Editing Opel Vectra (section)

== {{anchor|Vectra A}} Vectra A (1988–1995) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Vectra A
| image = 1992 Opel Vectra A 1.8 (15497994005) (cropped).jpg
| aka = Chevrolet Vectra<br />Holden Vectra (New Zealand)<br />[[Vauxhall Cavalier]]
| production = October 1988 – October 1995
| assembly = {{ubl
  | Germany: [[Eisenach]]
  | Germany: [[Rüsselsheim]]
  | Belgium: [[Antwerp]]
  | Brazil: [[São Caetano do Sul]] (1993–1996)
  | [[Egypt]]: [[6th of October City]] ([[General Motors Egypt|GME]]; 1994–1996)<ref>{{cite web |author=Satyam |url=http://www.gmegypt.com/content_data/LAAM/ME/en/GBPME/999/EG/gm_history.html?cntryCd=EG |title=Welcome to GMArabia.com |publisher=Gmegypt.com |access-date=2 October 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100809144456/http://www.gmegypt.com/content_data/LAAM/ME/en/GBPME/999/EG/gm_history.html?cntryCd=EG |archive-date=9 August 2010}}</ref>
  | England: [[Luton]]
  | Indonesia: [[Bekasi Regency|Bekasi]] ({{abbr|GMBI|General Motors Buana Indonesia}})<ref>{{Cite web |title=GM Bakal Buka Lagi Pabrik Perakitan di Pondok Ungu |url=https://oto.detik.com/berita/d-1063366/gm-bakal-buka-lagi-pabrik-perakitan-di-pondok-ungu |access-date=2022-06-14 |website=detikoto |language=id-ID}}</ref>
  | Turkey: [[Torbalı]], [[İzmir Province|İzmir]]<ref name=TV0291.16>{{cite magazine | ref = CC91 | title = Opel Vectra numera turkisk | trans-title = Opel Vectra is Turkish nowadays | language = sv | magazine = [[Teknikens Värld]] | publisher = Specialtidningsförlaget AB | location = Stockholm, Sweden | pages = 16–17 | date = 1991-01-24 | issue = 2 | volume = 43 | editor-first = Claes | editor-last = Johansson }}</ref>
  | Venezuela: [[Caracas]] (General Motors Valencia)
  | Yugoslavia: [[Kikinda]] ([[IDA-Opel]])
  }}
| designer = [[Wayne Cherry]]
| body_style = 4-door [[notchback]] [[sedan (automobile)|saloon]]<br />5-door [[hatchback]]
| platform = [[GM2900 platform]]
| related = [[Opel Calibra]]<br />[[Saab 900|Saab 900 (NG)]]
| layout = 
| engine = {{ubl
  | '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:'''
  | 1.4&nbsp;L ''[[14NV]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
  | 1.6&nbsp;L ''[[C16NZ]]/[[E16NZ]]/[[16SV]]/[[Opel Family 1 engine#1.6|16LZ2]]/[[X16SZ]]'' I4
  | 1.8&nbsp;L ''[[18SV]]/[[C18SV]]/[[E18NVR]]/[[C18NZ]]'' I4
  | 2.0&nbsp;L ''[[20NE]]/[[C20NE]]/[[20SEH]]'' I4
  | 2.0&nbsp;L ''[[20XE]]/[[C20XE]]'' [[DOHC]] [[Multi-valve|16V]] I4
  | 2.0&nbsp;L ''[[C20LET]]'' DOHC 16V [[Turbocharger|turbo]] I4
  | 2.2&nbsp;L ''[[GM Family II engine#C22NE|C22NE]]'' I4 (Brazil){{cn|date=November 2024}}
  | 2.5&nbsp;L ''[[C25XE]]'' [[V6 engine|V6]]
  | '''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]:'''
  | 1686&nbsp;cc ''[[List of Isuzu engines#4EE1|4EE1]]'' turbo I4
  | 1700&nbsp;cc ''[[17D]]/[[17DR]]'' I4
  }}
| transmission = 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]] (F10/5, F13/5, F16/5, F20/5)<br />6-speed [[Getrag]] manual<br />(F28/6)<br />4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
| wheelbase = {{convert|2600|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4430|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (saloon)<br /> {{convert|4350|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (hatch)
| width = {{convert|1700|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1400|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|997|-|1199|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (4-cyl petrols)
| caption = (Pre-facelift)
}}{{Multiple image
| direction         = vertical
| image1            = Opel Vectra 1.6i (cropped).jpg
| caption1          = Saloon (pre-facelift)
| image2            = Opel Vectra A hatchback.jpg
| caption2          = Hatchback (pre-facelift)
| align             = left
}}
The first generation Vectra, known as the Vectra A, was introduced in October 1988 for the 1989 model year, as a four-door [[notchback]] [[sedan (car)|saloon]], replacing the [[Opel Ascona]] C. A five-door [[hatchback]] version arrived in March 1989, and a [[coupé]] based on the Vectra, called the [[Opel Calibra|Calibra]], was introduced in the end of that year. Both cars were designed by [[Wayne Cherry]], Opel’s design chief at the time. The Vectra name was coined by [[Manfred Gotta]].

