP/7500
Torque 500 Nm/5000
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type coupé
Designer D. Wichelhaus
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, pushrod"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone, pushrod"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2617
Front track (mm) 1850
Rear track (mm) 1850
Weight (kg) 1100
Drive rear
Number of gears 6
Gearbox XTrac sequential
Fuel tank size (litres) 70
Brakes AP
Front brake type CF disc
Rear brake type CF disc
Front rims 10 x 18
Rear rims 12 x 18
Tyres Dunlop
Front tyres 235/640-18
Rear tyres 280/650-18
Maximum speed (kph) 308

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