Vauxhall Carlton Mk II 2.0 S (100 Hp)
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Vauxhall Carlton Mk:
The Vauxhall Carlton is a series of large family car/executive car sold in two distinct generations by the Vauxhall division of GM Europe between 1978 and 1994. The Carlton was based on the Opel Rekord E and Omega A.
With the exception of the pre-facelift Mk. 1 cars, most Carltons were manufactured by Opel in Rüsselsheim, and differed only from their Opel Rekord/Omega sisters in badging and trim.
It was replaced by the Omega B in 1994, mirroring the standardisation of model names across both GM Europe brands....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Vauxhall Carlton Mk (II). With 158 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.6 l/100km). Weighing only 1130 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
A solid, if not exhilarating, performer. Adequate for daily driving and comfortable cruising, though slightly less potent than the 'E' variant.
Fuel Economy
Similar to the 2.0 E, offering acceptable but not outstanding fuel efficiency for its time, typical for a carburetted 2.0L.
Best Use Case:
Daily commuting / Family transport
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Comfortable ride quality, especially on longer journeys
- • Spacious interior for its class, offering good passenger room
- • Generally reliable and robust mechanicals for its era
- • Good value for money as a used executive car
- • Practical and understated design with a large boot
Cons:
- • Outdated safety features by modern standards
- • Performance can be modest on lower trims, especially the diesel
- • Fuel economy is poor compared to modern cars
- • Rust can be a significant issue on older models if not maintained
- • Lack of modern amenities and technology
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
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| Model: | Carlton Mk |
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| Generation: | II |
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| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 S (100 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1978 |
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| End of production: | 1986 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 100 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 50.5 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 158 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | 20S |
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| Engine displacement: | 1979 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | CIH |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l |
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| Coolant: | 6.1 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.6 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.3 l/100 km |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.3 kg/Hp, 88.5 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.2 kg/Nm, 139.8 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1130 |
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| Max. weight: | 1600 |
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| Max. roof load: | 80 kg |
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| Max load: | 470 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 481 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4743 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1734 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1361 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2668 mm mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.9 m |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Disc, 243.84 mm |
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| Rear brakes | Drum, 228.6 mm |
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| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Wheel rims size | 5.5J x 14 |
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| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
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| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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