001101 Opel 2001 Full Presspack Eng

November 2000

Opel’s product offensive

The Main Changes for the 2001 Model Year  New models: Four car-lines added to the model range •

Agila: First microvan from a European manufacturer  manufacturer 

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Corsa: Grown-up new generation of a worldwide bestseller 

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Speedster: Lightweight mid-engined sports car 

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Vivaro: Stylish new van and people carrier 

Innovation: More than 20 improved diesel and gasoline engines •

2.2-liter aluminum engine for Astra, Zafira and Vectra

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Astra Eco 4 with best-in-class fuel consumption

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Zafira: 100 hp DTI diesel

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Astra Coupé: 190 hp turbocharged 2.0-liter engine and standard ESP

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Vectra: Larger V6 (2.6-liter) and 2.2-liter t urbodiesel urbodiesel (92 kW/125 hp)

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Omega: 3.2 V6 with 218 hp, 2.2-liter (88 kW/120 hp) direct-injection turbodiesel turbodiesel

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Variable turbine geometry (VTG) on 2.2 16V turbodiesel turbodiesel for Vectra and Omega

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Frontera: 3.2 V6 engine also in short-wheelbase short-wheelbase Frontera Sport RS

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Movano: New engines with greater economy, 16’ wheels with four disc brakes

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Oil change and inspection intervals extended to 30,000 kilometers

New equipment: infotainment, sport and luxury packages •

Astra with attractive sport package

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New audio equipment with integrated four-CD f our-CD changer, navigation system and hands-free GSM telephone

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Solar-Protect windshield windshield for low interior temperatures

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Parkpilot for easier parking

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October 2000

Opel keeps the pressure on in 2001

New models, More Powerful Engines, Lower Emissions, Better Equipment •

ECOTEC: New gasoline engines – almost all comply with Euro 4 emission limits

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Diesels: Stronger, optimized direct-injection engines with four-valves per cylinder 

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Service: Inspection intervals doubled to 30,000 kilometers

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Infotainment: High-end in-car communications communications

Rüsselsheim. Rüsselsheim. Entering the new model year, year, Opel is more innovative than ever. Following the Agila, the first microvan from a European manufacturer, the all-new, third generation of the best selling Corsa is about to go on sale throughout throughout Europe. Opel´s thoroughbred thoroughbred two-seat sports car, the Speedster, is hot on its tail. Then there is the Vivaro, a new, strikingly styled van range in the popular category up to 2.8 tonnes gross vehicle weight. The Vivaro celebrated its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 21. Every model in the range benefits from significant model-year-2000 upgrades. There are more powerful diesel engines for the Zafira, Vectra, Omega, and Movano product programs and nearly every gasoline engine has received additional additional power, coupled with a further reduction in emissions: the majority comply with the st rict Euro 4 emission standard. The ultra-modern 2.2-liter aluminum engine that has already been introduced with the Astra Coupé, will also be available in the Astra, Zafira, and Vectra in the new model year. This 108-kW / 147-hp power unit with four  valves per cylinder also gives the Opel Speedster its excellent road performance. The coupé will have a new 190-hp turbocharged engine as its top-of-the-line power  train. And in the Vectra and Omega model lines, a new 2.6-liter V6 provides a power boost while Omega drivers can also choose a new 3.2 V6 as of spring 2001. The extension of inspection intervals to 30,000 kilometers is another major step forward for most Opel models.

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Infotainment: High-end in-car communcations systems The introduction of more state-of-the-art infotainment systems stands out as a highlight among the numerous equipment upgrades and new option packages. The double-DIN format, top-of-the-range NCDC 2015 system, for instance, consists of a high-quality audio unit (4 x 20 watts) with a four-disc CD changer, the latest navigation system and a GSM telephone with hands-free microphone. This system is available in both the Omega and the new Corsa. Thanks to a 32-bit processor, routes are calculated and maps displayed fast on the color monitor (optional alternative to monochrome monitor). In the Astra, Astra Coupé and Zafira, buyers can select the NCDR 1100 audio and navigation system which also incorporates a four-disc CD changer. The NCDR 1500 is available as an option for the Astra, Astra Coupé and Vectra. The Vectra´s list of  options also includes the NCDC 1500 unit which features an integrated GSM telephone a hands-free microphone. Both units are supported by a 32-bit processor and are available with an optional color monitor. Every navigation system features acoustic route guidance to complement the display and steering-wheel remote controls are, of  course, standard with every unit. Astra: The “Eco 4” sets new fuel consumption standards Europe’s best-selling best-selling nameplate has a new offspring, the “Astra Eco 4,” a ‘four-liter’ sedan. This super fuel-saver is based on the Astra 1.7 DTI 16V, with the same rated power output of 55 kW / 75 hp. It owes its low fuel consumption to the economical direct-injection direct-injection diesel engine on the one hand and, on the other, to the combination of high gear ratios that help to keep engine speeds down and various carefully thought-out aerodynamic improvements. improvements. Size 175/80 low-friction tires complete the Astra Eco 4 package. It consumes just 4.4 liters per 100 kilometers (MVEG standard), that is 0.4 liters of diesel less than the entry-level model. And at Opel, economy does not mean sacrifice! With its generous interior space and comprehensive comprehensive safety and equipment equipment package, the Eco 4 is a fully fledged family car. Options include an electrically operated sliding sunroof, power front windows, electric exterior mirrors, central locking and a variable-height variable-height steering wheel.

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The new top-of-the-line power plant for the t he Astra is the 2.2-liter aluminum engine developing developing 108 kW / 147 hp, which accelerates Opel´s compact to 214 km/h. The other gasoline engines in the Astra range are also more powerful and “cleaner” now, and all of them comply with the Euro 4 exhaust emission limits. Along with these extensive improvements, it was also possible increase power output: The 1.2-liter unit was boosted to 55 kW / 75 hp, the 1.6-liter version is now rated at 62 kW / 85 hp, and the 1.8 16V at 92 kW / 125 hp. The Astra line-up includes two new equipment equipment packages. For enthusiasts, there is a “Sport” package, which – besides special sport suspension – includes sport seats and a leather-covered steering wheel. For the station wagon, Opel has put together  the “Trail” package. It consists of a tow t ow bar, manual ride-height ride-height control, and cruise control. All models are now available with power windows, a height-adjustable sport seat can be ordered for the front passenger and the new selection of body colors is appealing appealing to the eye: Aruba blue, Maize yellow, Krypton green, Jade green, Barolo red and Petrol blue. The Astra’s choice of infotainment products has been extended, too. New in the Astra, the NCDR 1100 combined audio/navigation system with four-CD changer  combines five functions: radio, CD player, a state-of-the-art navigation navigation system that t hat responds to traffic congestion reports with its TMC (Traffic Message Channel) function, an in-car computer and Check Control. A 32-bit processor speeds up route-finding and the display of maps without delay on the color monitor, which is now offered for the first time in the Astra as an alternative to a black-and-white black-and-white display. In addition to all this, the NCDR 1500 features a GSM hands-free carphone. The CDR 500 audio equipment has been upgraded by adding a CD box.

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Zafira: more powerful engines and new equipment packages More power is the name of the game for the Zafira in the 2001 model year: The 1.8liter gasoline engine now delivers 92 kW / 125 hp; the new 2.2-liter, 16V aluminum engine an even more vigorous 108 kW/147 hp. The 2.2 16V accelerates the roomy compact van from a standstill to 100 km/h in just ten seconds. Nonetheless, MVEG fuel consumption – at 8.9 liters per 100 kilometers – is still very favorable. An electronic stability program (ESP) is available available for the Zafira with both the 2.2 and 1.8-liter engines. Both these Zafiras are available with manual-shift manual-shift gearbox or  automatic transmission and with a sports package, and comply with the Euro 4 exhaust emission limits. More power is also provided for those who choose the diesel-powered Zafira. The 74 kW / 100-hp, 2.0-liter turbo-charged diesel engine with charge-air intercooling replaces the previous 60 kW / 82 hp power unit. Despite the performance increase and a respectable 45 Nm gain in torque (now 230 Nm), the standard-test fuel consumption of 6.6 liters per 100 kilometers shows that the Zafira DTI does not require more fuel than its predecessor. Zafira drivers also keep cool thanks t hanks to the ‘Solar Protect’ windshield, windshield, which is offered in combination with the air-conditioning (standard equipment in the “Elegance”). The extremely thin film between two layers of laminated safety glass reduces the heat passing through this windshield windshield by around 50 percent. Other new features: the fully folding front-passenger’s front-passenger’s seat back, so far only supplied in the top “Elegance” version, will be standard in the “Comfort” version of the Zafira. This makes the unique Flex 7 system in Opel’s multivariable compact vans even more versatile, since even particularly long loads can now be fitted into the loading area. The Zafira special-equipment special-equipment packages have been revised. The “Selection” line now has a leather-covered leather-covered steering wheel and a chrome strip on the radiator grille. The Selection 2 package now includes the Solar-Protect windshield windshield and SolarProtect heat-insulating windows windows all round. The winter package has fog lights in the

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front bumper, a headlight cleaning system, heated front seats and now footwell heating for the second and third row of seats as well. There’s something new for the eyes and for the ears: the NCDR combined audio and navigation unit, like the CDR 600 radio/cassette player, has a four-CD changer, and this will also be available as an extra item for the CCRT 700 in the 2001 model year. Zafiras from this model year will be easily identifiable externally by the new selection of body colors: Aruba blue, Maize yellow, Krypton green, Jade green, Barolo red and Petrol blue. Astra Coupé: Powerful turbo rounds off the top of the range Opel´s new Astra Coupé will be available from November 2000 with the 140-kW / 190-hp, 2.0-liter turbo-charged engine. This top-level power unit accelerates this four-seat model from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 7.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 245 km/h – with an MVEG fuel consumption of just 8.9 liters pro 100 kilometers! The 1.8-liter power unit now delivers 92 kW/125 hp and takes the coupé from zero to 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds. The turbo engine and the 2.2-liter (108 kW/147 hp) both comply with the Euro 4 exhaust emission limits. ESP is standard with the Turbo and available as an option with the other two engines. With immediate effect, all versions of the t he Astra Coupé feature dark-glass rear lights and a chrome trim strip on the trunk lid. The choice of infotainment systems for Opel´s stylish coupé has also been extended. Vectra: Engine program renewed and equipment upgraded The multitude of improvements to the t he mid-size Vectra is particularly conspicuous. They include a revised engine program, with more power and/or torque in every case except for the 1.6-liter entry-level unit, which remains at 74 kW / 100 hp. The 1.8-liter engine is now rated at 92 kW / 125 hp. The previous 2.0-liter unit is replaced by the 2.2-liter light alloy engine that develops 108 kW / 147 hp. The new 2.6-liter V6 rounds off the program for this model. Like its predecessor it has a rated output of 125 kW / 170 hp, but with a much higher maximum torque of 250 Nm.

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In addition to the turbo-charged 74-kW / 100-hp, 2.0-liter direct-injection diesel (maximum torque: 230 Nm) the Vectra is now also available with the even more powerful 2.2-liter direct-injection turbo diesel. Its turbocharger turbocharger features variable turbine geometry (VTG). This unit is rated at 92 kW / 125 hp and reaches its maximum torque of 270 Nm with the crankshaft turning at only 1500 rpm. The Vectra 2.2 DTI 16V’s top speed is 207 km/h. The sedan sprints from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 10.5 seconds (wagon: 11.0). Despite such vigorous performance, the Vectra 2.2 DTI 16V is content with just 6.5 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers according to the MVEG standard test (wagon: 6.6). All the Vectra’s equipment and trim lines benefit from a major upgrade for the 2001 model year. Even the entry-level model, for example, has three head restraints and three lap-and-shoulder lap-and-shoulder seatbelts for t he rear seats. As well as leather upholstery, the “Elegance” package now includes the CCR 600 radio with four-CD changer, a height-adjustable height-adjustable front passenger’s passenger’s seat and a ‘Solar-Protect’ ‘Solar-Protect’ windshield, which has an extremely thin interference film between the layers of laminated safety glass. This lowers the amount of heat reaching the interior of the car by about 50 percent. The Vectra “Sport” package, which will be available in December, has been completely revised. Outside the car there is a new bumper with integrated fog lights at the front, and sport exhaust tailpipes at the rear. The air intakes in the bumper and the radiator grille have a special honeycomb honeycomb structure, and the five-spoke, 17-inch alloy wheels are shod with 215/45 R 17 Dunlop SP 9000 tires. Inside, the driver sits behind a three-spoke, leather-covered steering wheel on a sport seat with leather  upholstery for the side bolsters and “Checkers” cloth for the seat surface and back panels. Of course, the “Sport” and “Elegance” packages still include such practical extras as air conditioning conditioning and an in-car computer with Check Control system. Rounding off the extensive improvements improvements to the 2001 Vectra, there t here is a new selection of body colors and a comprehensive comprehensive range of infotainment infotainment systems. These include the NCDR 1100 with CD-changer and the NCDR 1500 with an integrated, hands-free carphone.

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Omega: Refined equipment, new 2.2 DTI and new V6 The Opel Omega starts the 2001 model year with a fully revised engine line-up, attractive equipment, and new colors. One of the highlights is the new 2.2 DTI 16V turbo diesel with direct injection and four valves per cylinder. The new power unit has a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry (VTG), a power output of  88 kW/120 hp and a maximum torque of 280 Nm. Servotronic power power steering is available as an optional extra. Equally new is the 2.6 V6 engine, which develops 132 kW/180 hp and has a maximum torque of 240 Nm. Also new next spring: a 3.2 V6 with 160kW / 218hp and maximum torque of 290 Nm will be available exclusively exclusively with automatic transmission. transmission. The V6 models now also have ventilated brake disks at the rear. For the new model year, the Omega’s equipment list has been extended even further. As an alternative to the radio with integrated telephone, telephone, Opel´s range-topper  can now be supplied with an installation kit for a voice control telephone including a Siemens C35 cell phone. The NCDC 2015, the t he new top model in Opel’s infotainment program, program, is available as an option for every Omega. It combines a high-end audio system (RDS radio with TMC), an integrated four-CD changer, the latest navigation system and a GSM G SM telephone. Steering wheel remote controls are of course included. The in-car computer receives its commands via menus on the monitor that is located in an ergonomically favorable position on the dashboard (a color monitor is available as an option). Further improvements include a 12-volt socket at the rear (in place of the cigarette lighter) and white indicator lights. The equipment list includes the Solar-Protect windshield, windshield, which helps to maintain a pleasant interior climate, and the Parkpilot. At the “Elegance” “Elegance” equipment level, new seat fabrics and designs add to the t he highquality interior ambience. The new “Design Edition” equipment package is offered for both the sedan and station wagon models. It is based on the “Elegance” version, and adds 17-inch alloy wheels, a body-colored radiator grille, and leather upholstery and trim in dark Petrol green and a two-color steering wheel, mahogany wood

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décor, a Solar-Protect windshield, floor mats with t he Opel emblem and the CCR 2006 with cassette deck and four-CD changer. The “Design Edition” is also equipped with passenger seat occupancy detection (“smart airbag”) as a standard feature. Frontera: Powerful V6 engine now with both body styles The powerful 3.2-liter V6 is now available in the short-wheelbase Frontera, too. The 151-kW / 205-hp unit powers the Frontera “Sport RS” and the Frontera “Sport Classic” with leather upholstery and a winter package. All Frontera variants have received equipment equipment upgrades. For instance, even the entry-level model now has the CAR 300 radio/cassette player, and air conditioning conditioning is standard for the “RS/Limited” from the 2001 model year on. The long-wheelbase Frontera “Limited” can be obtained with the NCDR 1100 radio and navigation system, including CD changer. The OnStar telematic system is also an option for this version of the Frontera, and an independent fuel-burning heater can be ordered ex-factory for all models. A new body color, Barolo red, is a further attractive alternative. Movano: Two Two new body styles and a powerful DI diesel engine For 2001, the Movano has been given a new 2.2-liter, direct-injection direct-injection diesel engine rated at 66 kW / 90 hp to replace the 2.5-liter unit with 60 kW / 82 hp. The new turbo-charged engine with common-rail technology develops an impressive 260 Nm of torque (2.5 D: 155 Nm), accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 22.6 seconds (2.5 D: 30.0 s) and – at 9.0 liters per 100 kilometers (MVEG standard) – consumes about ten percent less fuel than its predecessor. The brakes have been uprated to match the increase in performance: all Movanos now have four disk brakes and 16-inch wheels. Besides the four basic models for the 2001 model year, there is also chassis cowl, a minibus with side windows windows and up to nine seats, a chassis with either regular or  crew cab and a chassis with platform and cowl. All in all, the Movano is even more suitable than before for all kinds of special-purpose bodies and superstructures.