Vauxhall Motors, the British GM subsidiary that shared most of its models with Opel, did not use the "Vectra" model name - opting instead to continue the use of the Cavalier nameplate - effectively making the Vectra A a third-generation Cavalier when carrying Vauxhall branding. It was not until the introduction of the Vectra B into the United Kingdom in October 1995 that the Cavalier name was retired in favour of Vectra. However, [[left hand drive]] Opel Vectras were produced at Vauxhall's [[Luton]] plant for export to other European countries.<ref name="EIU">[https://books.google.com/books?id=KNITAQAAMAAJ&q=%22Left+hand+drive+Opel+Vectras%22 ''European Motor Business''], Issues 24-27, Economist Intelligence Unit, 1991, page 102</ref>

The 1989 Vectra came in Base, LS, GL, GLS, CD, and GT models, its sister model was the third-generation [[Vauxhall Cavalier Mark III|Cavalier]]. Engines ranged initially from a {{cvt|75|PS|kW|0}} 1.4&nbsp;L to a {{cvt|130|PS|kW|0}} 2.0&nbsp;L [[GM Family II engine|Family II]]. The top-of-the-line Vectra 2000 16V arrived in September 1989. Its sixteen valve version of the 2.0&nbsp;L engine produces {{cvt|150|PS|kW|0}} and was only available with the sedan bodywork, with available four-wheel drive.

The sixteen-valve engine also appeared in GT (GSi in some markets) models after the facelift, now mainly as a hatchback. Two [[four-wheel drive]] versions were added to the lineup in January 1989, with either of the 2-litre engines, and in September 1992 the car received a limited edition [[Turbocharger|turbocharged]] version with {{cvt|204|PS|kW|0}}. In {{F1|1994}}, the 4x4 turbo version of the Vectra was used as the [[Safety Car#Formula One|Safety Car]] in [[Formula One]].

Most notably, it was deployed at the [[1994 San Marino Grand Prix|San Marino Grand Prix]].

The 1.4-litre engine was not available in all markets, and even then, it was generally only available in basic trims (Base/L in United Kingdom, LS/GL in Europe). In markets as Italy, where smaller engines were favored by the taxation system, a better equipped 1.4 GLS was also offered.<ref name="QR0189">{{cite magazine | magazine = Quattroruote | ref = crescono | title = Per lei ci vuole il "duemila" | trans-title = For her, it takes two-thousand | language = it | date = January 1989 | volume = 34 | issue = 399 | publisher = Editoriale Domus | location = Milan, Italy | first = Guido | last = Costantini | page = 117 }}</ref> With the introduction of [[Euro I]] emissions regulations, the carburetted 1.4&nbsp;L engine was replaced by a fuel injected 1.6&nbsp;L engine with the same output for most markets.

A 2.5&nbsp;L [[V6 engine]] appeared towards the later stages of the Vectra's life, developing 170 PS (125&nbsp;kW), turning the car into a relaxed motorway cruiser rather than giving it sporty pretensions. There were a choice of two [[diesel engine]]s; one was an [[Isuzu]] 1.7&nbsp;L [[List of Isuzu engines#4EE1|4EE1]] [[Inline-four engine|inline-four]] unit, in both naturally aspirated and turbocharged form (1686&nbsp;cc), this one capable of achieving {{cvt|82|PS|kW|0}}, and an Opel designed 1.7 "low blow" [[turbodiesel]] (1699&nbsp;cc), and naturally aspirated diesel unit, delivering {{cvt|57|to|60|PS|kW|0}}.

