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Vauxhall calls its coupe-cabriolet Astra the TwinTop. Image by James Jenkins.

Vauxhall calls its coupe-cabriolet Astra the TwinTop
Vauxhall's Astra is the latest mid-sized hatch to go under the knife. The TwinTop is the result.

   


Reviews homepage -> Vauxhall reviews -> 2006 Vauxhall Astra -> Sport 1.8i 16v technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 130
0-60 mph (seconds): 10.7

Urban mpg: 27.4
Extra urban mpg: 45.6
Combined mpg: 36.7
CO2 (g/km): 185


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4476
Height (mm): 1411
Width (mm): 1759
Wheelbase (mm): 2614
Cargo volume (litres): 205
Gross weight (kg): 1870
Kerb weight (kg): 1445
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 1200
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 750
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 52


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Designation: ECOTEC-4. Four cylinder petrol engine, in line, mounted in front transversely. Alloy cylinder head. Cast iron block.

Management: Emissions controlled to Euro IV levels.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1796
Compression ratio: 10.50:1
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder. Variable valve timing.
Max. power (bhp): 138 at 6300 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 129 at 3800 rpm

Transmission: Five-speed manual gearbox, driving through the front wheels. Hydraulically actuated, self-adjusting single-plate clutch.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Independent. Lightweight MacPherson struts with gas-pressure dampers and coil springs. Anti-roll bar. Hydro-formed subframe offers increased lateral stiffness. Hydraulic control arm bushing to give improved insulation from road noise.

Rear: Lightweight torsion beam rear axle with one-piece, hollow cast trailing arms. Built-in anti-roll bar. Progressive-rate double conical mini-block springs and gas-pressure dampers.

Steering: Electro-hydraulic power-assisted steering.

Turning circle diameter (m): 10.75

Brakes: Front: ventilated discs (280mm). Rear: solid discs (264mm). ABS with EBD, CBC, EBA. Dual circuit, diagonally split braking system.

Wheels: 16-inch 10-spoke alloys as standard. 17-inch twin-spoke alloy wheels fitted to test car at extra cost.

Tyres: 205/55 R16 as standard. 225/45 R17 fitted to test car.







 

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