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The equipment list has been extended to include a larger fuel tank with a capacity of 100 liters, a double bench seat for the passengers, a new instrument panel including a revolution counter and, on van bodies, a partition with a window. A new option is the winter package with heated seats and a headlamp cleaning cleaning system; an underride guard is offered for installation with the tipping body. The Combo is one of the smaller commercial vehicles in Opel’s program. For the 2001 model year it will be available only with the 44 kW / 60 hp 1.7-liter diesel engine. There are new body colors (Maize yellow, Barolo red, Breeze blue and Krypton green), and this city delivery van can also be ordered with the NCDR 1100 radio and navigation system. Apart from a standard partition grille and a third brake light, the 2001 Combo benefits from an increased maximum payload of 634 kilograms. The Astra Van for the 2001 model year is powered either by the 74 kW / 100 hp 2.0-liter DI diesel (with turbocharger and charge-air intercooler) or, if automatic transmission is chosen, by the 60 kW / 82 hp direct-injection diesel. diesel. It is also available with the 62 kW / 85 hp 1.6-liter engine, which has two valves per cylinder  and is now equipped with multipoint fuel injection.

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November 2000

Servicing now only every 30,000 kilometers

Opel Doubles Inspection Intervals A major step towards lowering operating costs For the 2001 model year, Opel has extended the servicing intervals for most of its model lines. Owners of the new Agila, Corsa, Astra, Astra Coupé, Zafira, Vectra and Omega now only have to take their vehicles in for an inspection every 30,000 kilometers or once a year. Doubling the oil change intervals applies applies to all of these models, whether powered by a gasoline or a diesel engine. “This is a major step forward in our brand strategy, which focuses on affordable ownership as one of its key elements!” said Alain Uyttenhoven, Brand Director on t he Opel Board of Management. The new economies are possible because new engine oil grades have now been developed in accordance with the ACEA A3/B3-98 specification, specification, in viscosity categories 0W-X, 5W-X and 10W-X. In addition, all the Opel models that benefit from this change are equipped with brake pad wear indicators. The new extended maintenance intervals do not apply t o the Opel Speedster, the Frontera or the commercial vehicles (which are subject t o very severe loads). The following table shows the service intervals for these models:

Spe Speedster ster

1 year ear /15, /15,00 000 0 kil kilome ometers ters

Movan vano 1.9, .9, 2.8

2 years ears /20, /20,00 000 0 kil kilome ometers ters

Combo

1 year /15,000 kilometers

Movano 2.5

2 years /10,000 kilometers

Frontera

1 year /15,000 kilometers

Campo

1 year /7500 kilometers

Omeg Omega a 2.5 2.5 TD

1 yea yearr /10 /10,0 ,000 00 kilo kilome mete ters rs

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November 2000

Opel´s 2001 engine strategy

More Power and Lower Emissions High-torque direct-injection turbo diesels charge up the model range

Although they are already among the most economical and efficient in their respective classes, Opel’s ECOTEC engines have been comprehensively up-graded for the 2001 model year. The result: even lower exhaust emissions and fuel consumption combined with higher power output and torque. In I n addition, the ultra-modern 2.2-liter, 16-valve aluminum engine – which already powers the Astra Coupé and the Speedster – will be available for the Astra, Zafira and Vectra as well. The direct-injection direct-injection turbodiesels under the hoods of these models have been given a boost, too. The Vectra and Omega feature a new 2.6-liter V6 gasoline unit and the Omega will also be available with a powerful 3.2 V6 as of spring 2001. Astra Coupé buyers can now opt for the new, top-ofthe-range Turbo with 140 kW / 190 hp. Almost all the gasoline engines engines for the 2001 model year comply with the strict Euro 4 exhaust emission limits, qualifying them for tax concessions in many countries. Another important step forward for 2001: the inspection intervals for almost the complete engine range have been extended to 30,000 kilometers. This has been made possible by the use of new grades of lubricating oil in accordance with the ACEA A3/B3-98 specification, specification, and classified as 0W-X, 5W-X, or 10W-X according to their  viscosity. For safety reasons, all the Opel models that qualify for these longer servicing intervals are equipped with a brake pad wear indicator.

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The diesel range: modern, direct-injection units with higher power outputs The 2001 engine line-up also includes up-graded diesels which provide higher power  and torque while still complying with the Euro 3 exhaust emission limits. One of the most innovative highlights in Opel’s 2001 model range is the Astra Eco 4. With fuel consumption of only 4.4 liters per 100 kilometers (MVEG standard), this Astra with its 1.7-liter DI engine is the first “four-liter car” in the compact class. The Eco 4 demonstrates how comfortable family cars with a high safety standard, ample interior  and good performance figures can still be exceptionally exceptionally economical. Opel is offering the Astra Eco 4 at very competitive prices and expects it to sell in considerable numbers – with a correspondingly correspondingly beneficial effect on the t he brand’s fleet consumption. The 55 kW / 75 hp direct-injection engine, engine, also powers the Astra 1.7 DTI and the new Corsa 1.7 DTI. There are equally interesting new developments at the other end of the performance scale. In addition to further detail work on the t he VP 44 radial-piston radial-piston injection pump, which now delivers fuel at up to 1800 bar to the injectors and operates with pilot or preinjection, the forced aspiration system on the new 2.2-liter engine has also received the engineers’ attention. attention. This is the first Opel engine to feature a VTG turbocharge t urbochargerr (a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry). The vacuum-controlled vacuum-controlled guide vanes in the Garrett GT 18 unit enable it to obtain maximum energy from the exhaust gas flow. In practice, this results in more rapid response at all engine speeds. This elaborate system also includes a charge air-intercooler for the intake air before it reaches the engine. The resulting increase in the density of the air enables correspondingly correspondingly more fuel to be injected, so that power output rises. The charge-air intercooler also reduces the thermal loads on the t he engine. This powerful turbo diesel has two counter-rotating balance shafts for exceptionally exceptionally smooth running. In the Vectra, the 2.2-liter DTI 16V develops 92 kW / 125 hp and generates its maximum torque of 270 Nm at an engine speed of only 1500 rpm. With slightly different performance data it is also installed in the Omega.

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Gasoline engines: Euro 4 classification for almost every powerplant The significantly improved emission levels achieved by the ECOTEC gasoline engines derive mainly from engine design measures such as new camshafts for modified valve timing and changes to the engine management management system. Improvements to the catalytic converters such as installation very close to the exhaust manifold, have also lowered these engines’ exhaust emissions by enabling the converters to reach their light-off  temperature sooner after a cold start. The new, 2.2-liter aluminum engine, which already complies with the Euro 4 standard, also uses a starting converter. Bringing the gasoline engines into line with future exhaust emission limits involved a thorough design revision which, in many cases, resulted in higher power output. An example of this is the Astra’s 1.6-liter engine, which has been converted from central to multi-point fuel injection and now has new intake and exhaust manifolds among other  improvements. improvements. Its output has gone up from 55 kW / 75 hp to 62 kW / 85 hp. This progress is all the more satisfactory because the Astra 1.6 16V’s fuel consumption (MVEG standard) has gone down by 0.2 liter per 100 kilometers to only 7.0 l/100 km. The Astra 1.6 16V is a good example of the cumulative effect of reduced exhaust emissions. Based on the German sales figures for 2000, and assuming that each Astra 1.6 16V covers 15,000 kilometers annually, the improvements over the previous model reduce emissions of hydrocarbons (HC) by more than 56 and oxides of nitrogen (NO x) by more than 27 tonnes a year. Another engine that delivers high performance allied to excellent economy is an entirely new development: the innovative 2.2-liter aluminum engine that had its European European premiere in the Astra Coupé. This 16-valve unit is now also available in the Astra, Zafira and Vectra. An ECOTEC unit developing 108 kW / 147 hp, it replaces the previous 2.0 16V with 100 kW / 136 hp. The higher power output and the torque of  203 Nm – 90 percent of which is available at 1900 rpm – result in improved performance while at the same time fuel consumption has gone down by a further 0.1 liter per  100 kilometers to only 8.4 l/100 km. This new aluminum engine, like the Astra’s 1.2-liter  engine, already complies with the Euro 4 exhaust emission standard.

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Featuring two counter-rotating balance shafts for very smooth running, running, the lightweight lightweight aluminum 2.2-liter four-cylinder four-cylinder unit is the new top-of-the-range engine for the Astra and Zafira. The Vectra is also available with a 2.6-liter V6. This engine, too, has been extensively revised: it now develops 125 KW / 170 hp and, with 250 Nm at 3400 rpm, has a higher maximum torque than its 2.5-liter predecessor. The new 2.6-liter V6 is also available in the Omega, where it is rated at 132 kW / 180 hp and offers 240 Nm of  torque. In the spring of 2001 the Omega will also be available available with a new 3.2 V6 engine developing developing 160 kW / 218 hp and maximum torque of 290 Nm. It will be available with automatic transmission only.

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Spotlight  The Euro 3, Euro 4 and D4 Exhaust Emission Standards

The Euro 4 and German D4 limits are identical if D4 classification is based on the Euro 3 standard. The earlier D4 standard was based on Euro 2 and had marginally stricter  limits, determined according to the old MVEG-A test cycle. The fundamental f undamental difference difference was that in contrast to the new MVEG-B cycle the test car was allowed to warm up at  idle speed for 40 seconds before the test started, so t hat its catalytic converter was ready to light off sooner when the actual test period was reached. Euro 4 also calls for  an additional cold-start test at –7°C.  An additional requirement for gasoline engines to qualify for t he Euro 3 category is the  presence of an “On-Board Diagnosis System”. This monitors the electronics of all  emissions-relevant emissions-relevant components, and reports any system faults by illuminating a warning light on the instrument panel. The faults are stored in the control unit’s memory and can then be analyzed by Opel Service with a suitable diagnostic device. The “EOBD” (European On Board Diagnosis) requirement is satisfied by every Opel  with Euro 3/D4 classification for the 2001 model year, which have the necessary  warning light in the cockpit to inform the driver. Exhaust emission limits for gasoline engines CO (g/km)

HC (g/km)

NOX (g/km) HC+NOX (g/km)

Euro 2*

2.2

-

-

0.5

Euro 3 (as of 1.1.2001)

2.3

0.2

0.15

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Euro 4 (as of 1.1.2006)

1.0

0.1

0.08

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* MVEG-A test cycle

Exhaust emission limits for diesel engines CO (g/km)

NOx (g/km)

HC+NOX (g/km)

Particles (g/km)

Euro 2*

1.0

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0.9

0.1

Euro 3 (as of 1.1.2001)

0.64

0.5

0.56

0.05

Euro 4 (as of 1.1.2006)

0.5

0.25

0.3

0.025

* MVEG-A test cycle

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Opel Passenger-Car Exhaust Emission Categories Model Agila 1.0

Output

Emission

kW/hp

category

43/58

Euro 4

Code number

Engine

Transmission

type 62

Z10XE

5-speed manual

Agila 1.2

55/75

Euro 4

62

Z12XE

5-speed manual

Corsa 1.0

43/58

Euro 4

62

Z10XE

5-speed manual

Corsa 1.2

55/75

Euro 4

62

Z12XE

5-speed manual

Corsa 1.2

55/75

Euro 4

62

Z12XE

Easytronic

Corsa 1.4

66/90

Euro 4

53

Z14XE

5-speed manual

Corsa 1.4

66/90

Euro 4

53

Z14XE

4-speed automatic

Corsa 1.8

92/125

Euro 4

53

z18 Xe

5-speed manual

Corsa1.7 DI

48/65

Euro 3

44

Y17DTL

5-speed manual

Corsa 1.7 DTI

55/75

Euro 3

44

Y17DT

5-speed manual

Astra 1.2

55/75

Euro 4

62

Z12XE

5-speed manual

Astra 1.6

62/85

Euro 3 and D4

53

Z16SE

5-speed manual

Astra 1.6

62/85

Euro 3 and D4

53

Z16SE

4-speed automatic

Astra 1.6

74/100

Euro 3 and D4

53

Z16XE

5-speed manual

Astra 1.6

74/100

Euro 3 and D4

53

Z16XE

4-speed automatic

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Astra 1.8

92/125

Euro 3 and D4

53

Z18XE

5-speed manual

Astra 1.8

92/125

Euro 3 and D4

53

Z18XE

4-speed automatic

Astra 2.2

108/147

Euro 4

62

Z22SE

5-speed manual

Astra 2.2

108/147

Euro 4

62

Z22SE

4-speed automatic

Astra1.7 DI

55/75

Euro 3

44

Y17DT

5-speed manual

Astra Eco 4

55/75

Euro 3

45

Y17DT

5-speed manual

Astra 2.0 DI

60/82

Euro 3

44

Y20DTL

4-speed automatic

Astra 2.0 DTI

74/100

Euro 3

44

Y20DTH

5-speed manual

Astra Coupé 1.8

92/125

Euro 4

53

Z18XE

5-speed manual

Astra Coupé 2.2

108/147

Euro 4

62

Z22SE

5-speed manual

Astra Coupé 2.2

108/147

Euro 4

62

Z22SE

4-speed automatic

Astra Coupé

140/190

Euro 4

62

Z20LET

Turbo Zafira 1.6

5-speed manual

74/100

Euro 4

53

Z16XE

5-speed manual

Zafira 1.8

92/125

Euro 4

53

Z18XE

5-speed manual

Zafira 1.8

92/125

Euro 4

53

Z18XE

4-speed automatic

Zafira 2.2

108/147

Euro 4

62

Z22SE

5-speed manual

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Zafira 2.2

108/147

Euro 4

62

Z22SE

4-speed automatic

Zafira 2.0 DTI

74/100

Euro 3

44

Y20DTH

5-speed manual

Vectra 1.6

74/100

Euro 4

53

Z16XE

5-speed manual

Vectra 1.6

74/100

Euro 4

53

Z16XE

4-speed automatic

Vectra 1.8

92/125

Euro 4

53

Z18XE

5-speed manual

Vectra 1.8

92/125

Euro 4

53

Z18XE

4-speed automatic

Vectra 2.2

108/147

Euro 4

62

Z22SE

5-speed manual

Vectra 2.2

108/147

Euro 4

62

Z22SE

4-speed automatic

Vectra V6 2.6

125/170

Euro 3

44

Y26SE

5-speed manual

Vectra V6 2.6

125/170

Euro 3

44

Y26SE

4-speed automatic

Vectra 2.0 DTI

74/100

Euro 3

44

Y20DTH

5-speed manual

Vectra 2.2 DTI

92/125

Euro 3

44

Y22DTR

5-speed manual

Omega 2.2

106/144

Euro 4

53

Z22XE

5-speed manual

Omega 2.2

106/144

Euro 3

44

Z22XE

4-speed automatic

Omega 2.6 V6

132/180

Euro 3

44

Y26SE

5-speed manual

Omega 2.6 V6

132/180

Euro 3

44

Y26SE

4-speed automatic

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Omega 3.2 V6

160/218

Euro 3

44

Y32SE

4-speed automatic

Omega 2.2 DTI

88/120

Euro 3

44

Y22DTH

5-speed manual

Omega 2.5 TD

96/130

Euro 2

26

X25DT

5-speed manual

Omega 2.5 TD

96/130

Euro 2

26

X25DT

4-speed automatic

Frontera 2.2

100/136

Euro 3

44

Y22SE

5-speed manual

Frontera 3.2

151/205

Euro 3

44

6VD1

5-speed manual

Frontera 3.2

151/205

Euro 3

44

6VD1

4-speed automatic

Frontera 2.2 DTI

85/115

98/69/EG III;A

51

Y22DTH

5-speed manual

Frontera 2.2 DTI

85/115

98/69/EG III;A

51

Y22DTH

5-speed manual

Speedster

108/147

Euro 4

53

Z22SE

5-speed manual

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November 2000 Opel Agila

First Microvan from a European Manufacturer  Attractive, functional design occupying minimum road area Plenty of space and a highly adaptable interior within remarkably compact overall dimensions dimensions are features of the Opel Agila. Opel is the first European manufacturer to enter the rapidly growing microvan market. The very affordably priced Agila is notable for its fresh design, for a body bearing a 12-year anti-perforation anti-perforation warranty and for its choice of engines: two lively, economical ECOTEC gasoline units, both highly efficient and with four valves per cylinder. The 1.0-liter unit develops 43 kW/58 hp, the 1.2-liter  engine 55 kW/75 hp; both already comply with the tough Euro 4 exhaust emission limits that are not scheduled to come into force until 2005. The Agila’s styling clearly identifies identifies it as a member of the Opel family and also emphasizes its high functional efficiency as urban transport. By the end of October  2000, Opel had received around 55,000 European orders for its new microvan. The amount of space inside the multi-talented Agila is particularly impressive. impressive. Although only 3.50 meters long (the width is 1.62 m, the height 1.66 m) and with a 2.36-meter  wheelbase, wheelbase, it has four comfortable and easily accessible seats and a load area holding 240 liters (VDA standard test); this can easily be enlarged to a total capacity of 1250 liters. Operating a folding mechanism for the rear seat, which is split 50:50, exposes a flat load platform in a matter of seconds. Thanks to the large tailgate that opens to a wide angle and the low loading edge (655 millimeters from the ground), even large and bulky objects are easy to carry in the Agila. The efficient space utilization utilization of this microvan, which was developed by Opel jointly with t he Japanese manufacturer  Suzuki, is enhanced by a number of useful storage spaces on the dashboard, drawers under the front seats, cup holders, front and rear door bins and f abric bags on the front seat backs.