The front [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] was fully [[Independent suspension|independent]], with [[MacPherson strut]]s, pressed steel lower control arms, and an [[anti-roll bar]]. The front suspension, together with the major mechanicals (engine and transmission) is remotely mounted on a front [[subframe]]. On front wheel drive models, the rear suspension is semi independent, consisting of a [[torsion beam]] linked to trailing arms, with double conical [[coil spring]]s and direct acting telescopic [[Hydraulics|hydraulic]] [[shock absorber]]s, with certain models also having an anti roll bar.

On the four wheel drive GSi, 4x4 and Turbo models, the rear suspension is a subframe mounted fully independent design, with semi trailing arms, double conical coil springs, direct acting gas assisted telescopic shock absorbers, and an anti roll bar. [[Steering]] gear is a [[rack and pinion]]-type (manual or power assisted, depending on model), mounted on the [[bulkhead (partition)|bulkhead]] ([[firewall (construction)|firewall]]), with a telescopically deformable [[steering column]].

===Facelift (1992)===
The Vectra also received a refresh in September 1992.<ref>{{cite web | last = Aucock | first = Richard |date=August 2006 | url = http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/usedcartests/202257/vauxhall_vectra.html | title = Vauxhall Vectra | work = Auto Express | publisher = Dennis Publishing | access-date = 14 March 2009}}</ref> 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]]. [[Airbag]]s became available onwards from 1993.


<gallery widths=200 heights=140>
1994 Opel Vectra hatchback 1.6i (51238557630) (2).jpg|Hatchback (facelift)
1995 Opel Vectra 1.8i GLS (cropped).jpg|Saloon (facelift)
Opel Vectra 1.8i Hatchback (2).jpg|Hatchback (facelift)
</gallery>

In New Zealand, the Vectra A was offered initially as an Opel between 1989 and 1994, but it wore [[Holden]] badges between 1994 and 1996 until the introduction of the Vectra B. It was not sold in Australia, where Holden instead offered a [[rebranding (automobile)|rebadged]] [[Toyota Camry]] called [[Holden Apollo|Apollo]] until 1997. In Japan, the Vectra (and [[Opel Omega|Omega]]) were the first Opels to be distributed by Isuzu Motors Ltd. rather than long standing importer Toho Motors (東邦モーターズ), beginning in July 1989.<ref name="Wards90">{{cite book | ref = WYB90 | title=Ward's Automotive Yearbook 1990 | publisher = Ward's Communications, Inc | location = Detroit, MI | editor-last1 = Stark | editor-first1 = Harry A. | editor-last2 = Bush | editor-first2 = James W. | volume = 52 | date = 1990 | page = 284 | isbn = ((0910589010)) }}</ref>

In [[Egypt]], the Opel Vectra A was not introduced until 1994 through GM Egypt dealerships, and started production in the end of 1994 by GM Egypt through the beginning of 1996, with a range of 1.6 GL, 2.0 GL trim and 2.0 GLS trim and only Saloon body style boosting strong sales during this short run. This was similar to the [[Opel Kadett]].

===Chevrolet Vectra (Brazil)===
In Brazil, the Chevrolet badged Vectra A was not introduced until 1993, when it replaced the top versions of [[Opel Ascona C|Chevrolet Monza]], a restyled version of the Ascona C. The first Brazilian model had two engine options: [[GM Family II engine#2.0|2.0 8 valve]], for the GLS and CD versions and the [[GM Family II engine#C20XE|2.0 16 valve]] with 150&nbsp;hp imported from Germany, the later only available for the GSI version. The assembly of the Vectra A goes until 1996, when the Vectra B was launched. Its production was made from CKD.

