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Vauxhall Omega B 5.7 V8 (310 Hp) Automatic
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Vauxhall 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 The first generation, the Omega A , superseded the Opel Rekord.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)
B Overview:
Vauxhall Omega (B). With 450 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 250 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 Omega B's Euro NCAP rating reflects older safety standards, showing room for improvement compared to modern vehicles, particularly in adult occupant protection.
5.7 V8 (310 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Exceptional power and effortless acceleration, transforming the Omega into a high-performance sleeper.
Fuel Economy
Very poor fuel economy, this engine is designed for performance rather than efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent ride comfort and refinement
- • Spacious interior and large boot capacity
- • Good value for money on the used market
- • Strong V6 and V8 engine options available
- • Rear-wheel-drive handling characteristics
Cons:
- • Dated styling by modern standards
- • Some engines can be very thirsty (V6/V8)
- • Reliability can be patchy, especially with certain diesel engines
- • Limited advanced safety features compared to newer cars
- • Interior quality can feel less premium than German rivals
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(B: 1999 - 2000).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Omega |
| Generation: | B |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.7 V8 (310 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2000 |
| End of production: | 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 310 Hp Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 54.7 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 450 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Y57XE More details about the engine Y57XE |
| Engine displacement: | 5665 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 99 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.1:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 18 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 530 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4787 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1786 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1455 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2730 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 1960 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1140 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.2 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 | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| 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) |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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