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The Agila’s highly functional interior comes with a choice of three interior colors chosen to match the total of ten body paint finishes and create a cheerful, welcoming atmosphere. The high seat position with an agreeable amount amount of headroom and the large window areas all round add to the sense of spaciousness and give the driver an excellent view of the traffic situation outside. The Agila’s rear-seat passengers benefit equally from this and have ample space on a seat that is raised ten centimeters higher  than the front seats. Three Equipment Lines and a High Standard of Safety In addition to the basic version, the Agila is available in “Comfort” and “Elegance” versions. The basic specification already includes such useful items as electric power  steering, a split, folding rear seat, a triple information display, display, electric remote-control outside mirrors, a carpet-lined load area and a radio installation kit with roof antenna and loudspeakers. The “sport” package includes a chrome grille surround, leather gear  knob and aluminum-look center console. A very full safety equipment specification is to be found in all versions of the Agila, starting with the rigid occupant cell with side intrusion protection and including full-size airbags for the driver and front passenger  and front seat belt tensioners and force limiters. In case of a severe frontal impact, the pedals release, thus reducing the risk of injury to the driver’s feet and lower legs (pedal release system). As an optional extra, a safety net to separate the load area from the remainder of the interior can be installed. The two rear seats can be equipped with Opel Fix anchor points to install the corresponding child’s seats. The safe, agile and comfortable suspension suspension has settings chosen by Opel’s engineers to ensure neutral cornering and harmonious ride quality. The Agila is the only representative of its class to have the additional stability of 14-inch wheels (with 155/65 R 14 tires). Many of the Agila’s advantages advantages are particularly evident in urban areas: the short body overhangs and the tight turning circle of only 9.95 meters make it highly maneuverable maneuverable and capable of parking in very restricted spaces. The electric power  steering makes a major contribution to this by reducing the amount of effort needed at the steering wheel; it also helps to keep the Agila’s fuel consumption low. The brakes,

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complete with the latest generation Bosch anti-lock braking system, slow and stop the Agila effectively when the need arises. The Engines: Low Fuel Consumption, Minimum Service Requirements The Agila´s two lively, economical ECOTEC engines are coupled to a five-speed manual gearbox and feature modern technologies such as ”drive by wire” (electronic throttle control) and a micro-hybrid electronic engine control unit, which is more compact and more durable than conventional types. These four-valve-per-cylinder four-valve-per-cylinder units are fun to drive and deliver high standards of environmental compatibility, complying with the most stringent Euro IV exhaust emission limits which do not come into force until 2005. The more powerful, 1.2-liter, f our-cylinder our-cylinder engine takes the Agila from a standing start to 100 km/h in only 13.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 155 km/h. Maximum torque is 110 Nm at 4000 rpm and fuel consumption is only 6.5 liters per  100 km (MVEG standard). Powered by the 1.0-liter, three-cylinder engine, the Agila has top speed of 142 km/h and consumes only 6.3 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (MVEG standard). Maximum torque of 85 Nm is available at 3800 rpm. An equally impressive feature is that the amount of routine servicing work has been kept to a minimum. The valve gear and camshafts are entirely maintenance-free, maintenance-free, and all inspection points in the engine compartment are easily accessible. The Agila’s modular design concept concept makes it even easier to repair if the need arises and thus helps to keep running costs low. The Agila is built at Opel’s newest plant in Gliwice, Poland. This modern production facility, based on the engineering engineering principles that have proved so successful at the t he Opel plant in Eisenach, uses advanced assembly methods to guarantee a consistently high quality standard. Evidence Evidence of this is, for instance, the 12-year anti-perforation warranty warranty that Opel grants to buyers of the Agila.

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November 2000

Opel Corsa

Grown-up New Generation of a Worldwide Bestseller  World premiere for “Easytronic” automated manual gearbox

The third-generation Opel Corsa went went on sale in October 2000. By the end of the month there were already over 100,000 new orders in Europe. The all-new Opel Corsa is more grown-up and more spacious, but is still recognizable as the successor of its best-selling predecessor. Offering significantly more interior space, especially shoulderroom, the new model features the longest wheelbase (2491 millimeters) in its class. The fully-galvanized fully-galvanized body scores top marks for safety and quality, thanks in part to its 33 percent higher torsional rigidity. The efficient aerodynamics (0.32 cd) and the six-strong range of four-valve, gasoline and diesel ECOTEC engines ensure low fuel consumption. The t wo direct-injection direct-injection turbo diesels, for example, require only 4.7 l/100 km (MVEG), while the entry-level 1.0-liter three-cylinder three-cylinder unit (now producing 43 kW/58 hp) needs only 5.6 liters of  gasoline per 100 km. The top-of-the-line Corsa GSi, with its 1.8-liter 92 kW/125 hp engine, has a top speed of over 200 km/h. All gasoline engines, including the 75-hp-1.2 and the 90-hp-1.4, meet the requirements for Euro IV emissions which do not come into force until 2005. As well as manual and automatic transmissions, transmissions, Corsa buyers can – for the first f irst time – opt for “Easytronic”, Opel´s new, convenient convenient and economical automated manual gearbox. The new Corsa’s DSA (Dynamic Safety) chassis provides safe, dynamic driving and excellent road-holding. road-holding. The powertrain and front suspension suspension is decoupled from the body via a closed subframe, benefiting refinement refinement as well as acoustics. The choice of  advanced infotainment infotainment systems sets the same high standard as the chassis' class-

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leading ride and handling; the range-topping NCDC 2015 unit features a high-end audio system with an integrated four-disc CD-changer, a state-of-the-art navigation system and a GSM telephone. Only running costs have not “grown” with the rest of the new Corsa. For example, oil changes are necessary only every 30,000 km, t he antiperforation warranty extends for 12 years, and the insurance classification aims to be best in class. The appearance of the new model – an evolution of typical Corsa styling cues accentuated by Opel’s new technically oriented form language of crisp lines and taut surfaces – immediately conveys what the designers were seeking to accomplish; accomplish; the Corsa was to remain a Corsa, but become more mature. The three and five-door  models now look as if they come out of the same mold, with the identical design of the rear-end. The tail-lights located high in the tailgate blend harmoniously harmoniously with the rear  window, forming a new styling element. The wide track (front: 1429 mm; rear: 1420 mm) not only gives the new Corsa a more athletic look, it also enables the new model to offer 80 mm more shoulder-room than its predecessor. The long wheelbase wheelbase also provides ample space for passengers in the rear. Developed to be the Safest Car in its Class The Corsa’s comprehensive safety equipment includes includes front and side airbags for driver  and passenger, lap-and-shoulder belts for all five occupants (with belt tensioners and force limiters in the front), Active Head Restraints on the front seats and Opel’s patented Pedal Release System. Also new is an intelligent airbag system with occupant detection for the front passenger seat. There are Isofix anchor points for two child seats at the rear of the t he car and curtain airbags will raise the safety standard higher still when they become available in 2001. Further improvements have been made to the Corsa’s traditionally traditionally modest fuel consumption. This is partly the result of the body’s aerodynamic drag coefficient of 0.32, which is very low for a car in this class. Additional contributions are made by the latest developments developments of the ECOTEC gasoline engines, which are not only more economical, but also already comply with the strict Euro IV emissions standard. The two 1.7-liter,

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direct-injection, direct-injection, turbo diesels are particularly frugal, each consuming just 4.7 l/100 km (MVEG). These four-valve units produce 48 kW (65 hp) and 55 kW (75 hp) respectively, the more powerful version featuring an intercooler. In addition to five-speed manual and four-speed f our-speed automatic transmissions, transmissions, Opel is also offering for the first time with the Corsa an advanced alternative called “Easytronic”; this new development combines the advantages of a five-speed manual gearbox with an automatic transmission transmission and enables the driver to choose either the comfort of a very fuel efficient automatic or the sportier character of an automatically shifted manual transmission, transmission, according to road or traffic conditions. conditions. With this fun, convenient transmission the Corsa 1.2 16V even consumes slightly less fuel than with a standard manual gearbox. The current Corsa, which is sold in about 80 countries, is one of the most successful models in Opel’s history. It is manufactured in 11 plants on five continents, in nine body styles. Since production began in 1993, around six million units based on the vehicle architecture of the second-generation best-seller best-seller have rolled off the assembly lines. Added to the 3.1 million of the first f irst generation, that gives an impressive total of over  nine million units. In addition to receiving more than 20 international design awards, the current Corsa also heads the sales statistics of several European countries. In Germany, for example, the Corsa has been the serial best-seller in its class since 1994, and it is also a sales leader in Great Britain, the Netherlands and Portugal. The Corsa has been especially popular among female customers; in 1999, for example, around 63 percent of buyers in Germany were women.

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The Corsa Engine Range

Engine

Output

ECOTE

kW/hp at

C

rpm

1.0 12V

43/58 @

Maximum

Accelerati

Vm

Fuel

torque

on

ax

consumption

Nm at rpm

85 @ 3800

(MVEG) 0-100

km

km/h

/h

17.0 s

5600 1.2 16V

55/75 @ 66/90 @

110 @ 4000 125 @ 4000

13.0

17

(14.0*) s

0

11.5 s

18

6000 1.8 16V

92/125 @

16V 1.7 DTI 16V

165 @ 4600

7.2

9.0 s

20

7.9

2

48/65 @

130 @ 2000

4400

- 3000

55/75 @

165 @ 1800

4400

- 3000

(*) 1.2 16V with Easytronic

6.3 (6.2*)

0

6000 1.7 DI

5.6

5

5800 1.4 16V

15

l/100 km

14.5 s

16

4.7

2 13.5 s

17 0

4.7

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November 2000

Opel Astra

Compact Class Contender with a Wide Variety of Variants Variants Astra Eco 4 is the first four-liter car in its class

Lasting value for money, an unusual amount of space, dynamic styling and the very latest suspension and driveline features have brought the Opel Astra success on Europe’s roads. Opel’s compact class contender is available in four body styles – a hatchback with three or five doors, a four-door sedan and a station wagon. A new variant, the Astra Eco 4, is the most economical car in the compact segment: With its generous interior space and comprehensive safety and equipment package, the Eco 4 is a fully fledged family car yet it consumes just 4.4 liters per 100 kilometers (MVEG standard). The Astra range is powered by four turbodiesel and five gasoline engines covering displacements displacements from 1.2 to 2.2 liters and power outputs between 55 kW/75 hp and 108 kW/147 hp, and permitting top speeds as high as 214 km/h. Common to all these engines are a high level of refinement and low fuel consumption. All the gasoline power  units meet the German D4 exhaust emission limits, the toughest currently applicable in Europe. Equally impressive: all the diesels are classified as Euro 3. The Astra is an unmistakable good-looker, good-looker, in a technically oriented styling idiom with many characteristic features such as the marked wedge-shaped wedge-shaped outline, the grille integrated into the engine hood, the high waistline and the bold front and rear ends. These features underscore such qualities as stability, safety and sporting character, which it possesses in abundance. Just how well Opel’s designers have succeeded in blending dynamic and functional styling elements can be seen from the Astra’s

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excellent aerodynamics aerodynamics (drag coefficient c D = 0.28 on the aerodynamically aerodynamically optimized Eco 4 and 0.29 for the Astra notchback). The long wheelbase (2.61 meters) and the placing of the windshield well forward are further typical features of this t his European best-seller, which is manufactured at the four  Opel/Vauxhall Opel/Vauxhall plants in Antwerp (Belgium), Bochum and Eisenach (Germany) and Ellesmere Port (England). (England). The broad track (1484 millimeters at the front, 1472 at the rear) emphasizes the sporting side of the t he Astra’s personality (this compact model is 4.11 meters long, 1.70 meters wide and 1.43 meters high), and helps provide plenty of  space for five occupants and their luggage. The notchback version has a trunk holding 370 liters according to the VDA standard test method, the four-door Astra sedan (which is 14 centimeters longer overall) has a load-carrying load-carrying capacity of 460 liters. Both of  these versions can be transformed into truly capacious load carriers by folding the asymmetrically asymmetrically split rear seat back, whereupon the load capacity goes up to 1180 and 1230 liters respectively. For even more carrying capacity, the station wagon offers between 480 and 1500 liters of load space. High-Quality Body and Comprehensive Safety Package Passive safety has a solid foundation in every sense of the term in the Astra: its rigid body is built from high-strength grades grades of steel and fully galvanized for perfect corrosion-proofing, corrosion-proofing, so that Opel has no hesitation in granting a 12-year anti-perforation warranty. None of the essential safety equipment has been forgotten: front airbags using the advanced hybrid principle, side airbags integrated into the outer faces of the front seats, the patented Pedal Release Release System that frees the pedal assembly after a severe frontal impact to minimize the risk of injuring the driver’s legs and feet, and Active Head Restraints that significantly reduce the risk of whiplash when the car is impacted from the rear. Passenger seat occupancy detection (“Smart Airbag System”) is now available as an optional extra. It prevents the front and side airbags on the passenger’s side from being deployed if the seat is unoccupied or if an Opel child’s seat of the latest type with transponder identification is installed. Seat occupancy is detected by a sensor that responds to any weight of more t han twelve kilograms on the seat.

