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OPEL Monterey LTD 1992-1998 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Large SUV
Production years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

OPEL Monterey LTD 1992-1998 9 Photos
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In the late '80s, General Motors, together with Isuzu and Honda, worked on a badge-engineering project, and the Opel Monterey was one of the products.

While GM delivered the chassis, Honda came with the V-6 gasoline engine, Isuzu brought the turbo-diesel versions, and GM delivered the chassis. At that time, the American carmaker held one-third of Isuzu's stocks and already had other agreements with the Japanese company. In Europe, GM had two brands: Opel for the continental side and Vauxhall in the U.K.

GM designed the two-box design of the big Opel Monterey, and it was similar to the Acura SLX and Isuzu Trooper. The car featured body-on-frame construction, with a low-range gear fit for off-road. Its front fascia featured squared headlights with corner-mounted turn signals and a rectangular, chromed surrounding for the grille, which sported the Opel lettering. It was unusual for the German brand to place its name, not its badge, at the car's front. The design team made a tall greenhouse with a simple design and a thicker C-pillar, while the doors featured grab-handles. Despite the car's length, the Monterey had its spare wheel mounted on the tailgate in the back.

Inside, the base model featured cloth upholstery, while the upper trim level received leather. The instrument cluster featured the same layout as Isuzu or Honda, with six gauges and the tachometer and speedometer larger than any other gauge, with the automatic transmission indicators.

Under the hood, the carmaker offered the Monterey a choice of two engines: a 3.2-liter carried over from Honda and a 3.1-liter turbo-diesel made by Isuzu.

OPEL Monterey LTD 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
  1 gasoline engine
  • 3.2L V6 24V 5MT (177 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 3.1L LTD 5MT (114 HP)

OPEL Monterey LTD
3.2L V6 24V 5MT (177 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L V6 24V 5MT (177 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3165 cm3
Power:130 KW @ 5200 RPM
177 HP @ 5200 RPM
174 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque:192 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM
260 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:106 mph (171 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:178.7 in (4539 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:72.4 in (1839 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase:108.7 in (2761 mm)
Cargo Volume:51.7 cuFT (1464 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.42
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4254.9 lbs (1930 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5732 lbs (2600 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:16.3 mpg US (14.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:342.7 g/km

OPEL Monterey LTD
3.1L LTD 5MT (114 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.1L LTD 5MT (114 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:3059 cm3
Power:84 KW @ 3600 RPM
114 HP @ 3600 RPM
113 BHP @ 3600 RPM
Torque:192 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
260 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:93 mph (150 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):16.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:178.7 in (4539 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:72.4 in (1839 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase:108.7 in (2761 mm)
Cargo Volume:51.7 cuFT (1464 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.42
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4376.2 lbs (1985 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5732 lbs (2600 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:299.5 g/km
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