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1991 Opel Calibra Turbo

1991 Opel Calibra Turbo

1991 Opel Calibra Turbo

The Opel Calibra is a coupé, which was engineered and produced by German automaker Opel between 1989 and 1997, but sold until 1999 in the United Kingdom as the Vauxhall Calibra by Vauxhall. It was also marketed as the Chevrolet Calibra in South America by Chevrolet, and the Holden Calibra in Australia and New Zealand by Holden.

The Calibra was introduced to counter the Japanese sports coupés, of the late 1980s and early 1990s. It employs the running gear of the first generation Opel Vectra, which had been launched in 1988. Calibra production was based in the Opel factory in Rüsselsheim, Germany, and the Valmet Automotive factory in Uusikaupunki, Finland, where production was consolidated in November 1995.

In Detail

engine 16-Valve DOHC Inline-4
displacement 1998 cc / 121.9 in³
power 152.1 kw / 204.0 bhp @ 5600 rpm
specific output 102.1 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque 280.0 nm / 206.5 ft lbs @ 2400 rpm
driven wheels Front Engine / 4WD
front brakes Vented / Solid Discs w/ ABS
f brake size mm / in
rear brakes Vented / Solid Discs w/ ABS
r brake size mm / in
curb weight 1372 kg / 3025 lbs
length 4490 mm / 176.8 in
width 1690 mm / 66.5 in
height 1320 mm / 51.9 in
transmission 6-Speed Manual
gear ratios :1
top speed ~245.0 kph / 152.2 mph
0 – 60 mph ~6.7 seconds