Opel Kadett E GSi 16V group A (1988)
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1967: Opel Kadett B
1975: Opel Kadett C GT/E
1978: Opel Kadett C2 GT/E
1982: Opel Kadett D GT/E
1984: Opel Kadett E 1.8 GSi
1987: Opel Kadett E 2.0 GSi
1988: Opel Kadett E GSi 16V
1992: Opel Astra F GSI 16V

Also called Vauxhall Astra E GTE 16V

Specifications

Group/Class A/7 Homologation number: A5369
Years active 1988 - 1992 Homologation start: 1/10/1988
Homologation end: 31/12/1997
Engine
Type GM Family II C20XE, straight 4 cyl, 4 stroke, petrol engine located front transverse with 7.5o front inclination
Capacity 1998 cc WRC: 1998 cc
Bore x Stroke (mm) 86.0 x 86.0
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Output power - torgue 220 HP / 7800 rpm 20.9 kgm (220 Nm) / 6200 rpm
Main bearings cast iron crankshaft with 5 main bearings 58mm diameter, 49mm big end journals diameter connecting rod length 143mm, big end bearing tunnel diameter 52.6mm, aluminium alloy piston with 30.5mm compression height
Materials block: cast iron, 271mm height cylinderhead: cross flow aluminium alloy with hemispherical combustion chambers, 135.6mm height
Cams/valves dual overhead camshafts (DOHC), belt driven 4 valves/cyl. - 16 valves total. 33.1mm inlet valve diameter, sodium filled exhaust valves with 29.1mm diameter. 23o angle between inlet valves and vertical, 23o angle between exhaust valves and vertical
Aspiration natural, Bosch Motronic M2.5 (1990+: M2.7) multi point electronic fuel injection
Ignition electronic, firing order 1-3-4-2. Champion RC9MCC spark plugs
Cooling system jacketed watercooled with pump, radiator, 5 blades 380mm diameter fan and thermostat 7.5 lt
Lubrication system wet sump with 1 oil cooler 4.5 lt
Transmission
Type front wheel drive Getrag F20, 5 speed, or X-trac 6 speed manual gearbox
Gearbox ratios F20, 1st: 3.545/1 (39/11)
2nd: 2.158/1 (41/19)
3rd: 1.478/1 (34/23)
4th: 1.129/1 (35/31)
5th: 0.886/1 (31/35)
R: 3.333/1 (27/12 x 40/27)
X-trac, no synchro, 1st: 2.800/1 (42/15)
2nd: 2.167/1 (39/18)
3rd: 1.850/1 (37/20)
4th: 1.591/1 (35/22)
5th: 1.375/1 (33/24)
6th: 1.179/1 (33/28)
R: 3.333/1 (27/12 x 40/27)
X-trac, no synchro, 1st: 2.800/1 (42/15)
2nd: 2.167/1 (39/18)
3rd: 1.850/1 (37/20)
4th: 1.650/1 (33/20)
5th: 1.44/1 (36/25)
6th: 1.26/1 (34/27)
R: 3.00/1 (16/42 x 42/16)
1989, ES: 1st: 2.31/1 (30/13)
2nd: 1.69/1 (27/16)
3rd: 1.39/1 (25/18)
4th: 1.20/1 (24/20)
5th: 1.05/1 (23/22)
R: 3.33/1 (27/12 x 40/27)
Diffrential ratio 3.550/1 (71/20), and 2.55/1 (51/20), 2.65/1 (53/20), 2.74/1 (52/19), 2.84/1 (54/19), 2.94/1 (53/18), 3.06/1 (55/18), 3.18/1 (54/17), 3.29/1 (56/17), 3.44/1 (55/16), 3.56/1 (57/16), 3.73/1 (56/15), 3.87/1 (58/15), 4.07/1 (57/14), 4.21/1 (59/14).
4.500/1 (63/14), 3.74/1 (71/19), 3.94/1 (71/18), 4.19/1 (67/16), 4.200/1, (63/15), 4.78/1 (67/14), 4.85/1 (63/13), 5.180/1 (57/11).
1989, ES: 3.42/1 (65/19)
ZF helical gears limited slip front differential
Clutch dry single disc, 230mm diameter
Chassis-body
Type steel monocoque chassis of GM T platform with roll-cage and front suspension steel sub-frame. 3 door hatchback steel bodyshell with steel doors, steel front/rear bonnets, plastic front/rear bumpers and plastic rear airfoil. 1990: 5 door steel hatchback bodyshell
Front suspension mac pherson strut with lower "L" wishbone, coil spring (tarmac 200 lbs), telescopic gas shock absorber and anti roll bar
Rear suspension trailing torsion beam axle with coil spring (tarmac 200 lbs), telescopic gas shock absorber and anti roll bar
Steering system rack and pinion with hydraulic power assistance 17.1/1, 22/1, 14.8/1 ratio
Brakes Front ventilated discs 256mm diameter with 1 cast iron piston caliper 52mm diameter. Rear solid discs 260mm diameter with 1 cast iron piston caliper 35mm diameter.
Front ventilated discs 290mm diameter with 4 aluminium piston calipers 38/42.8mm diameter, rear solid discs 250mm diameter with 2 aluminium piston calipers 42.8mm diameter.
Front ventilated discs 290mm diameter with 4 aluminium piston calipers 38.1/41.3mm diameter. Rear solid discs 251mm diameter with 2 aluminium piston calipers 32/36mm diameter.
Front ventilated discs 256mm diameter with 1 cast iron piston caliper 54mm diameter. Rear solid discs 236mm diameter with 1 cast iron piston caliper 36mm diameter.
Front ventilated discs 255/290mm diameter with 4 aluminium piston calipers 38mm diameter. Rear solid discs 250mm diameter with 2 AP aluminium piston calipers 41.2mm diameter.
Front ventilated discs 304mm diameter with 4 AP aluminium piston calipers 28/42.8mm diameter.
Front ventilated discs 290/300mm diameter with 4 AP aluminium piston calipers 2x38.1+2x41.3mm pairs diameter. Rear ventilated discs 295mm diameter with 4 aluminium piston calipers 2+41.3+2x44.4mm pairs diameter.
Front ventilated discs 295/304mm diameter with 4 AP aluminium piston calipers 2x44.4+2x41.3mm pairs diameter. Rear ventilated discs 254mm diameter with 2 Lucas aluminium piston calipers 36/38.1/41.3mm diameter.
Front ventilated carbon fibre discs 292mm diameter with 4 aluminium piston calipers 2x41.3+2.44.4mm diameter, rear ventilated carbon fibre disks 280mm diameter with 2 aluminium piston calipers 36/38.1/41.3mm diameter.
1989: front ventilated discs 315/325/327/330mm diameter with 4 aluminium piston calipers 41.3/44.5mm diameter, or 330mm disc diameter with 4 aluminium piston calipers 42.8mm diameter.
1989: front ventilated discs 305mm diameter with 4 Brembo aluminium piston calipers 2x36+2x40mm pairs diameter, or 332/355 disc diameter with 4 Brembo aluminium piston calipers 2x38+2x42mm pairs diameter, rear ventilated discs 278mm diameter with 4 Brembo aluminium piston calipers 2x34+2x38mm pairs diameter.
1990: front/rear ventilated discs 320mm diameter with 4 aluminium piston calipers 2x36+2x40mm pairs diameter
dual circuit with servo, adjustable ratio split front to rear. Rear disc brake protection shield, 1989: front/rear brake disc dirt removal scoop
Dimensions
length: 3.998 m (157.4 in) width: 1.663 m (65.5 in) height: 1.395 m (54.9 in)
wheelbase: 2.520 m (99.2 in) front track: 1.406 m (55.4 in) rear track: 1.406 m (55.4 in)
Rims - tires 5.5 x 14", 1990: 6 x 15" Michelin, gravel:
M4 or M5, 14/60-14XT (175/70-14),
L81 or L91, 16/62-15 (195/60x15),
snow: 15/65-15 (195/65R15)
Weight 910 - 1000 kg
Fuel tank 52 lt, 1989: 57.5 lt
Drag coefficient 0.32 Frontal area: 1.9 sqm

