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Vauxhall Astra Mk II Belmont 1.8i (111 Hp)
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Vauxhall Astra:
The Vauxhall Astra is a compact car/small family car that has been sold by Vauxhall since 1980. Over its eight generations, it has been made at several GM/Opel/Stellantis plants around Europe - however most versions have been sourced from Vauxhall's plant at Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, United Kingdom.
For its first two generations, the nameplate was applied to right-hand drive versions of the Opel Kadett for use in the UK. Since 1991, Opel has used the Astra nameplate on its B/C-platform. General Motors' Saturn division in the United States also offered a Belgian-built version of the Astra as a captive import from late 2007 until Saturn was discontinued following GM's 2010 bankruptcy....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Mk II Belmont Overview:
Vauxhall Astra (Mk II Belmont). Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.8i (111 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A slightly detuned variant of the 1.8i, this engine still provides robust performance, offering a lively driving experience for the Belmont range.
Fuel Economy
Similar to its 115 Hp counterpart, this 1.8i engine would offer a balance of power and moderate fuel consumption, typical for a performance-oriented petrol engine of its time.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Wide range of economical engine options
- • Practical and spacious sedan body style
- • Generally reliable and easy to maintain
- • Affordable purchase and running costs
- • Simple, functional interior design
Cons:
- • Outdated safety features by modern standards
- • Basic interior comfort and amenities
- • Some engines offer very modest performance
- • Prone to rust in older models
- • Lack of modern driving aids
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Mk II Belmont: 1984 - 1986).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Astra |
| Generation: | Mk II Belmont |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8i (111 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1986 |
| End of production: | 1991 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 111 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | 18SE More details about the engine 18SE |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 6.9 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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