Segment: Medium
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
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The Opel Performance Center (OPC) has revealed the latest Vectra OPC in 2005, also known as Vauxhall Vectra VXR in the UK or Holden Vectra in Australia. It was the sleeper of the mid-size sedan market. With its powerful V6 turbocharged engine, it could outrun a lot of cars on the streets. And the exterior look was not too flamboyant.
In 2002, Opel launched the Vectra in Europe based on the global Epsilon platform. The engine was a joint-venture made within General Motors. The base was Australian, the twin-scroll turbocharger was from Opel and in the end, it produced 248 hp. It was more than enough to sprint the Vectra from 0 to 100 kph (62 mph) in 6.9 seconds for the manual transmission or 7.3 for the automatic gearbox. Both were 6-speed.
Inside, there was a sporty interior, with aluminum pedals, aluminum gear-knob, Alcantara and leather nicely stitched with the blue color of the OPC. The bucket-seats for the front are meant to hold their occupants inside while hard cornering.
The stiff suspension is adjustable and it reacts to the road surface so the car can handle better. The four-wheel independent suspension is helping in the same way. The Epsilon platform proved its worthiness in this OPC version, but mostly on the straight line.
OPEL Vectra Caravan OPC 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
- 2.8L V6 Turbo (255 HP)
- 2.8L V6 Turbo (280 HP)
OPEL Vectra Caravan OPC
2.8L V6 Turbo (255 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 Turbo (255 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2792 cm3 |
| Power: | 188 KW @ 5500 RPM 256 HP @ 5500 RPM 252 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 262 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 355 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 157.8 mph (254 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 6 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 235/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 191.7 in (4869 mm) |
| Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
| Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 111.4 in (2830 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.7 cuFT (530 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3335.6 lbs (1513 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4828.1 lbs (2190 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 15.1 mpg US (15.6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 252 g/km |
OPEL Vectra Caravan OPC
2.8L V6 Turbo (280 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 Turbo (280 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2792 cm3 |
| Power: | 206 KW @ 5500 RPM 280 HP @ 5500 RPM 276 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 262 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 355 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 6 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 235/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 191.7 in (4869 mm) |
| Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
| Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 111.4 in (2830 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.7 cuFT (530 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3335.6 lbs (1513 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4828.1 lbs (2190 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 15.1 mpg US (15.6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 252 g/km |