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Opel Campo Half Cab 2.3 (98 Hp) Automatic
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Opel Campo:
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Half Cab Overview:
Opel Campo (Half Cab). Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.3 (98 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A marginal power increase over the 94 Hp automatic, but still delivers very modest acceleration, suitable for relaxed driving rather than demanding tasks.
Fuel Economy
Similar fuel efficiency to the 94 Hp automatic variant, offering no significant gains in economy.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust and durable construction, ideal for work
- • Excellent utility and hauling capabilities
- • Available 4x4 options for off-road prowess
- • Range of diesel engines offering good torque
- • Relatively simple mechanics, easy to maintain
Cons:
- • Generally poor acceleration, especially with petrol engines
- • Basic interior and limited comfort features
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • High fuel consumption on some petrol and larger diesel variants
- • Ride quality can be harsh when unladen
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Double Cab: 1992 - June, 2001).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Campo |
| Generation: | Half Cab |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.3 (98 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1994 |
| End of production: | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 98 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 43.5 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Engine Model/Code: | 4ZD1 More details about the engine 4ZD1 |
| Engine displacement: | 2255 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l |
| Coolant: | 9 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.3 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4980 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1690 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1710 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 3025 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | dependent spring suspension |
If you could change one thing about the Opel Campo, what would it be?