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With its self-stabilizing DSA (Dynamic SAfety) suspension the Astra combines safety with ride quality and driving pleasure. pleasure. Its appeal to the active driver is enhanced by triangulated wishbone wishbone front suspension with McPherson struts and a separate subframe, as by the compact linked trailing arm rear suspension. The relatively wide track, the long wheelbase, the disk brakes at front and rear and the standard fourchannel anti-lock braking system with variable braking force distribution all make significant contributions contributions towards the Astra’s supremely supremely safe road behavior and agile agile handling. handling. A traction control system is standard on cars with the 1.8 and 2.2-liter  engines. Economical Four-Cylinder Engines with the Latest Technical Features The 1.2-liter entry-level engine for Opel’s best-selling model is extremely light, at only 92 kilograms. It develops 55 kW/75 hp and, at no more than 6.1 liters per  100 kilometers according to the MVEG test, is admirably economical. With a sales share of about 30 percent, however, the 1.6-liter engine is the most popular one in the Astra program. For the 2001 model year, this engine, with its two valves per cylinder, has been thoroughly revised. With its new multipoint fuel injection and modified inlet and exhaust systems, it now develops 62 kW/85 hp and consumes only 7.0 liters per  100 kilometers. In other words, despite the higher power (and further improved exhaust emission levels) it is about three percent more economical than its predecessor. The third gasoline engine is another 1.6-liter unit, but with four valves per cylinder and the higher output of 74 kW/100 hp. Then comes the 1.8 16V, now developing 92 kW/125 hp, and the new 2.2-liter light alloy engine rated at 108 kW/147 hp, which endows this front-wheel-drive compact with performance approaching sports-car  standard, but with an impressively modest thirst for fuel. The Astra 2.2 16V has a top speed of 214 km/h and sprints from a standstill to 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds; its MVEG fuel consumption, however, is only 8.4 liters per 100 kilometers. Astra Eco 4 sets New Fuel Consumption Standards in the Compact Class

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The Astra is available with a varied selection of diesel power units. The choice starts with the 1.7 DTI 16V, which develops develops 55 kW/75 hp and is also used to power the consumption-optimized consumption-optimized Eco 4. On this direct injection engine, the fuel is supplied by a newly developed high-pressure distributor-type pump which now has a pilot injection phase active from idle speed up to 2200 rpm. It injects fuel between 0.6 and 1.6 of a millisecond millisecond before the main injection stroke, to ensure smooth, low-noise combustion. combustion. With its Astra Eco 4, Opel has become the first automobile manufacturer to introduce a compact car with space for all the family that consumes as little as 4.4 liters of fuel per  100 kilometers (MVEG standard test). The secrets of this low figure are the efficient turbodiesel engine engine with direct injection injection and four-valve technology, technology, high gear ratios and aerodynamic optimization optimization of the body. A cover panel in front f ront of the fuel tank, which is located ahead of the rear axle, minimizes turbulence in the airflow under the body and other details such as the subtle rear spoiler or the reduced size of t he front air inlets all help to lower lower the drag coefficient to cD = 0.28, five percent better than the standard Astra version. Th energy-saving Eco 4 has a notchback body style with either two or  four doors. The combined advantages of direct injection, turbocharging, charge air intercooling and four valves per cylinder are also evident in the 74 kW/100 hp 2.0 DTI 16V turbodiesel. It propels the Astra up to a top speed of 188 km/h, accelerates it from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.0 seconds, is content with only 5.7 liters of diesel oil per 100 kilometers and puts abundant torque at the driver’s disposal: 230 Nm at only 1950 rpm. If automatic transmission is chosen, a 60 kW/82 hp version of this 2.0-liter engine without chargeair intercooler is installed.

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Four Equipment Levels and a Broad Choice of Communication Systems As well as the basic version, the Astra can be obtained in “Comfort”, “Elegance” “Elegance” and “Sport” specifications. Even the basic car has a very full standard equipment list, including electro-hydraulic electro-hydraulic power steering, an asymmetrically asymmetrically split folding rear seat back, a variable-height variable-height driver’s seat, a revolution counter, heat-insulating heat-insulating glass, remote-control outsid outside e mirrors and, for the station wagon, a safety net to restrain heavy loads and roof rails. The more luxurious equipment categories categories include other useful items such as central locking with radio-operated remote control, electric windows, windows, electrically heated power mirrors, CFC-free air conditioning, the CDR 500 stereo radio and five-spoke alloy wheels. There is also a list of highly practicable optional optional extras for the Astra, headed by ultramodern mobile communication and navigation equipment such as the NCDR 1100 and NCDR 1500 combined audio and navigation units which are new for the 2001 model year. The former combines five functions: radio, four-disc CD player, navigation system, in-car computer and Check Control. The top-of-the-line NCDR 1500 offers all this and a hands-free GSM telephone. The navigation system’s 32-bit microprocessor  calculates routes and builds up the map display rapidly on the color screen, which is now offered for the first time in the Astra as an alternative to the regular black-andblack-andwhite display. A further plus offered by this system is t hat TMC (Traffic Message Channel) from radio broadcasts can be integrated into t he navigation process.

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November 2000

Opel Astra Coupé

Elegant Styling and Dynamic Driving New ECOTEC Turbo for high-performance, top-of-the-line coupé

Elegant, exciting lines, high performance and a very full list of equipment equipment dedicated to comfort, convenience and safety allied to attractive prices are the most notable features of the Opel Astra Coupé, which was introduced to the European market in the spring of 2000. This aerodynamic aerodynamic two-door car comes with a choice of three modern ECOTEC engines with four valves per cylinder and has excellent aerodynamics with a drag coefficient (c D) of 0.28. The top engine is a 2.0-liter turbocharged unit with an output of 140 kW/190 hp, giving the Coupé a top speed of 245 km/h. Opel also offers the Astra Coupé with a 2.2-liter aluminum engine (108 kW/147 hp) and – now with a power output of 92 kW/125 hp – the successful 1.8-liter ECOTEC unit. Familiar from other Opel models, the DSA (Dynamic Safety) suspension has been specially tuned to match this front-wheel f ront-wheel-drive -drive coupé’s high performance potential. Demonstrating Demonstrating that it is also suitable for day-to-day transport tasks, the Astra Coupé seats four people in comfort and has a surprisingly capacious trunk for a coupé, with a capacity according to the VDA test method of 460 liters. Two equipment and trim lines are available available for the new Astra Coupé. The basic specification already includes includes such items as alloy wheels, easy-entry sport seats with memory function, power windows, electrically operated, heated exterior mirrors and an asymmetrically asymmetrically split rear seat back with load-through facility for long items. The comprehensive comprehensive safety package includes Active Head Restraints on the front seats, front and side airbags, Opel’s Pedal Release System, ABS and the TC Plus traction

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control system. The electronic stability program (ESP) is standard with the turbocharged engine and otherwise available as an optional extra. For even greater luxury there is the “Bertone Edition” with air conditioning, central locking with radio-operated remote control and a steering wheel adjustable for angle and reach. Optional extras include high-end audio, navigation and communication systems, cruise control (standard on the Turbo), automatic transmission (for the 2.2 only), leather upholstery and trim in beige, black or red and a combination of leather  and Alcantara in black and silver gray. For the new model year, all three Astra Coupé variants have darkened taillights and a chrome strip on the trunk lid. Three ECOTEC, Four-Valve Engines Three advanced ECOTEC engines give the elegant Astra Coupé the sporty performance it deserves. The top version is the 140 kW/190 hp 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. This vigorous power package package whisks the car up to 100 km/h from a standstill in only 7.5 seconds and will take it on to a top speed of 245 km/h wherever this is possible – true sports-car figures. But this engine’s torque and fuel consumption are equally convincing: convincing: the peak torque of 250 Nm is on tap at only 1950 rpm and then remains available available until 5300 rpm are reached. According to the t he MVEG standard test method, only 8.9 liters of fuel flow through the injectors of this 16-valve engine – which meets the strict Euro 4 exhaust emission standard – every 100 kilometers. The two balance shafts effectively suppress engine vibration. Similarly supreme progress is available from the 2.2-liter aluminum engine, with its output of 108 kW/147 hp. As an ECOTEC unit of the very latest generation, it already complies with the Euro 4 exhaust emission limits that are not due t o come into force until 2005. It is content with an MVEG standard-test fuel consumption of 8.4 liters per 100 kilometers and also has two balance shafts to ensure exceptionally smooth running. By t he time engine speed has reached 1900 rpm, about 90 percent of the engine’s peak torque of  203 Nm is already at the driver’s disposal; not surprisingly, surprisingly, acceleration is brisk, taking t aking only 8.8 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, and this model has a top speed of 218 km/h.

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The entry level engine is well-known from the Astra, Vectra and Zafira: a 1.8-liter unit with four valves per cylinder and an output of 92 kW/125 hp. With a maximum torque of  170 Nm at 3800 rpm there is ample pulling power on hand for brisk performance at moderate fuel consumption. With this engine, which complies with the Euro 3/D4 exhaust emission limits, the Astra Coupé can reach 100 km/h from zero in 9.5 seconds, has a top speed of 210 km/h and consumes an average of only 7.8 liters of fuel every 100 kilometers according to the MVEG standard test. Lowered DSA Suspension for Dynamic Ride and Handling Specially matched to the sports-car performance of t his dynamic two-door model, the Astra Coupé’s DSA safety suspension has McPherson struts at the front and a weightsaving torsion crank rear axle. Opel’s engineers have lowered the suspension suspension by 20 millimeters compared with other Astra models and installed springs and shock absorbers with firmer settings for even better roadholding and more agile handling, without neglecting the need for ride comfort. To slow and stop the Astra Coupé safely and reliably, it has generously sized disc brakes which are ventilated at the front. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP – standard on the Turbo) is an additional safety bonus. It uses a number of sensors to detect critical driving situations and help the drier by applying the brakes individually as appropriate or altering the engine settings. settings. ESP is this a further step forward from the already high standards offered by the DSA suspension layout, particularly on wet roads and in snow and ice. Opel´s elegant newcomer is built by Bertone, the respected Italian coachbuilding and design specialists at an all-new assembly line near Turin, where Opel´s strict quality control process is in place. Like every other member of the Astra family, the new coupé comes with a 12-year anti-perforation warranty on its fully galvanized body.

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November 2000

Opel Zafira

Versatile Versatile Trendsetter with Pioneering Space Concept Powerful, economical engines are the key to its excellent performance

With space for up to seven occupants and a uniquely uniquely variable interior layout, Opel’s Zafira Compact Van sets the standards in its class. The best evidence of this is that almost immediately following following its introduction in the spring of 1999, this versatile model became market leader in its segment in Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and Switzerland. High demand led to production capacity at Opel’s Bochum plant in Germany being boosted by 20,000 units to a new annual total of 220,000 units. The Zafira is well positioned to become even more popular now that the engine range includes an uprated turbocharged direct-injection diesel with four valves per cylinder and a new, high-performance 2.2-liter aluminum gasoline engine. One of the decisive factors in the Zafira’s immense success and its trend-setting role in the compact van segment in addition to its clear, dynamic styling and its advanced power train has been the innovative “FLEX7” seating system. Within a matter of  seconds, the compact seven-seat Zafira can be transformed by a single person into a two-seater with a load-carrying capacity (VDA standard test) of up to 1700 liters. Thanks to an ingenious folding and retracing mechanism, mechanism, none of the seats has to be removed and stored outside the vehicle. The Zafira’s uniquely versatile, space-saving system involves all three seat rows (2-3-2 configuration) configuration) and is remarkably remarkably easy to operate. After releasing and lowering the head restraints, the two separate seats in the third row are folded and retracted into the recesses provided in the floor, resulting in a totally flat load area. Since the compact

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Zafira (its dimensions are 4.32 meters long, 1.74 meters wide and 1.68 meters high) has a long wheelbase (2.70 meters), the available space is then ample for five occupants and their luggage. Depending on the position of the roller-mounted center  bench seat, which can be moved backwards or forwards by a total of 540 millimeters, the load volume can vary from 490 to a maximum of 640 liters or the legroom be increased to suit individual needs. If only two t wo people occupy the center row of seats, a highly practical through-loading through-loading layout enables long objects to be carried inside the Zafira. The seat back is split in t he proportions 40:60 and can be folded down. If this is not sufficient, the second seat row can be folded together completely, pushed forward and st owed behind the front seats, where it takes up very little space. With only t he driver and one passenger on board, the Zafira then demonstrates its maximum load capacity of up to 1700 liters. The ‘black box’ volume of the load area, which is 1301 millimeters high and, at 1017 millimeters, has the best loading width in its class, is 1200 liters. Four Modern ECOTEC Engines Rated at up to 147 hp Thanks to systematic weight-saving measures, the front-wheel-drive Zafira tips the scales including the driver at only 1375 kilograms. Its DSA (Dynamic Safety) suspension gives it agile handling, good maneuverability maneuverability and high reserves of safety. A choice of three gasoline engines and a direct-injection direct-injection turbodiesel give it the necessary performance, and since its drag coefficient of cD = 0.33 is also the best in its class, nothing stands in the way of passenger car-style performance and fuel consumption. The entry-level engine is a 1.6-liter-ECOTEC unit developing 74 kW/100 hp. With it, the front-wheel-drive front-wheel-drive van accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h in 13.5 seconds, has a top speed of 176 km/h and records a fuel f uel consumption of only 8.3 liters per 100 kilometers in the MVEG standard test. The 1.8-liter engine has been extensively revised by Opel and now develops 98 kW/125 hp, ten horsepower more than before, yet consumes only 8.6 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, only a very slightly higher  despite its far more dynamic performance. Acceleration Acceleration 0-100 km/h is now 11.0 s and the top speed 190 km/h.

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The Zafira with the t he new 2.2-liter aluminum engine satisfies the highest standards of  agility, freedom from noise and vibration and economy. So far installed only in the sporty Astra Coupé and the Speedster, this engine develops 108 kW/147 hp and has a maximum torque of 203 Nm. These figures are the key to the Zafira’s excellent performance when this engine engine is chosen: the top speed is 202 km/h and it takes only 9.0 seconds to spring from 0 to 100 km/h. This alloy engine weighs only 138 kilograms and, thanks to its very rigid crankcase and two balance shafts, achieves a high standard of refinement. One of the features that contribute towards the low fuel consumption of this 2.2-liter unit, which complies with the Euro 4 exhaust emission limits, are the roller cam followers in its valve gear. Uprated Turbodiesel with Modern Four-Valve Technology About 40 percent of Zafira buyers in Europe choose a diesel-engined diesel-engined version. The latest, significantly more powerful 2.0-liter unit is bound to encourage this trend. It develops 74 kW/100 hp compared with the previous figure of 60 kW/82 hp. The highefficiency turbodiesel turbodiesel with its four-valve cylinder head and direct fuel injection has a maximum torque of 230 Nm that is available to the driver at the low engine speed of  1950 rpm and remains at this high level until 2500 rpm. Not surprisingly, this version of  the Zafira performs well, reaching a top speed of 175 km/h and accelerating briskly from a standstill to 100 km/h in 14.0 seconds. Its average fuel consumption of only 6.7 liters per 100 kilometers is an outstandingly low figure in t his van segment. The Zafira’s standard safety equipment includes, in addition to a rigid, fully galvanized galvanized bodyshell for which Opel grants a 12-year anti-perforation anti-perforation warranty, an ABS brake system, full-size airbags for the driver and front passenger, side airbags, pyrotechnicaction front seat belt tensioners, variable-height variable-height head restraints at all seats and Opel’s patented Pedal Release Release System. The “Smart Airbag System” is an optional extra. It prevents the passenger’s-side front and side airbags from being triggered off if the seat is unoccupied or if the latest type of Opel child’s seat with transponder is installed. installed. Seat occupancy is by means of a sensor that responds to any weight of more than twelve kilograms on the seat. The Zafira with 2.2-liter engine has an Electronic Stability

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Program (ESP) as standard equipment; this is available as an optional extra for Zafiras with the 1.8-liter engine. Available with “Basic”, “Comfort” and “Elegance” equipment lines, the Zafira has a very long standard equipment list, but various well-planned, practicable optional extras are of course available to suit customers’ specific needs and wishes. They include a range of ultra-modern telecommunication telecommunication equipment. In addition to OnStar, the NCDR 1100 combined radio and navigation unit can be obtained. This has five functions: radio, CD player, navigation system, in-car computer and Check Control.

