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Holden Vectra B 2.5 i V6 24V (170 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 230 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1370 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.8 s). The top speed reaches 230 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.
Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Hatchback (B): 1998 - 2000).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Holden |
| Model: | Vectra |
| Generation: | B |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 i V6 24V (170 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 170 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 68.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 230 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2498 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| 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: | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.1 kg/Hp, 124.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6 kg/Nm, 167.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1370 |
| 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 Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/65 R15 V |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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