Opel spare parts: 1990–1999: Opel Сalibra, Opel Vectra, Opel Cadet, Opel Astra, Opel Frontera, Opel Monterey, Opel Corsa, Opel Zafira, Opel Tigra

In 1990 there was a masterpiece — Opel Сalibra. The car was based on шаcси Vectra, was equipped with engines from it and had a compartment body. The factor of aerodynamic resistance was equaled Cx = 0,29 — result to which now to many cars it is far. The car was issued both in front-wheel, and in all-wheel drive updatings. In the limited quantity model Calibra 4×4 turbo by capacity of 204 h.p. Calibra was issued it has appeared so successful car that was issued nine years in Germany and at factory Valmet in Finland. Here with such models Opel entered into the last деcятилетиe the twentieth century. Opel Calibra it is created on chassis Vectra. Its popularity did not know borders, the car was issued within nine years at factories in Germany and Finland.


In 1991 in family Opel again replenishment. On a motor show in Frankfurt the firm has shown new model Astra F with set of variants of bodies: three - пятидверный hatchbacks, a sedan, the versatile person and кабрио. The new car has replaced grown fond not to one generation old Cadet. But Opel has lost this time — Astra was all time of the second in the class — VW Golf strongly held the positions (not without reason the whole class of cars is named by his name) though in the separate countries leadership belonged Astra first of all because of design of a body. The car had the big scale of engines, the most powerful (150 h.p.) were established on model GSi. The buyer liked high passive safety, profitability, small expenses for maintenance service, to a complete set.

Despite all not unreasonable efforts Opel Astra F to shift Volkswagen Golf c the first position of a class of "a name of», at Astra left nothing.

Same year the firm has for the first time in history begun release of the car of the raised passableness — models Frontera. The first off-road car has been created on the basis of Japanese jeep Isuzu Rodeo (51 % of actions belongs GM) and did not differ special technical perfection though in appearance looked rather powerful. The typical "parquet" jeep with weak engines has turned out. The firm constantly experienced difficulties with quality of assemblage of this model. By the end of year, according to arrangement GM and Isuzu Motors, on the basis of already existing Japanese pickup model Opel Campo has been designed.

In 1991 number Omega And has undergone to cosmetic completion. 1992 has brought some additions in model Frontera, to be exact — in its engine. The car began to be equipped with a turbodiesel. There was one more comfortable model Monterey with a drive on all wheels. As well as Frontera, Monterey has been developed together with Isuzu. This model is made in two versions: LTD with long base and a firm roof and RS with short base.

Frontera — the first and while unique off-road car Opel.

In 1993 for record-breaking short term the firm has developed the second generation of the smallest in the class of model Corsa B. The novelty was the lineal heir of so popular model 1983. The model had 3 and 5-dvernyj a body. Updating Canvas Top that means «canvas top» is issued by small party also. During same time second generation Omega was offered Century to the buyer

Opel Corsa B for some time became the most compact in the class the car.


In 1994 there was a car of absolutely new class — Tigra. The powerful and easy sports car with very unusual kind has pleased first of all to youth. In 1994 and additions updatings have been brought in all scale let out Opel production.

Easy, sports and very interesting outwardly Opel Tigra had very big popularity among young buyers.



The presentation of model Astra Cabrio has taken place in the summer of the same year, and already in 1995 car has gone to a series. Before a cabriolet created on the basis of Kadett, and now on new base Astra. Hardly later model have equipped with more powerful 1,6-litre engine. Second half 90 was marked by occurrence in 1995 of second generation Vectra B. The novelty has been presented at once in three versions — with bodies a sedan, a hatchback and the versatile person.

Opel Vectra B — the new generation of the popular car has been presented public in 1995


As to off-road cars to already existing two models one more variant — Frontera Sport Soft Top with a soft developing back part of a roof has been added. With approach of 1996 for the first time in history firms in lineup Opel there was a minivan — Sintra, become by a fruit of teamwork of the technical centre of company Adam Opel AG and North American branch General Motors. The new minivan became the first Opel, issued in the USA. In its basis platform Pontiac Trans Sport lays. In 1997 Opel has slightly updated models Astra and Corsa. Same year in Frankfurt the company has presented to public the second generation — Astra G.

Opel Astra G has shown, in what direction of design will develop Opel. Strict pure lines have made Astra much more solidly.


Absolutely new design and accurate клиновидная the form have created image of more solid car. In 1998 of serious modernisation has undergone Opel Monterey. Furnish of salon and appearance have changed. Changes have concerned also engines: the volume has grown with 3,2 to 3,5 litres, and capacity with 177 to 215 h.p. There was also new turbodiesel Isuzu — четырёхцилиндровый in volume 3,0 litres with direct injection of fuel and system Common Rail. Capacity makes 159 h.p. same year has appeared компактвэн on the basis of Opel Astra II — Zafira.

Anybody also could not assume, that family компактвэн can have the perfected controllability. Opel Zafira has made revolution in a class of family cars.


The car has entered a competition with Renault Megane Scenic. It is equipped with engines capacity 100, 115 h.p. and a turbodiesel capacity of 82 h.p. are Let out by the company and pickups, Movano and Campo, but they do not use a great demand.

In 1999 Vectra and Omega have passed face lifting. Forward/back bumpers, mirrors, back lanterns were updated, and Omega has received in the order the eight-cylinder engine.

Opel Omega C — biggest of all lineup Opel, it is possible to tell — a leader.



Opel has directed in a market niche where dominate Mersedes-Benz the E-class and Audi А8. This year the decision on start in batch production Opel Omega 2000 and Opel Speedster is accepted. In March, 1999 has appeared Opel Astra Coupe.

Opel Speedster — the car with design out of time and fine road performance.