Opel Vectra - series A & B

Wednesday 10 December 2008
The first Vectra, known as the Vectra A, was introduced in 1988 as a saloon and hatchback, replacing the Opel Ascona C. A coupé based on the Vectra, called the Calibra, was also sold. Vauxhall, GM's British subsidiary which shared most of its models with Opel, did not call this model "Vectra" but rather marketed it as the Cavalier. The second model, the Vectra B, was introduced in 1995, and the model range included an estate version for the first time. This model replaced the Vauxhall Cavalier in the UK, and the Holden Apollo in Australia. In 1998, Holden began assembly of the Vectra for export to other right-hand drive markets in the region, although this was aversely affected by the Asian economic crisis, and ended in 2001. Model A is manufacutred by GAMA with low details but stylish apperance. Second model is Schuco.


Technical data:
- engine: L4
- capacity: 1389 cc
- horsepower: 75 HP
- gearbox: 5+1
- top speed: 150 km/h

Technical data:
- engine: L4
- capacity: 2000 cc
- horsepower: 115 HP
- gearbox: 5+1
- top speed: 205 km/h