Who was the designer of the Opel Vectra?

Who was the designer of the Opel Vectra?

Both cars were designed by the Opel design chief at the time, Wayne Cherry. Vauxhall Motors, the British GM subsidiary that shared most of its models with Opel, did not use the “Vectra” model name until the introduction of the second generation into the United Kingdom in August 1995 to replace the Cavalier.

When did the Opel Vectra replace the Ascona?

The Vectra was introduced in October 1988, as a replacement to the Opel Ascona, and itself was replaced in November 2008 by the Opel Insignia, the nameplate spanning almost twenty one years and three generations of the car.

What kind of engine does the Opel Vectra have?

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, with 1.7 L 82 PS, also 2.0 L Ecotec with 82 PS or 101 PS and 2.2 L Ecotec with 125 PS.

When did the Holden Epica replace the Opel Vectra?

The Vectra was dropped and replaced by the Holden Epica, a badge engineered Daewoo Tosca early in 2007. Due to stockpiling of Vectras from 2005 for the market in Australasia, there was enough supply of the car for deliveries to last through to 2007. As a result, facelifted Vectra Cs were not sold in those markets.

When did Holden stop making the Vectra B?

Car production at the site finished in March 2004, although production of commercial vehicles continued. The Vectra B was replaced by the Vectra C in September 2002, which was branded as the Holden Vectra in Australia and New Zealand.

When did the Opel Vectra get an airbag?

The Vectra also received a refresh in September 1992. The range received new front grilles and a black plastic strip above the rear taillamps, along with an upgrade to the structure for improved crashworthiness. Airbags became available onwards from 1993.