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Opel Omega A 2.3 TD (90 Hp)
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Opel Omega:
The Opel Omega is an executive car engineered and manufactured by German automaker Opel between 1986 and 2003. The first generation, the Omega A , superseded the Opel Rekord. It was voted European Car of the Year for 1987, and was available as a saloon or estate. The second generation, the Omega B, was manufactured from 1994 to 2003.
Rebadged variants of the Omega were marketed worldwide, including in North America as the Cadillac Catera, in Great Britain as the Vauxhall Omega, and South America as the Chevrolet Omega. As with the Rekord which preceded it, re-engineered versions of the Omega were manufactured in Australia from 1988 as the Holden Commodore since 1999. Commodore-based cars were in turn exported to South America as the Chevrolet Omega and to the Middle East as the Chevrolet Lumina....(Read more on Wikipedia)
A Overview:
Opel Omega (A). With 190 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1304 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 14.5 s). The top speed reaches 176 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Opel Omega A predates Euro NCAP testing, which began in 1997. As such, no official Euro NCAP safety rating is available for this generation. Safety features would be basic by modern standards.
2.3 TD (90 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A robust diesel engine offering adequate torque for daily driving, but performance is modest and acceleration is unhurried.
Fuel Economy
Expected to offer good fuel economy, making it a cost-effective option for high-mileage drivers.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for long journeys
- • Wide range of engines, from economical to high-performance (e.g., Lotus)
- • Rear-wheel drive layout offers engaging handling
- • Generally robust build quality for its era
- • Good value on the used car market as a classic executive sedan
Cons:
- • Dated safety features compared to modern vehicles (predates Euro NCAP)
- • Some larger petrol engines can be quite thirsty
- • Susceptible to rust, especially in older models
- • Interior plastics can feel somewhat cheap on lower trims
- • Not as refined or prestigious as some direct premium rivals
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Omega |
| Generation: | A |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.3 TD (90 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1986 |
| End of production: | 1988 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 90 Hp @ 4200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 39.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 190 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 23YDT |
| Engine displacement: | 2260 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Precombustion chamber injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 10.9 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 23:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 4600 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 14.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 14.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 176 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.5 kg/Hp, 69 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.9 kg/Nm, 145.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 13.8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1304 |
| Max. weight: | 1815 |
| Max load: | 511 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 870 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 520 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1300 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 600 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4740 mm mm |
| Width: | 1760 mm mm |
| Height: | 1445 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2730 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1445 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1460 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
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