Results in WRC

Statistics

1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 Total
Works
Races /wins (A/7 wins) 5/(3) 7/(4) 12/(7)
Entries/finishes 10/6 7/5 17/11 (64.7%)
Others
Races/wins (A/7 wins) 1 +3/(2) +1 9/(3) 8/(1) 7 7 5 3 44/(6)
Entries/finishes 4/1 10/6 9/3 22/6 13/7 15/11 15/4 11/6 6/1 105/45 (42.9%)
Total WRC results
Races/wins (A/7 wins) 1 8/(5) 8/(4) 9/(3) 8/(1) 7 7 5 3 58/(13)
Entries/finishes 4/1 20/12 16/8 22/6 13/7 15/11 15/4 11/6 6/1 122/56 (45.9%)

Races

Works team: GM Euro Sport

Season

Vauxhall Astra GSi 16V
A/7 classification noted in brackets
Entry Rally event
Driver
Codriver
Team M.C
Entry list
SVE
Entry list
POR KEN TdC GRE Oly (N.Z) ARG FIN (CdI) S.R RAC
Derek Bell
Magnus Andersson
works 29th (3rd)
Malcolm Wilson
Ian Grindrod
works sus pen sion
Dave Metcalfe
Mike Broad
GM Dealersport eng ine
Chris Birkbeck
Trevor Godden
GM Dealersport eng ine
Statistics
Others starts/finishes 4/1 4/1

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Παγκόσμια πρώτη με 16 βαλβίδες στο RAC '88 για το Όπελ Καντέτ GSi 16V ή Βόξολ Άστρα GTE (όπως θέλουν οι Βρετανοί). Το καλύτερο ίσως αυτοκίνητο αυτή τη στιγμή, με κίνηση στους δύο τροχούς θα συνεχίσει τη χρονιά που μόλις άρχισε, στα χέρια του Μάλκομ Ουΐλσον. Εδώ, ο "ευκαιριακός" Ντέρεκ Μπελ που οδήγησε περισσότερο για την τηλεόραση στο χιονισμένο τελευταίο αγώνα της χρονιάς που έφυγε (Auto Express -GR 258, 1/1989)
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With Opel Euro Team Holland in rallies '89
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Engine
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Drawings

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