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Vauxhall Omega Estate B 5.7 V8 (310 Hp) Automatic
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Vauxhall Omega:
The Opel Omega is an executive car engineered and manufactured by German automaker Opel between 1986 and 2003. The first generation, the Omega A , superseded the Opel Rekord. It was voted European Car of the Year for 1987, and was available as a saloon or estate. The second generation, the Omega B, was manufactured from 1994 to 2003.
Rebadged variants of the Omega were marketed worldwide, including in North America as the Cadillac Catera, in Great Britain as the Vauxhall Omega, and South America as the Chevrolet Omega. As with the Rekord which preceded it, re-engineered versions of the Omega were manufactured in Australia from 1988 as the Holden Commodore since 1999. Commodore-based cars were in turn exported to South America as the Chevrolet Omega and to the Middle East as the Chevrolet Lumina....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Estate B Overview:
Vauxhall Omega (Estate B). With 450 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 250 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
5.7 V8 (310 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Exceptional performance with immense power and torque, transforming the Omega into a true sleeper performance estate, capable of rapid acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Very poor fuel economy; this engine is for performance enthusiasts, not for economical daily driving. High running costs are to be expected.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior, ideal for long journeys
- • Smooth and composed ride quality
- • Strong V6 and diesel engine options offer good performance and torque
- • Rear-wheel drive layout provides balanced handling
- • Excellent value on the used car market
Cons:
- • Dated interior design and materials compared to premium rivals
- • Some engines can be quite thirsty, especially the V6 automatics
- • Known reliability issues with certain electrical components and potential for rust
- • Older automatic gearboxes can be sluggish and impact performance
- • Modest Euro NCAP safety rating by modern standards
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(B: 1999 - 2000).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Omega |
| Generation: | Estate B |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.7 V8 (310 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2000 |
| End of production: | 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 310 Hp Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 54.7 Hp/l [32mm more] |
| Torque: | 450 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Y57XE More details about the engine Y57XE |
| Engine displacement: | 5665 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 99 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.1:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 18 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1800 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 540 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4819 mm mm [32mm more] |
| Width: | 1786 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1545 mm mm [90mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2730 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 1960 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1170 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.2 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| 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) |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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