Holden Vectra B 2.0i 16V (136 Hp)


Holden Vectra:

The Opel Vectra is a mid-size car that was engineered and produced by the German automaker Opel from 1988 until 2010. Available in saloon, hatchback and estate body styles, the Vectra was also sold by the Vauxhall marque in the United Kingdom as the Vauxhall Cavalier from 1988 to 1995 and then as the Vauxhall Vectra from 1995 to 2008, and it was also sold by Holden in Australia as the Holden Vectra, by Chevrolet in Latin America as the Chevrolet Vectra....(Read more on Wikipedia)

B Overview:

Holden Vectra (B). With 188 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1285 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.6 s). The top speed reaches 215 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

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Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Adequate and balanced power output (170 hp) for versatile driving.
  • • Respectable acceleration of 8.8 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
  • • Balanced fuel consumption of 8.5 L/100 km for its class.
  • • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
  • • Generous trunk capacity of 500 Liters.

Cons:

  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Hatchback (B): 1998 - 2000).

General:
Brand:Holden
Model:Vectra
Generation:B
Modification (Engine):2.0i 16V (136 Hp)
Start of production:1999
End of production:2000
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:136 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre:68.1 Hp/l
Torque:188 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Engine displacement:1998
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:DOHC
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:10 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:7.6 sec
Maximum speed:215 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:9.4 kg/Hp, 105.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:6.8 kg/Nm, 146.3 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:7.2 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1285
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:500 l
Fuel tank capacity:60 l
Size:
Length:4477 mm mm [Same length.]
Width:1707 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:1428 mm mm [Same height.]
Wheelbase:2640 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:1484 mm
Rear (Back) track:1470 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size195/65 R15 V
Front suspensionCoil spring
Rear suspensionCoil spring

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