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Opel Calibra V6

General information

ModelOpel Calibra V6
Year1993
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating71.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2498 ccm (152.43 cubic inches)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2498 ccm (152.43 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power172.40 PS (127 kW or 170 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque225.00 Nm (22.9 kgf-m or 166.0 ft.lbs) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke81.6 x 79.6 mm (3.2 x 3.1 inches)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed230.0 km/h (142.9 mph)
0-60 miles8.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1347 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4250 litres (1,123 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (417.3 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1280 kg (2,821.9 pounds)
Overall length4500 mm (177.2 inches)
Overall width1700 mm (66.9 inches)
Overall height1330 mm (52.4 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2640 mm (103.9 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)
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