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November 2000

Opel Vectra

Variety Variety and Economy in the Mid-Size Class Engine range extended to include powerful diesel and new V6

Thanks to an unusually broad range of versions, individuality individuality in its design and lasting value for money the Opel Vectra has established itself as one of the top-selling cars on the European mid-size car market, as its registration figures confirm. Customers can choose from three body styles: notchback, hatchback or station wagon, and also from four equipment and trim levels and six different engines. To emphasize the Vectra’s high quality standards, Opel grants a ten-year anti-perforation anti-perforation warranty. In accordance with this model line’s high reputation for economy, the maintenance intervals are every 30,000 kilometers or once a year. For the 2001 model year the engines available for this mid-size model have been extensively revised. There are six ECOTEC units to choose from, covering a poweroutput scale from 74 kW/100 hp to 125 kW/170 hp. Common to the gasoline and diesel engines are the modern four-valves-per-cylinder four-valves-per-cylinder design principle and the low fuel consumption. Together with these efficient engines, the low frontal area of only 0.56 square meter helps to keep the drag coefficient down to the low figure of cD = 0.28 for  both the fastback and notchback versions of the Vectra. This mid-size model with its clearly defined ‘body language’ conforms with Opel’s design philosophy. philosophy. The side view is notable for the characteristic three-window outline; outline; the outside mirrors are another striking visual feature: they form the ends of the Vshaped contour of the engine hood. Substantial bumpers and a dividing line passing horizontally horizontally above the license plate are other styling elements that add character to the

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body, which obtains its dynamic additionally from a wide wheel track and short body overhangs. The long (2637 millimeters) wheelbase and the forward positioning of the windshield windshield have the welcome effect of enlarging the car’s interior. Variable Load Area for All Three Variants The Vectra’s interior matches its exterior appearance most successfully. successfully. In all models the A-posts are trimmed in the same light color as the roof lining, to emphasize the sense of space. The chromed door handles are an attractive detail, and high-quality high-quality upholstery materials round off the elegant effect. The luggage space lives up to the Vectra’s reputation as a practical family car. According to the VDA standard test, the notchback body holds 500 liters and the fastback version 480 liters. Folding the asymmetrically split rear seat yields a maximum load-carrying load-carrying capacity of 1240 and 1180 liter respectively. The station wagon, with a load capacity of 460 liters if all seats are occupied, occupied, can also be transformed t ransformed into a competent bulk load load carrier by folding the rear seats. This yields a load area measuring 1711 millimeters in length, 1083 in width and 856 in height, equivalent to a maximum load volume of 1490 liters. The two additional storage compartments in the load-area floor are particularly practical. Even the basic Vectra has a long list of standard features: power steering, steering, three head restraints and lap-and-shoulder lap-and-shoulder seat belts at the rear, a height-adjustable height-adjustable steering wheel, a pure air system with pollen filter and recirculated-air mode, central locking with radio remote control and an anti-theft alarm, asymmetrically split, folding rear seat back, a variable-height driver’s seat, remote-control outside mirrors, heater outlets for  the rear seat area and a “Triple Info” display for temperature, date and time and an onboard radio transmitter. The station wagon also has roof rails, a load-area cover and a safety net to prevent loads from slipping forwards. The next-higher “Comfort” equipment level includes even more interesting items as standard equipment: equipment: CFC-free air conditioning, conditioning, a center front armrest with integral cup holder and oddments compartment, electrically heated remote-control outside mirrors

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and electric front windows. There is an even higher form of luxury available for the Vectra as well: the “Elegance” version with leather-covered steering wheel including remote radio controls, foglamps and a CCR 600 radio with cassette player. There are alternative audio equipment equipment offers for all Vectras: other radios with cassette player, for  instance, or the NCDR 1115 combined radio and navigation system with four-CD changer. The NCDC 1500 not only combines radio and navigation functions but also an integral car telephone with hands-free operation; it is also available available for the Vectra as an optional extra. 16-inch alloy wheels with size 205 tires, an in-car computer and Check Control system, automatic air conditioning with a Solar-Protect windshield, electric rear  window lifts and cruise control round off the extensive list of “Elegance” equipment. equipment. Special Equipment Packages and Broad Range of Extras The Vectra “Sport” has a character all its own. Highlights include the honeycombstructure air inlets and radiator grille, the bumpers with integrated foglamps at the front and the sports-style exhaust tailpipes. Inside the car, notable features are the sport seats, the three-spoke sport steering wheel and the titanium-color inserts on the instrument panel, center console and gear shift. 17-inch alloy wheels and 215/45 R 17 tires round off the Vectra “Sport” package. In the cold season of the year in particular, the “Winter” package is a welcome choice. It includes front seat heating and high-pressure headlamp headlamp cleaning. For the station wagon with 1.8-liter engine or larger, there is a “Trail” package with detachable trailer  tow hitch, cruise control and automatic self-leveling self-leveling suspension. Vectra buyers also have a lengthy list of optional extras to choose from. The “Parkpilot”, for instance, makes it easier to reverse into parking spaces. In the hot months of the year, the novel “Solar-Protect” windshield windshield lowers the temperature inside the car. Between two laminated safety glass layers it has a very thin, multi-layer interference foil with silver  as its base material. This reflective layer is particularly effective at the invisible infrared wavelengths wavelengths and reduced the t he heat penetrating the car by 50 percent. Instead of the standard H7-bulb halogen halogen headlamps with clear-glass lenses, all versions of Opel’s successful mid-size model (except the basic version) can be

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supplied with xenon headlamps. These are standard with the higher-level “Elegance” and “sport” equipment packages. The Vectra with xenon headlamps is also supplied with dynamic beam angle adjustment and high-pressure headlamp cleaning. The Vectra sets the standards in its class f or active and passive safety. The patented Pedal Release System, for example, detaches the pedal assembly from its mount in the footwell in the event of a frontal impact, to reduce the risk of the driver suffering lower leg or foot injuries. The Active Head Restraints on the front seat minimize the “whiplash” “whiplash” effect when the head is forced back by a rear-end impact. Opel’s all-round protection system for the Vectra also includes full-size hybrid-principle hybrid-principle front airbags, side airbags integrated into the front seats, pyrotechnic-action seat belt tensioners, variable-height variable-height front and rear upper belt anchorages, anti-submarining ramps in the seats and twin-tube reinforcements in the doors for side-intrusion protection. As an optional extra the modular-design Opel Fix child’s seat system can be ordered; it provides its young occupants – from babies to twelve-year-olds – with full protection. Economical Engines with Plenty of Torque Opel is offering Vectra customers a choice of six ECOTEC 16-valve engines – four  gasoline units and two direct-injection turbodiesels. turbodiesels. Thanks to t o this combination of direct injection with four valves per cylinder and a charge-air intercooler, the 2.0 DTI (74 kW/100 hp) consumes only 5.7 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (MVEG standard test).For even more power there is the Vectra 2.2 DTI, with a peak torque of 280 Nm. This dynamic diesel (output 92 kW/125 hp) has a top speed of 207 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds, yet its standard-test standard-test fuel consumption is a mere 6.5 liters per 100 kilometers. All Vectras with diesel engine comply comply with the Euro 3 exhaust emission limits. The gasoline engines too, with fuel consumption figures between 7.1 and 10.5 liters per  100 kilometers, are among the most economical economical in their class. The entry-level choice is the Vectra 1.6, rated at 74 kW/100 hp, above which is the 1.8 liter four-cylinder 92 kW/125 hp unit. New to the Vectra program in the fall of 2000: the two top gasoline engines. Thanks to two balance shafts, the 2.2-liter all-aluminum four-cylinder four-cylinder unit

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(108 kW/147 hp) is one, the 2.6-liter V6 the other. This develops 125 kW/170 hp and accelerates Opel’s magnificent magnificent mid-size model to a top speed of 230 km/h if needed. The Vectra 2.2 even complies with the Euro 4 exhaust emission legislation legislation that does not come into force until 2005. Standard equipment with all engines is a five-speed manual-shift manual-shift gearbox. In the Vectra 2.2 and 2.6 V6 and in the diesel models, a wire-cable gear shift ensures additional refinement. refinement. All gasoline engines engines can be combined with a four-speed automatic transmission, transmission, which has three driving programs, as an optional extra. In the 1.8, 2.2 and 2.6 V6 cars this transmission selects neutral automatically automatically when the car  comes to a halt with the brakes applied, applied, for instance at traffic signals. When the brakes are released, the automatic transmission re-engages the previous gear. This alone saves about three percent of the fuel normally consumed, particularly in urban areas. Advanced Multi-Link Rear Suspension with Precise Wheel Location The Vectra’s DSA (Dynamic Safety) suspension satisfies the most stringent active safety requirements. In doing so, it never forgets that driving should be fun and the  journey pleasant and comfortable. Design features that help to fulfil these goals are the t he triangulated control-arm front suspension with McPherson struts, the power steering with its direct gearing and the highly efficient multi-link rear suspension. The long wheelbase, wheelbase, the wide track and the anti-lock braking system (ABS) installed on all Vectras also make a major contribution to its dynamic but well-balanced well-balanced road behavior. Wheelspin prevention is standard with the 2.2 and 2.6 V6 engines. This electronically electronically controlled “TC Plus” traction control system has two control circuits which alter the t he engine’s operating settings and apply the brakes when necessary to prevent the driven wheels from spinning.

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November 2000

Opel Omega

Top Model with New Engines and Even Greater Luxury Economical 2.2-liter four-valve diesel and uprated six-cylinder gasoline engines

Powerful yet economical engines, safe and even more comfortable road behavior and a very fully equipped interior – those are the most important features of the Omega model line, which was completely revised in the fall of 1999. Customers enjoy five equipment and trim levels and an extensive choice of engines: three gasoline units and two diesels, covering a power-output range from 88 kW/120 hp to 160 kW/218 hp. Opel’s range-topper – available in sedan and station wagon body styles and with rearwheel drive – is a force to be reckoned with in the upper mid-size category. As one would expect, its standard safety equipment package is equally impressive, as are the lengthy maintenance intervals intervals of 30,000 kilometers or one year. New, transparent headlamps and a hood with prominent, V-shaped contours and an integrated, chrome grille dominate the front view of the Omega. The bumpers and sideprotection moldings moldings are color-keyed. The rear features new tail lamps and the sedan has a modified trunk lid which can be opened using the remote-control key or from inside the car. Typical of the station wagon is its very deep tailgate, which gives access to a load platform only 60 centimeters above the road. By f olding the rear seat back, the load area in the popular station wagon version can be varied between 540 and 1800 liters (sedan: 530 to 830 liters) according to the VDA standard test method. The spacious interior features pleasant ”soft-touch” surfaces and exclusive upholstery with flat woven fabrics. The steering wheel, instrument panel and center console have been redesigned for maximum ease-of-use. Details like the integrated power-window

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switches in the new door trim, two storage bins in each of the front door panels and a new center armrest with integrated box complement complement the quality finish. Luxury and Up-to-the-Minute In-Car Communications To accommodate the latest generation of highly innovative in-car infotainment infotainment equipment, the Omega’s dashboard aperture is twice the standard height (“doubleDIN”). The CCR 2006 model has a radio and cassette player as well as a 4-CD changer. The two units with built-in navigation systems are particularly interesting: the NCDC 2013 has a radio, a 4-CD changer and a large color screen for navigation displays; the NCDC 2015 also has an integral “hands-free” telephone. telephone. This means four  functions combined into a single unit. The navigation package is rounded off by a Bose Sound System. Every Omega comes with a long list of standard equipment. In addition to the basic version there is an Omega “Design Edition”, and the “Elegance”, “Sport” and “Executive” equipment lines. Comprehensive safety equipment is available right through the program, the basic model being no exception with its front and side airbags and Active Head Restraints. The equipment devoted to comfort and convenience is just as impressive: it includes an intelligent, electronic climate control system with separate controls for the driver and front passenger, a leather-covered steering wheel with remote controls for the audio system and power window lifts, remote-control outside mirrors and seat height adjustment. Many interesting items that depend on the purchaser’s preferences preferences are available from the list of optional extras, for example: leather upholstery, seat heating, an independent fuel-burning heater or Xenon headlamps. New to the list for the 2001 model year are the Solar-Protect windshield windshield that helps to ensure a pleasant interior climate and the Parkpilot parking aid.

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Powerful, Economical and Extremely Refined Engines The choice of engines available with the Omega leaves very little to be desired. The entry-level gasoline engine is a 106-kW/144-hp 2.2-liter unit with four valves per  cylinder and two counter-rotating balance shafts for exceptionally smooth running. With peak torque of 205 Nm at 4000 rpm, this engine combines ample pulling power with moderate fuel consumption of 9.6 liters per 100 kilometers (MVEG norm). The Omega 2.2 16V sprints in 10.5 seconds from a standstill to a speed of 100 km/h, accelerates from 80 to 120 km/h in fifth gear in 15.5 seconds and can reach a t op speed of  210 km/h. An additional starting catalytic converter treats the exhaust gases so effectively that the ECOTEC engine complies with t he Euro 4 emission limits. The Omega’s two V6 engines are both more attractive than ever in the 2001 model year. The smaller six-cylinder unit has been increased in size from 2.5 to 2.6 liters; its power output has gone up to 132 kW/180 hp and its maximum torque is now 240 Nm. Performance is just as good as these figures would suggest, with a top speed of  229 km/h and acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds. In view of this performance potential, potential, the MVEG standard-test fuel consumption of 10.6 liters per  100 kilometers is all the more remarkable. From the spring of 2001 on the Omega program will include a new 3.2-liter V6 engine rated at 160 kW/218 hp. Two diesels round off the t he Omega’s engine range: a six-cylinder diesel with swirlchamber combustion, which will be replaced in the spring of 2001 by a new six-cylinder  unit with common-rail direct injection, and a vigorous and exceptionally economical, turbocharged direct-injection direct-injection diesel with four valves per cylinder The 2.2 DTI develops 88 kW/120 hp and reaches its maximum torque of 280 Nm at only 1600 rpm. Fuel injection is taken care of by a further f urther improved version version of the Bosch VP 44 radial-piston distributor-pattern distributor-pattern injection pump, with solenoid valve control, capable of reaching the much higher pressure than before of 1800 bar at the injectors. A further advantage of  this new generation of pumps is that controlled pre- or post-injection post-injection are possible, for  smoother combustion and more subdued noise levels.

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Also new and used for the first time t ime on an Opel engine is the turbocharger with variable turbine geometry (VTG). The guide vanes are vacuum-adjusted vacuum-adjusted to match the turbocharger to the incoming gas flow; in practice this means rapid response to the accelerator at all speed ranges. This advanced system is aided by a charge-air  intercooler that makes it possible to inject more fuel and thus increase the engine’s power output. The performance figures show that this effort has not been in vain: the economical 2.2-liter engine (MVEG standard test: 7.1 liters per 100 kilometers) propels the Omega from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.5 seconds and gives it a top speed of 195 km/h. DSA Safety Suspension for Excellent Directional Stability The Omega has always been well-known for its excellent ride and handling. The rearwheel drive, DSA (Dynamic SAfety) chassis was f urther enhanced for model year 2000 with changes to the front-axle geometry and new damper and steering settings resulting in significant improvements in agility and road-holding. A “Quick-Power” brake booster provides the Omega with additional braking power. The system recognizes when the driver hits t he brake pedal fast, automatically automatically increasing the speed of  hydraulic pressure build-up to shorten the braking distance. Furthermore, all Omegas with a six-cylinder engine now have ventilated front brake disks.

So that enthusiastic drivers can make the fullest use of the Omega’s performance performance potential, a specially developed sport suspension package with modified spring and shock absorber settings can be obtained. 17-inch alloy wheels with special 235/45 R17 Michelin Sport tires are an ideal complement to the Omega’s sport suspension. suspension.

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November 2000

Opel Speedster 

Unbeatable Excitement in Opel’s First Mid-Engined Sports Car  Intelligent weight-saving is the key to i ts outstanding performance

Offering purists uncompromising uncompromising driving excitement, the new Speedster is an Opel pioneer in several respects. The two-seater is the brand´s first mid-engined sports car  and the first Opel to use aluminum and composite composite materials for the chassis and body. The Speedster is built for driving enthusiasts who will consciously forego creature comforts for the sake of an uncompromised uncompromised sports car experience. It covers the sprint from zero to 100 km/h in only 5.9 seconds, reaches a top speed of 220 km/h and demonstrates exemplary agility and road-holding on winding roads. The philosophy behind the Speedster can best be described with the words, “minimal weight, high efficiency, maximum enjoyment”. Intelligent, lightweight lightweight design complements a highly efficient new engine to give the Speedster its impressive performance. The aluminum, 2.2-liter, four-cylinder ECOTEC engine has 108 kW/147 hp, consumes 8.2 liters of premium fuel (MVEG norm) and already meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. “The Speedster is not just another roadster,” says Hans Demant, Executive Director of  Opel´s International Technical Development Development Center. “Our first priority with the Speedster has always been driving dynamics. The extremely low weight of 870 kilograms, a low center of gravity, the concentration of mass at the center of the vehicle, the racing suspension, the brakes and t he unassisted steering, make it an absolute dream to drive – especially especially on winding roads.”

