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Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo (325 Hp) 4x4
Overall Rating
Opel Insignia:
The Opel Insignia is a large family car developed and produced by the German car manufacturer Opel from 2008 to 2022. Taking its name from a 2003 concept car, the model line serves as the flagship model, slotted above the Astra and Corsa in size. The Insignia serves as the successor to both the Signum and Vectra model lines, replacing both vehicles under a single nameplate. The model line was offered in four-door sedan/saloon body styles, five-door liftback, and as a five-door station wagon/estate....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Sedan (A) Overview:
Opel Insignia (Sedan (A)). With 435 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1810 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 6 s). The top speed reaches 250 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo (325 Hp) 4x4 Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Delivers blistering acceleration and supercar-rivalling performance, a true high-performance variant.
Fuel Economy
Extremely poor fuel economy, reflecting its high-performance nature and making it very expensive to fuel.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Stylish and modern design for its era
- • Comfortable ride quality, especially on long journeys
- • Wide range of engines, from economical diesels to powerful OPC variants
- • Excellent Euro NCAP safety rating (5 stars)
- • Spacious interior and generous boot capacity
- • Available all-wheel-drive (AWD) for enhanced traction
Cons:
- • Some petrol engines can be quite thirsty, especially the V6s
- • Early infotainment systems can feel dated
- • Can feel heavy and less agile than some rivals
- • Interior plastics in some trims feel less premium
- • Reliability can be inconsistent across different engines and model years
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Sports Tourer (A): December, 2011 - June, 2013).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Insignia |
| Generation: | Sedan (A) |
| Modification (Engine): | OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo (325 Hp) 4x4 |
| Start of production: | July, 2009 |
| End of production: | June, 2013 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 325 Hp @ 5250 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 116.4 Hp/l [78mm less] |
| Torque: | 435 Nm @ 5250 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | A28NER More details about the engine A28NER |
| Engine displacement: | 2792 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.3 l |
| Coolant: | 6.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 74.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 16.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.4 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 6 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.6 kg/Hp, 179.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.2 kg/Nm, 240.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 5.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1810 |
| Max. weight: | 2315 |
| Max load: | 505 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1010 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 500 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4830 mm mm [78mm less] |
| Width: | 1858 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Height: | 1498 mm mm [22mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2737 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1585 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1587 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 245/40 R19 |
| Wheel rims size | 8.5 x 19 |
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