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Opel Vectra A

1988 – 1995 · GERMANY

The Opel Vectra is a mid-size car produced by Opel from 1988 to 2010, available in various body styles and sold under different marques in different regions. It replaced the Opel Ascona and was later succeeded by the Opel Insignia after spanning three generations over almost twenty-one years. Key Points: 1. The Vectra was available as a saloon, hatchback, and estate body style, sold as the Vauxhall Cavalier in the UK and Holden Vectra in Australia. 2. Also marketed as the Vauxhall Vectra in the UK and Chevrolet Vectra in Latin America. 3. Introduced in October 1988 to replace the Opel Ascona, and ceased production in 2010 to make way for the Opel Insignia. 4. The first generation of the Vectra, known as the Vectra A, included a four-door saloon and five-door hatchback versions. 5. The design of the Vectra and its related model, the Calibra coupe, was overseen by Opel's design chief Wayne Cherry. Overall, the Opel Vectra was a versatile mid-size car that offered a range of body styles and was marketed under various names in different regions. Its three-generational span and nearly twenty-one years of production testify to its popularity and endurance in the automotive market.

Also sold as the Chevrolet Vectra A and Holden Vectra ASame car, different badge. Posts tagged to either name show here.

4 versions of the Opel Vectra A

Version	Years	Engine	Power	Torque	0 to 100	Gearbox	Drive	Body
Opel Vectra A GT	1988 to 1995	2.0L inline-four	127 kW (170 hp)	170 Nm	10s	Manual	FWD	HATCHBACK
Opel Vectra A GT MT AWD	1988 to 1995	2.0L inline-four	96 kW (129 hp)	180 Nm	—	Manual	AWD	HATCHBACK
Opel Vectra A I500	1995 to 1999	6 cyl	145 kW (194 hp)	240 Nm	7.9s	Manual	FWD	SEDAN
Opel Vectra A TI	1995 to 1999	2.0L naturally aspirated	75 kW (101 hp)	205 Nm	13s	Manual	FWD	HATCHBACK