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The Speedster´s looks are as striking as its performance. Hans Seer, Director of  Design at Opel: “The lightweight, lightweight, composite body, is Opel´s first production car to bring to life the technically oriented design language language we demonstrated on the G90 and Zafira Snowtrekker concepts.” The styling is characterized by taut surfaces, muscular wheel arches and sheer flanks. The sculpted, three-dimensional three-dimensional headlamps and tail lights are integral elements of the body shape. The large air intake ducts behind the doors are as striking as the two vertically arranged exhaust pipes. Hans Seer is confident that “the Speedster´s dynamic styling will leave its mark on automobile design at Opel and throughout the industry in the years ahead.” Close-Fitting, Sports Car Proportions The visible, aluminum chassis dominates the minimalist interior of the close-fitting twoseater. Instruments are kept to the bare essentials with a revolution counter and a speedometer, speedometer, plus LCD displays for mileage and fuel level. Sculpted sports seats are complemented by a leather steering wheel, aluminum gear knob and a starter button, all of which underline the Speedster´s athletic personality. The optional leather interior  is available in black, blue, red or beige. Although the Opel Speedster´s dimensions make it very compact, its proportions are quite different from those of a typical small car. At 1117 millimeters, its roof is extremely low, an impression that is reinforced by the width of 1708 mm and t he front and rear  tread of 1450 and 1488 mm respectively. At 2330 millimeters the wheelbase is relatively long for a mid-engined mid-engined sports car while the length, 3790 millimeters, is close to that of the new Opel Corsa. The Speedster´s trunk, located behind the engine, is larger than it looks from the outside with enough space (VDA method: 206 liters) for  two people´s weekend luggage. Combining Combining a chassis made of bonded, extruded aluminum sections with a composite bodyshell made of bonded panels panels reinforced with glass fiber is a first for Opel. In this way the engineers achieved the extremely low vehicle weight of 870 kilograms while retaining excellent excellent torsional rigidity and a high-quality finish. Apart from laying the foundations for a high level of active safety, this t echnology echnology also provides excellent

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passive safety for the passengers. passengers. They are surrounded by the stable aluminum chassis while the driver airbag and pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners provide effective restraint. A “crashbox” made of a stiff, lightweight synthetic structure, similar to the systems used in Formula 1 racing, is used to absorb impact energy in an extremely efficient manner. Strong, Light, Smooth-Running Powerplant The drive-train, too, is characterized by the combination of low weight and high performance. The Speedster is powered by the first member of the all-new, aluminum ECOTEC engine generation, the 2.2-liter, four-cylinder unit which drove onto the European market in the Astra Coupé. The engine is made entirely of aluminum and weighs only 138 kilograms (DIN 70020A). In t he Speedster the ECOTEC engine produces 108 kW/147 hp at 5800 rpm. Maximum torque is 203 Nm, 90 percent of  which is already available at 1900 rpm. Opel´s new sports car consumes an average of  8.2 liters of premium fuel per 100 kilometers (MVEG) and complies with the coming Euro 4 emissions standard. Integrated into the engine block, two counter rotating balance shafts guarantee extremely smooth running. Maintenance is minimal: only the oil, the oil filter and the spark plugs have to be changed. The transmission is the new five-speed gearbox first seen on the 1999 Vectra, with high-precision, high-precision, cable-operated shift. Its three-shaft design makes the gearbox extremely compact. The complex chassis employs a double wishbone suspension at all four wheels. Advanced geometry and compliance tuning optimizes wheel control to maximize grip and handling performance. The Speedster´s high-speed cornering capabilities are further enhanced by its wide track, its low center of gravity and precise steering. Four  ventilated, 288-millimeter 288-millimeter disc brakes provide powerful deceleration. ABS is standard. The Speedster´s 17-inch-diameter 17-inch-diameter aluminum wheels (5.5” and 7.5” wide at the front and rear respectively) carry specially specially developed Bridgestone Bridgestone Potenza tires t ires (175/55 at the front, 225/45 R17 at the rear).

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A plaque on the instrument panel bears the production number of each Speedster, underlining underlining the exclusivity exclusivity of the two-seater sports car in the Opel line-up. Specialized dealerships dealerships will provide correspondingly correspondingly high levels of service. Throughout Europe about 800 dealerships have been appointed to sell and service the Speedster after first sending their sales and service staff on special training courses and preparing to stock Speedster parts. The new sports car owes its origins to the concept of the Lotus Elise. The decision to cooperate with Lotus Engineering came at a time when Opel was preparing for the biggest model offensive in its 100 years of car-making. It was taken because the philosophy behind the English roadster is very much in line with Opel´s own objectives, and because – after the Speedster concept car had been greeted with great enthusiasm at the 1999 Geneva Motor Show – Opel wanted to put the two-seater on the market as quickly as possible. The Speedster is assembled by Group Lotus in Hethel, England, about 150 kilometers north-east of London, where the renowned English sports car specialists and automotive consultants have been building cars since 1967. Opel quality assurance engineers work with their counterparts from Lotus to make sure that t hat the company’s guidelines and processes are applied to t he production of the Speedster. In addition, cars undergo a pre-defined test drive on the race-track adjacent to the plant before being released to the customer. Opel’s O pel’s confidence in the quality of its new two-seater sports car is further underlined by a tenyear anti-perforation warranty. Robert W. Hendry, Opel´s Chairman and Managing Director calls the Speedster “the embodiment of pure driving excitement, a real driving machine with fascinating design and a focus on agile handling. It conveys just the kind of exhilaration that our  customers can expect to feel more of in the future.”

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November 2000

Opel Frontera

Multiple Talents On and Off the Road An all-wheel drive model with ample comfort and safety

The Opel Frontera is an ideal partner for journeys over every kind of road (and in part of the world where there are none). Its curved outlines suggest its comfort and elegance as a modern leisure vehicle but at the same time confirm its sturdy character  as a true off-roader. Other features of this all-wheel-drive all-wheel-drive vehicle, of which more than 200,000 have been sold since its debut in 1991, are powerful engines with moderate fuel consumption, a high standard of journey comfort and outstandingly good handling either on hardtop roads or across country. The Frontera is available as the short threedoor Sport, with a four-door long-wheelbase body and with extensive equipment and trim options for the two-door (“RS”) or four-door (“Limited”) versions. A choice of modern engines with four-valve cylinder heads propels the Frontera vigorously yet with refinement. They start with a four-cylinder 2.2-liter gasoline engine rated at 100 kW/136 hp, with a maximum torque of 202 Nm at 2500 rpm. Two balance shafts help this engine to run admirably smoothly. With acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 13.4 seconds (four-door version: 14.0 seconds), a top speed of 165 km/h (161 km/h) and an MVEG standard-test fuel consumption of 11.1 liters per 100 kilometers, the Frontera 2.2 16V combines performance with a moderate thirst for fuel whichever body style is chosen. The same claims can be made for the 85 kW/115 hp turbodiesel, turbodiesel, the first engine to combine the advantages of direct fuel injection and four valves per cylinder in the offroad segment. With charge-air intercooling and two balance shafts, this engine needs only 9.1 liters of fuel (4-door version: 9.2 liters) to cove 100 kilometers. The

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performance available available from the 2.2-liter engine is noteworthy: it reaches its peak torque of 260 Nm at only 1900 rpm, accelerates the Frontera Sport in 19.9 seconds (four-door  version: 14.6 seconds) from 0 to 100 kilometers an hour, and gives this off-roader a top speed of 155 km/h (154 km/h). The top engine for the Frontera is of 3.2 liters’ capacity and is rated at 151 kW/205 hp. This V6 with its variable-length variable-length air intake system can be obtained in either the “Limited“ or the “RS“, and has a maximum torque of 290 Nm at 3000 rpm. The Frontera Limited 3.2 V6 is quick off the mark, reaching 100 km/h from a standstill in 9.7 seconds (with automatic transmission: transmission: 10.0 seconds). It has a top speed of 192 km/h (188 km/h) and according to the MVEG standard fuel consumption test, needs only an average of 12.6 liters (13.6 liters) per 100 kilometers. All the Frontera’s engines comply with the Euro 3 exhaust emission limits, and all of  them drive the wheels through a five-speed stick-shift gearbox. However, the Frontera’s pulling power is equally high and its refinement superb if the four-speed automatic transmission is chosen. Plenty of Load Space and High Trailer Loads A notable feature of this Opel leisure vehicle, which in two-door form measures 4.07 meters in length, 1.79 meters in width and 1.69 meters in height, is its versatile interior layout. Behind the rear seat there is space for 321 liters of luggage. If the standard 50:50 divided rear seat back is folded down, the load volume increases to 1137 liters. The long-bodied Frontera (4.46 m long, 1.79 m wide, 1.74 m high) can take even more on board, Even with all the seats in use its load area holds 518 liters, and at maximum load-carrying load-carrying capacity the figure f igure is 1790 liters. The Frontera confirms its high value as both workhorse and leisure vehicle by being able to tow worthwhile worthwhile trailer  loads. Depending on the chosen engine, the f our-door versions can pull up to 2800 (DTI 16V and 3.2 V6) or 2600 kilograms (2.2 16V). The two-door versions have a drawbar limit of 2400 kilograms.

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Robust Chassis for Safe Handling and a High Payload With its well-balanced chassis and suspension concept, the Frontera offers its occupants a standard of ride comfort and handling that matches passenger-car  standards. The front axle, with its double wishbones and torsion bar springs clearly plays an important part in this by keeping the camber and toe-in angles constant. The rigid rear axle is accurately located longitudinally longitudinally by four trailing links and laterally by a Panhard rod. Together with its direct steering and the rigid ladder-type frame, t his layout enhances cornering stability and maintains a constant ground clearance even when a heavy load is being carried. The flexibility afforded by the use of coil springs at the rear also enables the Frontera’s body to take up very extreme angles when being driven off-road. Spontaneous All-Wheel-Drive with “Shift-on-the-Fly” The Frontera’s driveline is in the forefront of all-wheel-drive technology. technology. Unlike many familiar driver-engaged driver-engaged systems, it is possible here to react immediately immediately to difficult road conditions or terrain simply by pressing a button. This “Shift-on-the-Fly” system permits a changeover from rear- to all-wheel drive at any speed up to 100 km/h. For extremely steep uphill or downhill gradients away from the road, an extra-low off-road ratio can be selected. The Frontera’s excellent off-road qualities are due not only to its driveline and suspension but also to the generous ground clearance of 216 millimeters (four-door  version: 215 millimeters) and its ability to tackle gradients of up to 80 percent. On all Fronteras, a brake system with four ventilated disks caters for the need to stop reliably. The “Sport RS”, “Limited” and “Limited 3.2 V6” versions also have ABS as standard. The safety package installed on all versions includes full-size airbags for the driver and front passenger and pyrotechnic-action seat belt tensioners integrated into the front seat frames. This popular Opel off-roader has a full standard equipment list, for example tinted windows, roof rails (four-door (f our-door versions), wipers/washers wipers/washers with intermittent action at front and rear, power steering, the Car 300 radio with cassette player, mudflaps at all wheels, side rubbing strips (four-door), a Triple Info display, an electronic immobilizer immobilizer using a transponder and central locking with radio-operated

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remote control. For the even more demanding customer the “RS” and “Limited” versions are available with such welcome luxuries as electric remote-control outside mirrors, electric windows, air conditioning, a load-area cover and removable, tilting sunroof panels at the front and rear (Frontera RS). The models with V6 engine are even more opulently equipped, with on-board computer, cruise control, air conditioning, conditioning, fog lights and height-adjustable height-adjustable driver’s seat.

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November 2000

Opel Combo

Economical Delivery Van with Passenger Car Comfort Payload increased to 634 kilograms

The Opel Combo combines a high payload and economy with comfort and convenience, convenience, safety and environmental compatibility. compatibility. This maneuverable delivery van with its 10.25-meter turning circle has one of the largest load capacities in its class. The Combo is powered by an economical 1.7-liter diesel engine rated at 44 kW (60 hp), which gives it a top speed of more than 140 km/h. Its fuel consumption is a modest 6.2 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers. The Combo is produced in Azambuja, Portugal. This compact delivery vehicle is sold in two body styles: a two-seater with a panel van body and a version with side and rear-door windows. Within an overall length of 4.23 meters and a width of 1.69 meters, the highly adaptable Combo Combo provides a load area 1.79 meters long and 1.51 meters wide. The width between the wheel arches is 1.13 meters and the loading height approximately 1.21 meters. The load platform is only 630 millimeters above the road surface. The Combo has a maximum load volume of 2720 (VDA standard) or 3130 liters (including the roof box). The roof box is accessible from the inside. It adds to the t he load-carrying space and makes it easier to load lengthy objects. Double hinged doors at the rear extend up into the roof and mean that t he Combo can even carry standard Euro pallets without difficulty. The doors are held open at angles of 90 and 180 degrees. The Combo 1.7 D’s payload has been increased to 634 kilograms for 2001. The maximum load on the roof is 100 kilograms. A practical feature: fastening rings in the load-area floor can be used to secure loads. A half-height steel partition wall and a standard safety grid retain loads safely if they are likely to slide forward without

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interfering with the view to the rear. The same applies to the partition with a large window that separates the load and occupant areas and reduces the sound level. The Combo has a comprehensive comprehensive equipment list that makes it functional, comfortable and convenient to drive. The standard safety equipment package is extensive, including full-size airbags for the driver and passenger, height-adjustable seat belts with belt tensioners and dual steel door beams. There is a full list of accessories to choose from, including a trailer tow bar, a roof rack system, a sliding floor to simplify the loading and unloading of bulky objects and a mobile phone installation kit. The optional NCDR 1100 navigation system provides useful support for delivery work by offering a large number of different destinations. The Combo’s chassis has McPherson struts, lateral control arms and trailing links at the front. At the rear there is a low, rigid axle specially developed for the Combo, with semi-elliptic semi-elliptic leaf springs. It ensures stability and comfort in all operating conditions and also permits a flat load-area floor.

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November 2000 Opel Astra Van

Fully Galvanized Body and More Powerful Engines for 2001

Launched in October 1998 in ten European countries, the Astra Van was voted “Van of  the Year” in 1999. This car-derived delivery van has been particularly successful in the United Kingdom where it is the clear “Number One” with a market-segment market-segment share of  over 50 percent. The Astra Van is the first f irst delivery vehicle in its class with a fully galvanized body and a 12-year anti-perforation warranty. warranty. Based on the Astra station wagon, the three-door  panel van not only meets the demands of commercial vehicle users but also provides the same high levels of comfort, handling, safety and economy as the passenger-car  version. The powertrain line-up now consists consists of a 1.6-liter gasoline unit with 62 kW (85 hp) which complies with the Euro 4 emissions standard and three lively direct injection turbo-diesels turbo-diesels with four-valve technology: the 1.7 DTI with 55 kW (75 hp) the 2.0 DI (60 kW / 82 hp) and the 2.0 DTI with 74 Kw / 100 hp. Unlike the station wagon, the Astra Van has no rear seats or rear side windows. This results in lower taxation in many markets. With an overall length of just 4.29 meters (the same as the station wagon) wagon) it has a generous cargo volume of 1600 liters. liters. The flat load bay is 1.70 m long and over 1.50 m wide (1.12 m between the wheelarches). Loading is easy thanks to the 575-mm sill-height and freight can be secured via six fastening-rings. fastening-rings. Behind the two front seats, a stable metal partition or an optional metal grille separates the cargo area from the passenger compartment. The maximum payload is 435 kg.

