Opel Tigra | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Opel (General Motors) |
Production | 1994–2001 2004–2009 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sport compact |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Tigra A | |
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Overview | |
Also called | Chevrolet Tigra Vauxhall Tigra Opel/Vauxhall Tigra GTi Spyder |
Production | 1994–2001 |
Assembly | Zaragoza, Spain |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 2-door coupé |
Platform | GM4200 |
Related | Opel Corsa B |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission |
4-speed automatic 5-speed Manual Transmission |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,429 mm (95.6 in) |
Length | 3,922 mm (154.4 in) |
Width | 1,604 mm (63.1 in) |
Height | 1,340 mm (52.8 in) |
Curb weight | 980 kg (2,161 lb)-1,075 kg (2,370 lb) |
Tigra TwinTop B | |
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Overview | |
Also called | Vauxhall Tigra TwinTop Holden Tigra |
Production | 2004–2009 |
Assembly | Cerizay, France |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 2-door convertible |
Platform | GM4300 |
Related |
Opel Combo C Opel Meriva A Opel Corsa C |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission | 5-speed manual 5-speed semi-automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,491 mm (98.1 in) |
Length | 3,921 mm (154.4 in) |
Width | 1,685 mm (66.3 in) |
Height | 1,364 mm (53.7 in) |
Curb weight | 1,235 kg (2,723 lb)-1,278 kg (2,818 lb) |
The Opel Tigra name has been applied to two different cars engineered and produced by the German automaker Opel, both based on different iterations of the Corsa supermini, the first built in Spain, the second in France. The first Tigra was a small 2+2 coupé, produced from 1994 to 2001. The later compact hard topped convertible roadster model was introduced in 2004.
The Tigra was sold in the United Kingdom as the Vauxhall Tigra, in Australia as the Holden Tigra, and was sold in Brazil, Argentina and Mexico as the Chevrolet Tigra.
4-speed automatic
The first Tigra was based on the coupé concept car of the same name that was shown at the 1993 Frankfurt Motor Show, alongside an open-top Tigra Roadster concept and the Scamp off roader/pickup. The Tigra was built on the platform of the second generation Opel Corsa. The production vehicle was introduced in the beginning of 1994, and was built at Opel's Zaragoza plant in Spain. Production commenced in September 1994.
The Tigra shared no body panels with the Corsa on which it was based, and the interior layout was different, however still kept the Corsa dashboard and most major engine parts. The Tigra also included a 2+2 seating arrangement. Due to the coupe styling and compact dimensions of the car, rear seat space was limited.
The Tigra was available with two petrol engines options, both from the Ecotec family, an entry level 1.4 L with 90 PS (66 kW), and a larger sportier version, powered by the 1.6 L engine with 106 PS (78 kW), sourced from the Corsa GSi and later Corsa Sports. Both were DOHC 16 valve engines with electronic fuel injection.