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Astra
1979 Vauxhall Astra
United Kingdom
Gasoline
FWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
D
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.2 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
60 hp
Power (kW)
44 kW
Torque
88 Nm (65 lb-ft)
Top speed
150 km/h
(93 mph)
Displacement
1,196 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,998 mm
(157.4 in)
Width
1,640 mm
(64.6 in)
Height
1,346 mm
(53.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,520 mm
(99.2 in)
Curb weight
860 kg
(1,896 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,600 rpm
Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
9 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Rear
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
42 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
8.4 - 8.5 litres / 100 km
Combined
7.4 - 7.5 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,400 mm
(55.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,400 mm
(55.1 in)
Turning Circle
9.9 m
Ground Clearance
150 mm
(5.9 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,358 - 1,370 kg
(2,994 - 3,020 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
600 kg
(1,323 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
400 kg
(882 lb)
Cargo Capacity
498 kg
(1,098 lb)
Max Roof Load
60 kg
(132 lb)
Max Towbar Download
40 kg
(88 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
House Colour
Black
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Window Lifts, Rear
Manual
Heated Windows
Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Antenna
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Voltmeter
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Radio Preparation
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Door
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Door
Driver Side
Optional
Passenger Side
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Yes
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Other Equipment
Driver Side
Optional
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Ashtray
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Driver Side
Passenger Side
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Dashboard
Steering Wheel
Number of Spokes
2
Colour
Black
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
380 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
980 litres
Design
Interior Decor Material
Textile
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Features
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Astra
Model
12 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Astra Standard
1979–1984
Generation
D
Year
1979
Powertrain
1.2 Manual
Horsepower
60 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
FWD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline