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Opel Omega A 3.0 3000 CAT (156 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 The first generation, the Omega A , superseded the Opel Rekord.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 230 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1390 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 9.8 s). The top speed reaches 217 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.
3.0 3000 CAT (156 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Strong and responsive performance, with the manual gearbox allowing for better engagement and quicker acceleration than the automatic variant.
Fuel Economy
Expected to offer moderate fuel economy, likely slightly better than the automatic version, but still a thirsty V6.
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:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(A: 1986 - 1993).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Omega |
| Generation: | A |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 3000 CAT (156 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1987 |
| End of production: | 1989 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 156 Hp @ 5400 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 52.5 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 230 Nm @ 3800-4400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | C30LE More details about the engine C30LE |
| Engine displacement: | 2969 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 10.2 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 95 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 69.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.6:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6400 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 217 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.9 kg/Hp, 112.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6 kg/Nm, 165.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1390 |
| Max. weight: | 1880 |
| Max load: | 490 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 870 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 520 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1100 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 720 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4740 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1760 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1445 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2730 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1445 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1460 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m [above average] |
| 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 [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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