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Vauxhall Frontera Sport 2.8 TD (113 Hp)
Overall Rating
Sport Overview:
Vauxhall Frontera (Sport). With 242 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1828 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 9 s). The top speed reaches 147 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The 1996 Vauxhall Frontera Sport was not tested by Euro NCAP. Safety features are typical for its era, focusing on basic structural integrity and ABS, but lacking modern active and passive safety systems.
2.8 TD (113 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Despite a stated 113 Hp, the 9-second 0-100 km/h acceleration figure appears highly optimistic for a heavy 1996 SUV. Real-world performance would likely be more in line with the other diesel, offering strong low-end torque suitable for towing and off-road, but modest overall speed.
Fuel Economy
The 2.8 TD's combined fuel consumption of 11 l/100 km is slightly higher than the 2.5 TDS, reflecting its larger displacement and potentially more robust nature for heavy-duty use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust 4x4 capability for off-road adventures
- • Good value for money on the used market
- • Spacious interior for its class and body type
- • Simple and repairable mechanicals
- • High ground clearance and strong chassis
Cons:
- • Unrefined ride quality and noisy cabin
- • Poor fuel economy, especially for the petrol engine
- • Sluggish performance from all engine options
- • Dated interior design and materials
- • Limited safety features by modern standards
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Sport: 1992 - 1998).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Frontera |
| Generation: | Sport |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.8 TD (113 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1995 |
| End of production: | 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 113 Hp @ 3600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 40.8 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 242 Nm @ 2100 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 4JB1T More details about the engine 4JB1T |
| Engine displacement: | 2771 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Precombustion chamber injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 102 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 17.9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 16 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 147 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 16.2 kg/Hp, 61.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.6 kg/Nm, 132.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1828 |
| Max. weight: | 2510 |
| Max load: | 682 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1160 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 300 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4192 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1780 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1721 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2330 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1455 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1460 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 235/70 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 16 |
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