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Vauxhall Carlton Mk III 3.0 3000 CAT (156 Hp)
Overall Rating
Vauxhall Carlton Mk:
The Vauxhall Carlton is a series of large family car/executive car sold in two distinct generations by the Vauxhall division of GM Europe between 1978 and 1994. The Carlton was based on the Opel Rekord E and Omega A.
With the exception of the pre-facelift Mk. 1 cars, most Carltons were manufactured by Opel in Rüsselsheim, and differed only from their Opel Rekord/Omega sisters in badging and trim.
It was replaced by the Omega B in 1994, mirroring the standardisation of model names across both GM Europe brands....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III Overview:
Vauxhall Carlton Mk (III). Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.0 3000 CAT (156 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Smooth and refined, but less potent than higher-output 3.0L variants, focusing on comfort.
Fuel Economy
Thirsty, but acceptable for a large six-cylinder engine, offering a luxurious driving experience.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior, ideal for long journeys
- • Wide range of engines, from economical diesels to high-performance petrols
- • Rear-wheel-drive dynamics offer engaging handling for its class
- • Generally robust and reliable mechanicals
- • Good value for money on the used market
Cons:
- • Styling became dated towards the end of its production run
- • Prone to rust, especially in older models
- • Some larger engines can be very thirsty
- • Lack of modern safety features (common for its era)
- • Interior plastics can feel utilitarian compared to premium rivals
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III Estate: 1986 - 1994).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Carlton Mk |
| Generation: | III |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 3000 CAT (156 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1987 |
| End of production: | 1987 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 156 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | C30LE More details about the engine C30LE |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 10.2 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 870 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 520 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4768 mm mm |
| Width: | 1812 mm mm |
| Height: | 1435 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2730 mm mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1933 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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