<gallery widths=200 heights=140>
1992 Vauxhall Cavalier Automatic 1.6.jpg|[[Vauxhall Cavalier]] (pre-facelift)
1995 Holden Vectra 2.0 GLS.jpg|Holden Vectra (facelift)
</gallery>

=== Engines ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:91%;"
|-
! Engine model
! Displ.
! Power
! Torque
! Fueling system
! Valvetrain
! Top speed
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 14NV
| '''1.4 L'''
| {{convert|55|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,600 rpm
| {{convert|108|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 3,000 rpm
| Carburettor
| SOHC
| {{convert|176|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 16SV
| '''1.6 L'''
| {{convert|60|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,200 rpm
| {{convert|130|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,600 rpm
| Carburettor
| SOHC
| {{convert|178|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| C16NZ(2)
| '''1.6 L'''
| {{convert|55|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,200 rpm
| {{convert|127|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,600 rpm
| SPFI
| SOHC
| {{convert|176|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| E16NZ
| '''1.6 L'''
| {{convert|55|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,200 rpm
| {{convert|125|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,600 rpm
| SPFI
| SOHC
| {{convert|176|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| X16SZR
| '''1.6 L'''
| {{convert|52|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,000 rpm
| {{convert|128|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,800 rpm
| SPFI
| SOHC
| {{convert|176|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 18SV
| '''1.8 L''' 
| {{convert|66|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,400 rpm
| {{convert|148|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,800 rpm
| Carburettor
| SOHC
| {{convert|183|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| E18NVR
| '''1.8 L'''
| {{convert|65|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,400 rpm
| {{convert|143|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,800 rpm
| Carburettor
| SOHC
| {{convert|182|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| C18NZ
| '''1.8 L'''
| {{convert|66|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,400 rpm
| {{convert|145|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 3,000 rpm
| SPFI
| SOHC
| {{convert|183|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| C20NEF
| '''2.0 L'''
| {{convert|74|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,200 rpm
| {{convert|158|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,600 rpm
| MPFI
| SOHC
| &nbsp;
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 20NE
| '''2.0 L'''
| {{convert|85|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,200 rpm
| {{convert|175|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,600 rpm
| MPFI
| SOHC
| {{convert|198|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| C20NE
| '''2.0 L'''
| {{convert|85|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,200 rpm
| {{convert|170|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,600 rpm
| MPFI
| SOHC
| {{convert|198|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 20SEH
| '''2.0 L'''
| {{convert|95|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,600 rpm
| {{convert|180|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 4,600 rpm
| MPFI
| SOHC
| {{convert|206|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
|style="text-align:left;"| 22NE
| '''2.2 L'''{{cn|date=November 2024}}
| {{convert|103|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,200 rpm
| {{convert|207|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,600 rpm
| MPFI
| SOHC
| {{convert|202|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 20XEJ
| '''2.0 L'''
| {{convert|110|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm
| {{convert|196|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 4,800 rpm
| MPFI
| DOHC
| {{convert|217|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| C20XE
| '''2.0 L'''
| {{convert|110|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm
| {{convert|196|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 4,800 rpm
| MPFI
| DOHC
| {{convert|217|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| X20XEV
| '''2.0 L'''
| {{convert|100|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,600 rpm
| {{convert|185|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm
| MPFI
| DOHC
| {{convert|210|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| C20LET
| '''2.0 L'''
| {{convert|150|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,600 rpm
| {{convert|280|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,400 rpm
| MPFI, [[Turbocharger|Turbo]]
| DOHC
| {{convert|245|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| C25XE
| '''2.5 L'''
| {{convert|125|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm
| {{convert|227|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 4,200 rpm
| MPFI
| DOHC
| {{convert|233|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 17D
| '''1.7 L'''
| {{cvt|57|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out}} at 4,600 rpm<br />{{cvt|60|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out}} at 4,600 rpm
| {{convert|105|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,400–2,600 rpm
| Bosch injection pump
| SOHC
| {{convert|152|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 17DR
| '''1.7 L'''
| {{convert|44|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,600 rpm
| {{convert|105|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,400–2,600 rpm
| Bosch injection pump
| SOHC
| {{convert|152|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| TC4EE1
| '''1.7 L'''
| {{convert|60|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,400 rpm
| {{convert|168|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,400 rpm
| Bosch injection pump
| SOHC
| {{convert|176|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
|}{{Clear}}