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Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Lower Premium
Production years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

OPEL Calibra 1989-1997 64 Photos
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The Opel Calibra was produced between 1989 and 1997 and was sold under different nameplates all over the world: Vauxhall Calibra in the UK, Chevrolet Calibra in South America and Holden Calibra in Australia and New Zealand.

The coupe was available with a front-wheel-drive system when it was first launched and later it became available with a 4-wheel-drive system.

The unique exterior look was designed by WayneCherry (a GM designer) and Erhard Schnell.

The Calibra was known as being the most aerodynamic car produced at the time, with a low drag coefficient of only 0.26. The Calibra remained the most aerodynamic car for 10 years since its launch.

Based on the Vectra A platform, the Calibra was given a stiffer chassis.

The 1989 Calibra ran on a 2.0-liter engine with 115 hp or a 2.0-liter powerplant that developed 150 hp.

The Calibra could accommodate up to 4 passengers and offered lots of space for a coupe.

The front seats easy easily adjustable and the best driving position was easy to achieve.

The trunk of the Calibra was a decent size and its shape made it easier to store items. However, due to its high position, heavier items were a little harder to load.

A sunroof was also available and gave the cabin a more airy feeling.

OPEL Calibra 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
  11 gasoline engines
  • 2.0L 16V 4AT FWD (136 HP)
  • 2.0L 16V 4AT FWD (150 HP)
  • 2.0L 16V 5MT AWD (150 HP)
  • 2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (136 HP)
  • 2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (150 HP)
  • 2.0L 4AT FWD (116 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT AWD (116 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP)
  • 2.0L Turbo 6MT AWD (204 HP)
  • 2.5L V6 4AT FWD (170 HP)
  • 2.5L V6 5MT FWD (170 HP)

OPEL Calibra
2.0L 16V 4AT FWD (136 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 4AT FWD (136 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:100 KW @ 5600 RPM
136 HP @ 5600 RPM
134 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:136 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
185 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.8 in (4491 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:52 in (1321 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/57.1 in (1,430/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.26
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2767 lbs (1255 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3748 lbs (1700 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km)
Highway:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)

OPEL Calibra
2.0L 16V 4AT FWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 4AT FWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 6000 RPM
150 HP @ 6000 RPM
148 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:145 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
197 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R15V
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.8 in (4491 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:52 in (1321 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/57.1 in (1,430/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.26
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2612 lbs (1185 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3605 lbs (1635 kg)

OPEL Calibra
2.0L 16V 5MT AWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 5MT AWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 6000 RPM
150 HP @ 6000 RPM
148 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:145 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
197 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:134 mph (216 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R15V
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.8 in (4491 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:52 in (1321 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/57.1 in (1,430/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.26
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2866 lbs (1300 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3792 lbs (1720 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)

OPEL Calibra
2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (136 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (136 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:100 KW @ 5600 RPM
136 HP @ 5600 RPM
134 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:136 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
185 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:133.6 mph (215 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.8 in (4491 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:52 in (1321 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/57.1 in (1,430/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.26
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2766.8 lbs (1255 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3747.9 lbs (1700 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
Highway:35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined:26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:185.6 g/km

OPEL Calibra
2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 6000 RPM
150 HP @ 6000 RPM
148 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:145 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
197 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:139 mph (224 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 R15V
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.8 in (4491 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:52 in (1321 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/57.1 in (1,430/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.26
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2612.5 lbs (1185 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3604.6 lbs (1635 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:30.1 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:299.9 g/km

OPEL Calibra
2.0L 4AT FWD (116 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4AT FWD (116 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 5200 RPM
116 HP @ 5200 RPM
114 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque:125 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM
169 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.8 in (4491 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:52 in (1321 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/57.1 in (1,430/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.26
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2690 lbs (1220 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3605 lbs (1635 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)

OPEL Calibra
2.0L 5MT AWD (116 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT AWD (116 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 5200 RPM
116 HP @ 5200 RPM
114 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque:125 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM
169 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:123 mph (198 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.8 in (4491 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:52 in (1321 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/57.1 in (1,430/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.26
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2800 lbs (1270 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3726 lbs (1690 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)

OPEL Calibra
2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 5200 RPM
116 HP @ 5200 RPM
114 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque:125 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM
169 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.8 in (4491 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:52 in (1321 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/57.1 in (1,430/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.26
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2689.6 lbs (1220 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3604.6 lbs (1635 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:192.8 g/km

OPEL Calibra
2.0L Turbo 6MT AWD (204 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 6MT AWD (204 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:150 KW @ 5600 RPM
204 HP @ 5600 RPM
201 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:207 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM
280 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:152.2 mph (245 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/50 ZR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.8 in (4491 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:52 in (1321 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/57.1 in (1,430/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.26
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3042.4 lbs (1380 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3946.3 lbs (1790 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:211.8 g/km

OPEL Calibra
2.5L V6 4AT FWD (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L V6 4AT FWD (170 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2498 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 6000 RPM
170 HP @ 6000 RPM
168 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:167 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM
226 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:145 mph (233 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.8 in (4491 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:52 in (1321 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/57.1 in (1,430/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.26
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2976 lbs (1350 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3957 lbs (1795 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14.8 mpg US (15.9 L/100Km)
Highway:27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Combined:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)

OPEL Calibra
2.5L V6 5MT FWD (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L V6 5MT FWD (170 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2498 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 6000 RPM
170 HP @ 6000 RPM
168 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:167 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM
226 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:147 mph (237 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:176.8 in (4491 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:52 in (1321 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.3/57.1 in (1,430/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.26
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2932.1 lbs (1330 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3913.2 lbs (1775 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.3 mpg US (14.4 L/100Km)
Highway:30.1 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Combined:23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:242.8 g/km
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