The inclination of the axis of the kingpin (applies to the steering axle) it is the angle between the straight line passed through the switch pin (np. by two wishbone joints or by the upper McPherson strut mount and a wishbone joint), a perpendicular to the ground. W …
Day: June 6, 2014
Opel Calibra
X ’89: market debut of a coupe based on the Vectra; '91: top variety of Calibra 2.0 16V Turbo with permanent drive 4×4 (205 KM); ’92: minor stylistic changes; ’96: end of production.
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bodies: 2-door. coupe: dim. 4492/1688/1320 mm, curb weight from …
Suspension geometry parameters
In fact, there are several parameters to the geometry of the suspension. Most of them concern the steering axle, some, however, also apply to the non-steered axle, the geometry of which also significantly influences the behavior of the car on the road. There are also parameters regarding the geometry of the chassis as …
Opel Vectra A
VIII ’88: debut, successor of Ascona; ’92: minor body facelift, technical changes to engines and gearboxes; ’89: sixteen-valve engine 2.0; V'93: engine 2.5 V6; ’95: end of Vectra I production.
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bodies: sedan 4-drzw.: dim. 4430/1700/1400 mm, …
Suspension geometry
For most drivers, the issue of the geometry of the suspension seems simple and easy. After all, it is enough to go to the workshop, to "set to convergence" and you're done. Anyway, this problem, even when it is, many consider it insignificant, downright irrelevant, because and before…
Opel Ascona
’81: market debut, versions of the two-door and four-door sedan and the 5-door fastback, gasoline engines 1.3 i 1.6; ’82: engine 1.8; ’83: 5-gear box; ’87: engine 2.0; ’88: the end of production.
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bodies: since: 2- and 4-door: dim. 4365/1670/1395 mm, poj. luggage. …
Ford Escort Combi
Ford Escort is known all over Europe. The last generation, which was called Bolero 2, were assembled at the factory in Płońsk. The last modernization of the car was carried out in 1995 year. Then an oval air intake with a black grille and combined headlights with turn signals were introduced, deprived …
Opel Astra II
III ’98: world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, initially as three- or a five-door hatchback; ’99: sedan and station wagon body versions; 2000: coupe; 2001: cabrio.
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bodies: since: dim. 4252/ 1709/1425 mm, poj. luggage. 460/ 1230 l; hb …
Ford estate car 2000
Ford has an interesting proposition for those, who are looking for a car that is more family-friendly and more functional than four-door limousines or five-door hatchbacks. Ford's offer includes station wagon models, different generations and segments, clearly different prices, equipment and prestige. Thanks to this, it hits …