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{{Infobox Automobile generation | {{Infobox Automobile generation | ||
| name = Opel Vectra A | | name = Opel Vectra A | ||
| image = [[ | | image = [[Image:Opel Vectra front 20071109.jpg|250px|1988–1993 Opel Vectra A sedan.]] | ||
| aka = | | aka = | ||
| production = 1988–1995 | | production = 1988–1995 | ||
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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 [[Opel Calibra|Calibra]], was also sold. Both cars were designed by then-Opel design chief [[Wayne Cherry]]. 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 [[Vauxhall Cavalier#Mark III (1988–95)|Cavalier]]. | 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 [[Opel Calibra|Calibra]], was also sold. Both cars were designed by then-Opel design chief [[Wayne Cherry]]. 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 [[Vauxhall Cavalier#Mark III (1988–95)|Cavalier]]. | ||
[[ | [[Image:Bundesarchiv Bild 183-1990-0525-19, Opel "Vectra".jpg|thumb|left|Louis R Hughes, chairman of [[Opel]], and Dr. Wolfram Liedke, operations director of the Eisenach Automotive Works, show off the new four-wheel-drive model in 1990.]] | ||
[[ | [[Image:Opel Vectra front 20080102.jpg|thumb|left|1993–1995 Opel Vectra A sedan.]] | ||
Engines ranged initially from a 75 PS (55 kW) 1.4 L to a 130 PS (96 kW) 2.0 L [[GM Family II engine|Family II]]. With the introduction of [[Euro I]] emissions regulations, the base model was replaced by a 1.6 L with the same output, while the top of the line was given to a 16-valve version of the 2.0 L engine, which powered the GT (GSI) version, and had 150 PS (110 kW). [[Four-wheel drive]] versions were added to the lineup in 1990, and in 1993, the car received a limited edition [[turbocharger|turbocharged]] version, with 204 PS (150 kW). The 1.4-litre engine was not available in all markets, and even then, it was only available in basic trims (Base/L in [[United Kingdom]], LS/GL in [[Europe]]). A 2.5 L [[V6 engine]] appeared towards the later stages of the Vectra's life, developing 170 PS (125 kW), turning the car into a relaxed motorway cruiser rather than give it sporty pretensions. | Engines ranged initially from a 75 PS (55 kW) 1.4 L to a 130 PS (96 kW) 2.0 L [[GM Family II engine|Family II]]. With the introduction of [[Euro I]] emissions regulations, the base model was replaced by a 1.6 L with the same output, while the top of the line was given to a 16-valve version of the 2.0 L engine, which powered the GT (GSI) version, and had 150 PS (110 kW). [[Four-wheel drive]] versions were added to the lineup in 1990, and in 1993, the car received a limited edition [[turbocharger|turbocharged]] version, with 204 PS (150 kW). The 1.4-litre engine was not available in all markets, and even then, it was only available in basic trims (Base/L in [[United Kingdom]], LS/GL in [[Europe]]). A 2.5 L [[V6 engine]] appeared towards the later stages of the Vectra's life, developing 170 PS (125 kW), turning the car into a relaxed motorway cruiser rather than give it sporty pretensions. | ||
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Engines started from the 71 PS (52 kW) 1.6 L, [[GM Family 1 engine|Family 1]] but eventually the 8-valve engines were all replaced by 16-valve powerplants. The 2.0 L Family II engine, with 136 PS (100 kW) was developed as a basis for [[touring car racing]] (later in Australia, 2.2 L 108 kW), but the top of the line was a 2.5 L [[V6]] with 170 PS (125 kW). Diesel power came once again from Isuzu, but now featured [[direct injection]] and a 16-valve head. | Engines started from the 71 PS (52 kW) 1.6 L, [[GM Family 1 engine|Family 1]] but eventually the 8-valve engines were all replaced by 16-valve powerplants. The 2.0 L Family II engine, with 136 PS (100 kW) was developed as a basis for [[touring car racing]] (later in Australia, 2.2 L 108 kW), but the top of the line was a 2.5 L [[V6]] with 170 PS (125 kW). Diesel power came once again from Isuzu, but now featured [[direct injection]] and a 16-valve head. | ||
[[ | [[Image:Opel Vectra rear 20071025.jpg|thumb|left|Opel Vectra B sedan.]] | ||
In 1999 the Vectra was updated, receiving a mildly modified body (that can be identified by the single piece headlight units and body-coloured bumpers) together with somewhat improved handling characteristics and better equipment. | In 1999 the Vectra was updated, receiving a mildly modified body (that can be identified by the single piece headlight units and body-coloured bumpers) together with somewhat improved handling characteristics and better equipment. | ||