The Opel Calibra V6 is a coupé with 2 doors and a front mounted powerplant which transmits its power through the front wheels.
Powering the Opel Calibra V6 is a double overhead camshaft, 2.5 litre naturally aspirated 6 cylinder motor, with 4 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 168 bhp (170 PS/125 kW) at 6000 rpm and 227 N·m (167 lb·ft/23.1 kgm) at 4200 rpm respectively.
The engine delivers its power through to the wheels by means of a 4 speed automatic gearbox.
Quoted weight at the kerb is 1350 kg.
It is said to be able to attain a top speed of 234 km/h or 145 mph, stated fuel consumption is 6.6/8.0/11.6 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / city.
Full specs
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé | ||
| Number of doors | 2 | ||
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| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 102.4 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1426 mm | 56.1 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1446 mm | 56.9 inches | |
| Length | 4492 mm | 176.9 inches | |
| Width | 1688 mm | 66.5 inches | |
| Height | 1320 mm | 52 inches | |
| Ground clearance | |||
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.73 | ||
| Kerb weight | 1350 kg | 2976 lb | |
| Weight distribution | |||
| fuel tank capacity | 63 litres | 13.9 [16.6] UK [US] gal. | |
| aerodynamics | |||
| Drag coefficient | |||
| Frontal area | |||
| CdA | |||
| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | Opel | ||
| Engine code | C25XE | ||
| Cylinders | V 6 in 60° vee | ||
| Capacity | 2.5 litre 2498 cc (152.437 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 81.6 × 79.6 mm
3.21 × 3.13 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Valve gear | double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder 24 valves in total |
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| maximum power output (DIN) |
170 PS (168 bhp) (125 kW) at 6000 rpm |
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| maximum torque (DIN) |
227 Nm (167 ft·lb) (23.1 kgm) at 4200 rpm |
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| Specific output (DIN) |
50.2 kW/litre 68.2 ps/litre 67.3 bhp/litre 1.1 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque (DIN) |
90.87 Nm/litre
1.1 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | wet sumped | ||
| compression ratio | 10.8:1 | ||
| Fuel system | Bosch Motronic fuel injection | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | 1141.9 kPa (165.6 psi) | ||
| Maximum RPM | |||
| crankshaft bearings | |||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 416.33 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal | ||
| Compressor | N/A | ||
| Intercooler | None | ||
| Catalytic converter | Y | ||
| performance | |||
| Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) | |||
| Acceleration 0-60mph | |||
| Acceleration 0-100km/h | 8.8 s | ||
| Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) | |||
| Standing quarter-mile | |||
| Standing kilometre | |||
| Maximum speed | 234 km/h (145 mph) | ||
| Power-to-weight ratio | Higher is better 126.17 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 PS/kg 92.8 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 kW/kg 124.44 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 bhp/kg 0.06 bhp/lb |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | Lower is better 10.78 kg/kW 18 lb/bhp |
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| fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption | 6.6/8.0/11.6 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / city | ||
| universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above) | |||
| litres/100km | 6.6/8.0/11.6 l/100km 90kmph/120kmph/city | ||
| km/litre | 15.2/12.5/8.6 km/l 90kmph/120kmph/city | ||
| UK MPG | 42.8/35.3/24.4 UK MPG 90kmph/120kmph/city | ||
| US MPG | 35.6/29.4/20.3 US MPG 90kmph/120kmph/city | ||
| Carbon dioxide emissions | |||
| Carfolio Calculated CO2 ? | |||
| VED band (UK) | |||
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| chassis | |||
| Engine position | front | ||
| Engine layout | transverse | ||
| Drive wheels | front wheel drive | ||
| Torque split | N/A | ||
| Steering | power assisted rack & pinion | ||
| turns lock-to-lock | |||
| Turning circle | |||
| Front suspension | |||
| Rear suspension | |||
| Wheel size front | |||
| Wheel size rear | |||
| Tyres front | |||
| Tyres rear | |||
| Brakes F/R | |||
| Front brake diameter | |||
| Rear brake diameter | |||
| Braked area | |||
| Gearbox | 4 speed automatic | ||
| Top gear ratio | |||
| Final drive ratio | 2.81 | ||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 563926 | ||
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| Model code | |||
| RAC rating | 24.8 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1995 Opel Calibra V6 Automatic added 2018-11-02. Last modified 2020-03-16. |
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