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The versatile van not only features the Astra’s comprehensive safety equipment but also its advanced chassis technology. This includes DSA (Dynamic SAfety) suspension geometry, a hydro-formed front subframe and the strategic use of lightweight material. At the rear the Astra Van has a particularly compact torsion beam axle. axle. The Astra Van’s engines deliver lively performance and economical economical fuel consumption. consumption. The 2.0 DTI 16V, for example, reaches a top speed of 188 km/h – with 230 Nm of  torque at 1950 rpm–, yet it consumes only 5.7 liters of fuel per 100 km (EU 99/100 combined cycle). The 1.6-liter gasoline unit and the 2.0 DI are available with Opel’s four-speed automatic gearbox. A worldwide first in the t he Vectra, this transmission automatically shifts into neutral while the vehicle is stationary, further reducing fuel consumption, particularly particularly in heavy urban traffic.

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November 2000

Opel Campo

The Practical Pick-up for Business and Leisure Wide range of versions for all kinds of transport tasks

Tailor-made transportation transportation for almost every purpose – the Opel Campo provides it. This pick-up, with an overall length of just under five meters, comes with a choice of  two turbocharged diesel engines and in three body styles: the normal cab with two seats and a long load platform, the longer sports cab with generous window area and two extra folding seats and the spacious four-door crew cab that accommodates accommodates five people including including the driver. The last two versions can be ordered either with the standard rear-wheel drive or with part-time four-wheel drive. The Campo is a real all-rounder for business or leisure use. It has a particularly particularly low load sill (between 665 and 745 millimeters depending depending on the model) and a load platform 1.53 meters wide. The length of the load area varies according to the cab version: 2.30 meters with the standard cab, 1.85 meters with the sports cab and 1.51 meters with the crew cab. The width between the wheel arches (1065 millimeters) and the height of the body sides (415 millimeters) are the same for all versions. The tailgate has a single, central handle f or quick, easy opening. The Campo with the highest payload is the normal-cab version with 2.5-liter diesel engine, which can carry 1045 kilograms. Depending on the model, the gross vehicle weight is between 2550 (4x2 driveline) and 2650 (4x4 driveline) kilograms. kilograms. The rearwheel-drive versions versions of the Campo can tow 1.45 tonnes; t onnes; this rises to 2.0 tonnes for the 4x4 versions, which have power steering, a revolution counter and a limited-slip rear  differential as standard equipment.

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The entry-level engine is a 56 kW (76 hp), 2.5-liter turbocharged turbocharged direct-injection diesel; in addition, the four-wheel-drive versions with sports or crew cab can be ordered with a 3.1-liter, 80 kW (109 hp) turbocharged diesel engine. Both these engines drive the wheels through a five-speed manual manual gearbox. Powered by the 2.5 DI, the t he Campo has a top speed of 125 km/h and an average fuel consumption (MVEG standard) of 8.2 liters per 100 kilometers. The corresponding corresponding figures for the 3.1 TDS are 140 km/h and 10.6 l/100 km. Campo drivers will benefit from the pick-up’s robust stability and low vibration levels – the body is mounted on a separate ladder-frame chassis – the sturdy but comfortable suspension with a long wheelbase (3025 millimeters), the ventilated front disc brakes and the independent suspension suspension at the front and rigid axle at the rear.

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November 2000

Opel Movano:

Versatile Versatile Heavy-Duty Van with Modern Diesel Engines Service intervals now at 30,000 km

With the Movano, Opel offers its commercial vehicle customers a highly versatile van in the gross weight category up to 3.5 metric tonnes. It has front-wheel drive and is available in more than 40 different versions. The choice of models includes a panel van, a “Combi” (with up to nine seats) and two chassis with either regular or double cab. For 2001, the program has been extended to include two further Movano versions suitable for individual bodies: a platform cab and a chassis cowl. The Movano is available with three wheelbase wheelbase lengths and three roof heights. This versatile model can also be ordered ex-factory with a dropside, a tipper or a box body, or as a service workshop. Running costs are kept low by the t hree strong but economical turbocharged turbocharged direct-injection diesel engines. engines. As well as the 1.9 DTI (59 kW/80 hp) and the 2.8 DTI (84 kW/115 hp) a third alternative is available for 2001: a 2.2-liter turbocharged diesel developing 66 kW/90 hp. The Movano engines are notable for the small amount of servicing they need. An inspection with oil change is only due after 30,000 kilometers. Throughout Europe, over 850 spezialized spezialized Opel commercial vehicle dealers will sell and service this model. With three overall lengths (4.89, 5.39 and 5.89 meters) and three roof heights (2.25, 2.49 and 2.72 meters), the Movano vans provide plenty of scope for satisfying customers’ individual individual needs. Depending on the wheelbase wheelbase (3.08, 3.58 or 4.08 meters) and the roof height, the total load volume is between 8.0 and 13.9 cubic meters, and the payloads range from 850 to 1700 kilograms. All Movano models can also tow a trailer weighing up to 2000 kilograms.

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The load area is extremely practical: the average roof height is 1.91 meters, so that it is possible to stand up in comfort. With the “maxi-roof”, the interior height goes up to 2.15 meters. The effective load area length, depending on the wheelbase, is between 2.71 and 3.71 meters. The width between the rear wheel arches is 1.28 meters and the maximum load-area width 1.76 meters. The rear doors with an opening width of 1.57 meters and the standard passenger-side sliding door, with its loading width of 1.10 meters, can both be used for inserting and removing European-standard pallets with a fork lift truck. The Movano can be obtained on request with a second sliding door on the driver’s side. The rear doors can be retained in the open position at either 90 or 180 degrees, so that the Movano can be loaded at a ramp without difficulty. As an option, the rear doors can be ordered with a maximum opening angle of 270 degrees; a wooden load-area floor  and half-height paneling of the load area are further options. Six fastening f astening rings are provided as a standard feature in the load-area floor to prevent the load from moving. The panel van now f eatures a strong partition wall with a window as standard equipment. Passenger-Car Comfort in the Cab Movano drivers enjoy a standard of comfort not far from that offered by modern passenger cars. The instrument instrument panel is ergonomically ergonomically laid out and features a revolution counter on all 2001 models. For a commercial vehicle of the Movano’s size, the entry height of only 42.9 centimeters is unusually low. Standard features include driver’s seat height adjustment, seat belt t ensioners and tinted windows. Thorough insulation of the cab ensures a low noise level. Day-to-day work in the Movano is made even easier by the standard power steering and by the provision of a large number of storage spaces for small items needed by the driver. The double bench passenger passenger seat that is now standard in all models has a storage compartment underneath. underneath. The Movano also has a glove compartment, an open shelf and a net on the dash panel. Features available available as options include ABS, air 

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conditioning conditioning and a heated windshield. The optional electrical comfort and convenience package includes electrically operated, heated outside mirrors, power front door  windows and remote-control central locking. There is also a winter package with heated seats and a headlamp cleaning system. The fuel tank has been increased in volume from 70 to 100 liters, extending further the Movano’s operating range. New for 2001 are 16-inch wheels and disk brakes all round as standard. The Movano’s safety equipment comprises a driver’s airbag and seat belt tensioner, anti-submarining anti-submarining ramps in the seats and lap-and-shoulder lap-and-shoulder seat belts for all front seat occupants. A passenger-side passenger-side airbag is available as an option. Power and Economy from Three Turbocharged Direct-Injection Diesels The Movano is available with a choice of three diesel engines, which drive the front wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox. The entry-level engine is a 1.9-liter  direct-injection direct-injection diesel that develops 59 kW (80 hp) at 4000 rpm. It enables a top speed of 129 km/h and a maximum torque of 170 Nm. Its fuel consumption (MVEG combined) is 8.5 liters per 100 kilometers. The new 2.2 DTI combines the advantages of common-rail direct injection, turbocharging turbocharging and charge-air intercooling. It is rated at 66 kW/90 hp and powers the Movano to a top speed of 130 km/h. This engine is noted for its moderate consumption, strong pulling power and minimum maintenance requirements. requirements. With double overhead camshafts in its aluminum cylinder head and four valves per cylinder, it consumes only 8.7 liters per 100 kilometers and delivers its maximum torque of 260 Nm at only 2000 rpm. The Movano Movano 2.8 DTI (84 kW/115 kW/115 hp) has a top speed speed of 143 km/h and a maximum torque of 260 Nm at only 1800 rpm. According to the MVEG test (combined cycle) it requires only 10.1 liters of diesel fuel per 100 kilometers.

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November 2000

Facts and figures

Opel Production Running High 14 European production plants • High investment in the future

Rüsselsheim. Rüsselsheim. “Adam Opel, mechanic, mechanic, Rüsselsheim, recommends recommends sewing machines machines of  all kinds. Newest designs, own construction. Stable, low prices” On April 10, 1863 the founder of the company placed an advertisement in the “Gross-Gerauer Kreisblatt”, the regional newspaper, newspaper, praising in the style of the time himself and his products. This was  just one year after he had begun to manufacture sewing machines. machines. Since then Opel’s production figures have included a million sewing machines, two and a half million bicycles and more than 50 million automobiles. 137 years later, Adam Opel’s claims still ring true. The company does indeed apply the latest design and construction methods to its vehicles and make every effort to sell them at acceptable prices – this is a fundamental principle from which the brand with the lightning-flash logo does not intend to depart. It also applies to its sister-company sister-company Vauxhall in Great Britain, which has produced and sold automobiles of Opel design since 1979 under its own name on its domestic market. Opel has belonged to General Motors (GM) for more than 70 years, the largest manufacturer of cars and trucks in the world with an output of 8.3 million units and a world market share of 15.8 percent (1999). Within this international corporation, globalization globalization is more than just an empty phrase – as the Corsa proves very well. It is a genuine “world car”, developed in Germany, built in eleven plants on five continents all over the world as a hatchback or notchback, station wagon and pick-up. Some six million people in 80 countries have chosen the second generation of this best-selling design in one form or another since it was launched in the spring of 1993. It is sold under the Opel, Chevrolet, Holden and Vauxhall brand names.

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GM is not only represented by the Opel and Vauxhall brands in Europe. In 1989 it acquired a 50-percent holding in the automobile division of Saab, and since 2000 this Swedish manufacturer has been a wholly-owned wholly-owned subsidiary. Quite new perspectives have opened up as well following the alliance negotiated with Fiat Auto S.p.a., the manufacturer of the Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Lancia brands, on March 13, 2000. Altogether, the new partners Opel and Fiat build more than ffour our million passenger cars a year. From 2001 on, two subsidiaries set up by t he partners in this alliance will assume responsibility responsibility for the development and production of engines and transmissions transmissions as well as for purchasing. Synergies will be exploited while each brand continues to be independent in the marketplace. marketplace. The Market: Astra and Corsa are among Europe’s Bestsellers New car registration records in the new millennium? millennium? Precisely 10,314,134 motor  vehicles, comprising nine million passenger cars and over a million commercial vehicles, were registered in the whole of Europe in the first six months of 2000 – about two percent more than in the same period of the previous year. If this trend continues for the rest of the year, the twenty-million mark will be exceeded. In 1999, the Europeans purchased precisely 18,935,516 new motor vehicles. The growth patterns compared with the first six months of 1999 are clearly identifiable: sales of commercial vehicles rose by 5.38 percent, more strongly than those of  passenger cars (1.92 percent). The Central European markets – Poland, the Czech and Slovak Republics, Hungary, Turkey and South-Eastern Europe – went up by 5.95 percent, whereas new registrations in Western Europe were only 2.02 percent higher  than in the previous year. Opel/Vauxhall, Opel/Vauxhall, with their t heir Astra and Corsa model lines, are represented twice among the five most popular cars in Europe as a whole. The Astra, with 357,010 registrations from January to June 2000, was in second place. Despite the imminent model change, the Corsa reached a total of 256, 856 registrations and secured an excellent fourth place in the list. The Zafira’s success as a best-selling best-selling compact van also continued:

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121,538 new registrations registrations in the first f irst half of 2000 surpassed the total for the whole of  1999. The table at the end of his chapter (page 78) offers detailed information on Opel and Vauxhall sales in the individual individual European markets. European car buyers registered precisely 978,654 cars bearing the Opel and Vauxhall brand names between January and the end of June 2000, 7500 fewer than in the first half of 1999. The market share of these t hese brands in Europe dropped from 9.78 percent (for the whole of 1999) to 9.49 percent. I n Western Europe, Opel and Vauxhall recorded market growth in Belgium and Luxembourg, Denmark, Great Britain, Italy, Sweden and Spain, though in these countries the overall market share none the less fell from 10.02 to 9.63 percent. The sales position in Central Europe, on the other hand, improved: the market share rose from 7.43 to 7.96 percent. The Turkish market was particularly particularly gratifying: 23,213 Opel models were registered there in the first six months of the year, three times as many as in the same period of 1999, with the result that market share in Turkey rose from 5.85 to 9.08 percent. A detailed summary at the end of this section shows how Opel and Vauxhall registrations progressed progressed in the various countries and what total volumes were reached. The Business Year: Opel’s Turnover Rose by 5.8 percent in 1999 Production at the plants operated by Adam Opel AG ran at high capacity in 1999: about 1,200,000 automobiles automobiles and component sets for assembly abroad were produced during the year – more than at any time since the boom years of 1991/92. Every day, an average of 3878 vehicles left the production plants. At the end of t he year the workforce totaled 42,317, about 2300 fewer than a year previously. About 10,000 people were employed by Opel’s sister-company Vauxhall, which built more than 315,000 automobiles automobiles in 1999. Altogether, more than 80,000 people were engaged on Opel’s and Vauxhall’s business activities within the companies that make up General Motors Europe. General Motors Europe, which has its head offices in Zürich, Switzerland, recorded a turnover of 29.04 billion euros (26.2 billion dollars) last year; the turnover figure f igure for 

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Adam Opel AG was 16.4 billion euros (DM 32 billion). This is 5.8 percent higher than in the previous year and the highest figure in the company’s 100-year history as an automobile manufacturer. manufacturer. Expenditure on research and development also reached a new record level: Opel invested 2.15 billion Marks (1.1 billion Euro) in this area compared with 1.83 billion Marks (0.94 billion Euro) in 1998. This expenditure as part of  the new model offensive, together with once-only effects from the previous year, led to an operating deficit of 225 million Marks (115 million Euro) and a loss of 81 million Marks (41 million Euro) in the t he annual accounts. The Plants: Investment in Modern Manufacturing Methods and High Quality No fewer than 14 plants in various European countries build vehicles bearing the Opel and Vauxhall badges. badges. The summary below and a table at the end of this section show which models are built at which location, which plants manufacture engines, transmissions transmissions and other components and what production volumes were achieved last year. Rüsselsheim (Germany) By 2005, one of the world’s most modern automobile manufacturing operations will have been built next to the existing production facilities at Opel’s home plant in Rüsselsheim. Rüsselsheim. The foundation stone for the new plant – where the Vectra and Omega car-lines will continue to be built – has already been laid and by 2002 the first cars are scheduled to start rolling off the assembly lines. Assuming three-shift working, it will be possible to produce up to 270,000 passenger cars a year. Opel has invested 419 million euros (DM 820 million) in this new plant, which will utilize the experience in flexible, ‘lean’ production gained at Opel’s production plant in Eisenach, Germany. Until the new production plant is up and running, vehicles are being built in parallel on the existing site. Rüsselsheim turned out about 238,000 cars in 1999, including the Cadillac Catera for the American market. The traditional production site in Germany’s Rhine-Main region employs employs almost 25,000 people. They not only produce complete cars but also transmissio t ransmissions, ns, another area in which both the products and production

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facilities are scheduled to be thoroughly modernized. The International Technical Development Development Center will also be extended: 8700 designers, engineers and technicians are already employed there. They develop the production production models but also sketch out pioneering pioneering new concepts such as the G 90 and research new, promising technologies for the future, Thanks to the ideas and innovations innovations generated by the ITDC’s staff, Opel O pel was granted 140 patents in 1999, and patent applications have been submittted for 100 further inventions. At Mainz-Kastel, a short drive from Rüsselsheim, the Global Alternative Propulsion Center (GAPC) focuses its efforts on the development of fuel cell vehicles. Founded by Opel and GM in 1998, GAPC employs 300 specialists working in Germany and at two facilities in the USA. Their goal is to introduce cars with the environmentally compatible and resource-conserving resource-conserving fuel cell technology technology at affordable prices. Opel’s HydroGen1 – a road-going, hydrogen-fueled engineering engineering study based on the successful Zafira compact van, is a major step on the way to achieving this target. The engineering study is driven by a 55 kW/75 hp three-phase electric motor that gives it a top speed of  140 km/h. The necessary electric energy is generated by a hydrogen-powered fuel-cell stack. The range of this full five-seater f ive-seater is around 400 kilometers. kilometers. In 1999, HydroGen1 was the center of public attention as the pace car f or the men’s and women’s marathons at the Sydney Olympics. Antwerp (Belgium) With an output of 322,911 passenger cars in 1999, Opel Belgium was the country’s largest automobile manufacturing manufacturing plant. Since the fall of 1998 the Antwerp plant has built only Astra models – the two- and four-door fastback sedans and the notchback version exclusive to Europe. 96 percent of Belgian production is exported, primarily to Germany (25 percent) but also to Spain (15 percent), Great Britain (9 percent) and France (8 percent). On June 27, 2000 the 6670 employees in Antwerp celebrated the production of their 11,111,111st vehicle. The plant also makes components such as fuel tanks and floor pans.

