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Source July 2003
  
CHEVROLET OPTRA 1.8 LT - Technical Specifications

Engine

Layout 4 cyls in-line, 1799cc, petrol
Max power 115bhp at 5800rpm
Max torque 15.9kgm at 4000rpm
Specific output 63.9bhp per litre
Power to weight 90.9bhp per tonne
Torque to weight 12.57kgm per tonne
Installation Front, transverse, front-wheel-drive
Construction Iron block and alloy head
Bore/stroke 81.6/86.0mm
Valve gear 4 per cyl, dohc
Compression ratio 9.8±0.2:1
Ignition and fuel Electronic MPFI

Layout

Fuel consumption

Brakes

AC

Gearbox

Type: Five-speed manual

Gear Ratios/kph per 1000rpm
1st 3.545/8.2
2nd 2.158/13.5
3rd 1.478/19.7
4th 1.129/25.7
5th 0.866/33.5
Final drive 3.722:1

Steering

Type Rack and pinion, power-assisted
Turns lock to lock 2.8

Suspension

Front Independent, MacPherson sturts, gas shock absorbers
Rear Independent, MacPherson struts, dual link, gas shock absorbers

Maximum speeds(kph/rpm)

5th
191/5700
4th
167.2/6500
3rd
127.8/6500
2nd
87.5/6500
1st
53.3/6500

Acceleration from Rest

[Surface Dry] Speed kph
Sec
10
0.56
20
1.18
30
1.72
40
2.62
50
3.55
60
4.70
70
5.98
80
7.28
90
9.13
100
11.11
110
13.18
120
15.80
130
21.02
140
24.48
150
28.97

Acceleration through the gear

Kph 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
20-80(3rd gear)  -  11.8 - -
40-100(4th gear)  -  - 16.3 -
Equipment
Air-conditioning
Electric Windows
Power mirrors
Alloy wheels
Steering adj.
Manual
Seat adjustment
Manual
Fog lamps
Music system
Airbag
Driver's side

Speedo Error

Speedo reading - kph
True kph
40
38
60
58
80
78
100
96
120
115
140
132
  

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel size 5.5J x 14-inch
Made of Alloy
Tyres 185/65 R14
  

Brakes

Anti-lock not available
Front Discs
Rear Drums
  

Rating the CHEVROLET FORESTER 2.0 AWD

Looks & Styling:- Well proportioned and distinctive from any angle
Engine & performance:- Lethargic at low revs but a brisk performer all the same
Gearbox:- Clunky and slow-witted shift the biggest letdown
Comfort:- Rear passengers have it best with loads of space and hushed interiors
Driver Appeal:- More for relaxed cruising than enthusiastic driving
Build, quality & finish :- Not as solid as European rivals but quality still world class.
Fuel efficiency:- Pretty much the norm for this class of car
Air-conditioning:- No automatic climate control but does the job effectively
Value for money:- The raison d’etre to buy this car
Ownership experience:- GM still needs to get its sales and service act together
Gearing
 
Dimensions
Body Four-door, sedan Front/rear tracks 1480/1480mm Turning diameter 10.4m Trunk volume 405 litres Kerb weight 1265kg Weight distribution front/rear n/a Ground clearance 173mm

 
 
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