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Aspern (Austria) A notable landmark was reached in March 2000: the millionth ECOTEC compact engine was manufactured at the Aspern plant near Vienna. The three-and four-cylinder  gasoline engines engines produced there are referred to as the 1.0 12V and 1.2 16V for short. They pass along a shared assembly line and are intended for installation in Corsa, Astra and Agila models. Capacity has so far been 500,000 units annually, but Opel has now increased the maximum number number of units by a further 70,000 to meet demand for  the new Agila microvan. Opel Austria also makes transmissions – more than a million of them in 1999. The brand-new Easytronic automated gearbox for the new Corsa will also come from Austria. Azambuja (Portugal) Various versions of the Corsa are built in Azambuja, about 40 kilometers north of  Lisbon in Portugal. Apart from the hatchback Corsa, the 1100 employees at this Opel plant also make the Corsa Van, a version with sheet-metal panels instead of the rear  side windows that is not available on all markets – and the Combo delivery van. In 1999, a total of 53,700 vehicles emerged from this Opel plant in Portugal, the Combo accounting for 62 percent of them. Bochum (Germany) Zafira is the name of the Bochum plant’s latest product. This compact Van is assembled on the same line as the Astra. Production of this new model began on January 4, 1999, with an initial output of 30 per day, but in the meantime annual output has been run up to the scheduled figure of about 220,000 units. The success of this many-sided model is evident from the sales results: within a single year the Zafira became market leader in its segment in Denmark, Germany, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Austria, the Netherlands, Norway and Switzerland. The workforce at O pel’s plant on the River Ruhr, amounting to some 13,000 people, built more than 300,000 vehicles last year as well as 378,000 engines and 439,000 transmissions.

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Eisenach (Germany) Opel Eisenach GmbH, a subsidiary of Adam Opel AG with a workforce of 1980, builds about 700 Astra and Corsa cars a day in three t hree shifts. About half these cars are sold in Germany, the remainder exported to other European countries. The third-generation third-generation Corsa is also built at this plant in the German State of Thuringia. Following the fall of  the Berlin Wall and the regime that built it, Opel was one of the first western companies to invest to a considerable extent in the former GDR. Only two days after re-unification, on October 5, 1990, the first Vectra left the plant where the GDR’s Wartburg automobiles had previously been assembled. The new Opel plant in Eisenach, opened in 1992 after a construction period of only 19 months, is an outstanding example example of  ‘lean production’ today, and has served as a model for new Opel production facilities. Ellesmere Port (Great Britain) Always an impressive achievement: achievement: 106 tons of steel 13 tons of paint and 225 truckloads of parts from outside suppliers are transformed by a staff of 4900 people into 630 Astras during an average working day. Last year this Vauxhall plant in the county of Cheshire, Great Britain, built more than 167,000 Astra fastback and stationwagon models and also the Astravan. More than 60 percent of these vehicles were exported. The plant’s other products are also destined for various markets: V6 ECOTEC engines, axles and bare bodyshells. Starting in t he spring of 2001, the Frontera is also to be built at this plant. Vauxhall is investing the equivalent equivalent of 86 million Marks (44 million Euro) to transfer construction of this off-road model from subsidiary subsidiary IBC Vehicles in Luton to Ellesmere Port. Gliwice (Poland) Opel’s most recently opened plant in Europe is situated in the Upper Silesian region. With a renowned college of advanced technology and any number of well-trained technicians and other skilled staff, this industrial region proved to be ideal for modern automobile manufacturing. manufacturing. Within 22 months, a factory occupying a total site area of 70 hectares went up on the outskirts of the former mining town of Gliwice. The Opel plant

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in Eisenach, Germany, served as a model when training the 1,900-strong workforce and building up flexible, ‘lean-production’ ‘lean-production’ facilities. Gliwice began to build the Astra Classic in 1998, and this was joined in February 2000 by the Agila microvan. Opel plans to increase capacity at this plant to 150,000 vehicles per year. Kaiserslautern (Germany) The new all-aluminum engine series which Kaiserslautern is going to build, is a real ‘world engine’. For the first time, American and European engineers worked together to develop a unit suitable for Saturn, Pontiac and Chevrolet models in the USA and also models produced by Opel/Vauxhall and Saab. This family of engines is scheduled for  production on both sides of the Atlantic. The first version, a 2.2-liter four-cylinder, is being made in Tonawanda in the US state of New York. Its first European application application was in the new Opel Astra Coupé. Output of this gasoline engine will then rise to 460,000 units annually. The Kaiserslautern workforce has plenty of experience of  producing engines engines in high volume: it has been making Opel’s direct-injection diesels diesels since 1996. Demand for these is so high that Opel has invested a further 67 million Marks (34.3 million Euro) to expand the production facility and boost capacity from 250,000 to 330,000 engines a year. Luton (Great Britain) More than 145,000 Vectras were built in 1999 at the Luton plant in the county of Bedfordshire. Production at this plant is still distributed over four floors of the buildings, but Vauxhall plans to invest the equivalent of 102 million Marks (52 million Euro) in order to modernize the assembly procedures and improve working conditions for the workforce, which totals 4900 people. Luton is also where Vauxhall’s central spare parts and accessories store is situated. In 1999, it supplied dealers with 9,300,000 parts. Vauxhall’s subsidiary subsidiary IBC Vehicles is based in Luton as well: it built 38,500 Fronteras there last year. Production of this off-roader will be moved to Ellesmere Port in 2001, so that IBC I BC Vehicles can concentrate on building the Vivaro, a completely new range of  delivery vans and light commercial vehicles developed jointly with Renault. 300 million euros have been invested in converting the plant for its new task.

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Strasbourg (France) In 1999 General Motors took over this plant from the supplier Delphi, a former GM subsidiary. About 2000 people are employed there on manufacturing automatic transmissions transmissions (more than 300,000 annually, for use in the Opel Omega, for instance, but also for sale to other manufacturers such as BMW. The flexible production arrangements arrangements and high productivity of this plant have gained this transmission plant in France’s Alsace region the “Best Industrial Plant of 2000” award from the t he leading management school “Insead” and the weekly magazine “L’Usine”. Szentgotthárd (Hungary) The Szentgotthárd plant in Western Hungary is only 130 kilometers south of the Austrian capital of Vienna. It manufactured more than 515,000 ECOTEC 1.8 16V engines in 1999. Opel/Vauxhall will build its new continuously variable transmission at this Hungarian location from 2001 on. More than 230 million Marks (118 million Euro) have already been invested in extending this plant, which is designed for an annual output of 250,000 transmissions. Torbali (Turkey) Torbali is situated near the port of Izmir in Turkey. Here Opel Türkiye, a subsidiary of  Adam Opel AG, builds the Opel Vectra for the domestic market. A staff of just under  300 assembled 4300 cars last year from CSO (Component Set Order) parts. Zaragoza (Spain) August 31, 2000 was an important date for Opel España, the date on which production of the new Corsa started. The plant, constructed about 20 years ago to produce the first-generation Corsa, was thoroughly modernized and converted shortly beforehand. beforehand. A second assembly line makes it more flexible, and the production workplaces have been re-arranged for greater ergonomic efficiency. For example, assembly personnel

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no longer have to keep pace with the cars as they move along the line, but ride with them until their particular task is finished. Laser measurement of the bodies reveals the slightest inaccuracies inaccuracies before the cars are delivered to dealers. With an output of more than 400,000 Corsas and Tigras last year, the Zaragoza plant is the largest operated by Opel and General Motors. Almost 90 percent of its vehicles are exported. Opel Vehicles Built in Cooperation with Lotus, Bertone and Renault The Opel Speedster/Vauxhall VX 220 is now being built by famous the sports-car  manufacturer Lotus, situated near Norwich (Great Britain). The Astra Coupé is produced by the renowned design and coachbuilding specialists, specialists, Bertone in Turin, Italy and the Movano commercial vehicle range at Renault’s Batilly plant near Metz, France.

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Chronicle: Opel – A Car-Maker with a Great Heritage 1862 1862

Adam Adam Opel Opel (bor (born n 183 1837) 7) sta starts rts to to buil build d sew sewin ing g mac machi hine nes s on on an an old old metalworking shop in Rüsselsheim

1886 1886

Star Startt of of bic bicyc ycle le prod produc ucti tion on,, fir first st Brit Britis ishh-st styl yle e ‘pe ‘penn nny-f y-far arth thin ing’ g’ leav leaves es the the workshop

1899 1899

Opel Opel’s ’s aut autom omob obil ile e prod produc ucti tion on sta start rts s with with the the “Op “Opel el Pat Paten entt-Mo Moto torw rwag agen en System Lutzmann“, an open three-seater with a 3.5 hp single-cylinder  engine

1901

Opel’s fir first mo motorcycle is offe ffered for sale

1911 1911

Opel Opel buil builds ds air aircr craf aftt engi engine nes s for for bip bipla lane nes; s; in in Aug Augus ustt a maj major or fir fire e des destr troy oys s large sections of the factory f actory in Rüsselsheim

1924 1924

Opel Opel intr introd oduc uces es Amer Americ ican an-s -sty tyle le conv convey eyor or-b -bel eltt asse assemb mbly ly.. The The 4/1 4/12 2 hp hp model (nicknamed the “Tree Frog” is Germany’s f irst mass-produced car, with more than 100,000 built

1929 1929

In Marc March h Gen Gener eral al Moto Motors rs acqu acquir ires es 80 perc percen entt of of the the Opel Opel comp compan any’ y’s s shares, followed by the remainder in 1931

1935 1935

The The Oly Olymp mpia ia mode modell is is int intro rodu duce ced d at at the the Berl Berlin in Moto Motorr Sho Show w – Germ German any’ y’s s first production car with a load-bearing load-bearing steel bodyshell

1946 1946

The The fir first st post post-w -war ar Opel Opel is a “Bl “Blit itz” z” truc truck, k, whic which h lef leftt the the ass assem embl bly y lin line e in in Rüsselsheim in July. The Olympia follows in December 1947 as Opel’s first post-war passenger car 

1962 1962

The The new new plan plantt in in Boc Bochu hum, m, on the the sit site e of of a form former er coal coal mine mine,, beg begin ins s to to produce the Kadett A in August

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1966 1966

The The tes testi ting ng and and pro provi ving ng grou ground nd in Dude Dudenh nhof ofen en is inau inaugu gura rate ted. d. In Kaiserslautern Kaiserslautern a plant for the production of chassis components and plastic parts is opened

1971 1971

Geor Georg g von von Opel Opel reac reache hes s a spee speed d of of 188 188 km/h km/h in an elec electr tric ic car car bas based ed on the Opel GT

1979 1979

The The Kad Kadet ettt D, D, Opel Opel’s ’s firs firstt car car with with fron frontt-wh whee eell dri drive ve,, is is lau launc nche hed d

1982 1982

The The Cor Corsa sa star starts ts prod produc ucti tion on in a new newly ly buil builtt plan plantt in Zara Zarago goza za,, Spai Spain n

1985 1985

Opel Opel is the the firs firstt Germ German an auto automo mobi bile le man manuf ufac actu ture rerr to offe offerr all all the the mod model els s in its program with exhaust emission control by catalytic converter 

1990 1990

Vect Vectra ra asse assemb mbly ly star starts ts in Eise Eisena nach ch.. Fro From 199 1992 2 on on the the new newly ly buil builtt plan plantt manufactures the Astra, and from 1993 on the Corsa, too.

1996 1996

Opel Opel coop cooper erat ates es with with Renau enault lt in the the comm comme ercia rciall-ve vehi hicl cle e are area a

1999 1999

100 100 year years s of of car car manu manufa fact ctur urin ing; g; 50 50 mil milli lion on Ope Opell cars cars and and othe otherr vehi vehicl cles es so so far built

2000 2000

Gene Genera rall Mot Motor ors s and and Fiat Fiat for form m an an all allia ianc nce; e; Ope Opell pla plans ns joi joint nt ven ventu ture res s wit with h the Italian manufacturer in purchasing as well as in engine and transmission development

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Opel/Vauxhall New-Vehicle Registrations in Europe

Country

Total new

Opel/Vauxhall

Total new

Opel/Vauxhall

registrations in

market share,

registrations

market share,

1999 (units)

1999 (%)

from January to January – June June 2000

2000 (%)

(units) Belgium and Luxembourg

604,869

9.07

391,946

9.38

Denmark

182,220

6.89

82,529

7.77

Germany

4,127,201

12.89

1,973,676

11.40

Finland

156,233

11.05

90,535

9.98

France

2,581,928

5.72

1,382,611

5.65

Greece

285,566

8.34

179,790

7.42

2,485,720

12.71

1,368,627

13.28

212,878

9.05

210,237

8.65

2,545,799

8.21

1,513,744

8.38

Netherlands

728,466

11.81

436,583

11.12

Norway

134,273

8.63

70,587

7.17

Austria

350,230

9.60

197,050

9.24

Portugal

407,667

11.91

220,869

10.76

Sweden

330,546

4.83

167,590

5.03

Switzerland

342,735

10.84

189,866

10.34

1,752,691

9.16

939,833

9.36

17,229,022

10.02

9,416,073

9.63

Poland

683,237

8.80

308,973

7.84

Czech/Slovak Republics

229,735

5.29

115,571

5.43

Turkey

328,807

5.85

255,752

9.08

South-Eastern Europe

464,715

7.59

217,765

8.18

1,706,494

7.43

898,061

7.96

18,935,516

9.78

10, 314,134

9.49

Great Britain Ireland Italy

Spain Western Europe

Central Europe Total Europe

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Opel/Vauxhall Production at a Glance

Place

Germany

Rüsselsheim

Belongs to Production of

Quantity

Employees

GM since

(approx.)

(approx.)

1929

Vectra

157,100

Omega

63,900

Cadillac

16,500

24,800

Catera1 Transmissions Bochum

Eisenach

1962

1990

42,700

Astra

153,100

Zafira

150,000

Transmissions

439,900

Engines

378,200

Corsa

79,500

Astra

72,500

12,600

1900

Kaiserslautern

1966

Engines

389,500

4400

Belgium

Antwerp

1924

Astra

323,000

6700

France

Strasbourg

Transmissions

323,200

2000

Great Britain

Ellesmere Port

Astra

68,400

4900

Astra

98,900

1962

Van/Wagon Engines

111,600 145,400

4900

38,500

1600

Luton

1925

Vectra

Luton (IBC)

1987

Frontera

Norwich (Lotus)

Speedster/ VX 2202

Italy

Turin (Bertone)

Austria

Aspern

Astra Coupé2 1963

Engines Transmissions

Poland

Portugal

Gliwice

1998

Astra Classic

900 397,500

2500

1,029,100 41,500

Agila 2

100

1900

Warsaw

1994

Vectra

5300

200

Azambuja

1959

Corsa

8700

1000

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Spain

Zaragoza

1982

Corsa Van

11,400

Combo

33,600

Corsa

387,400

Tigra

8700

23,000

Turkey

Torbali

1989

Vectra

4300

300

Hungary

Szentgotthárd

1990

Vectra

4000

1000

Engines

Details for 1999

1

Exported to USA

2

Sales start 2000

515,300

3

Production ceased in summer 2000.