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The Opel Insignia is a large family car engineered and Produced by Opel, the Germany subsidiary of General Motors (GM) since 2008, replacing the Opel Vectra. Launched at the 2008 British International Motor Show in London as the Vauxhall Insignia, the United Kingdom market name, the Opel Insignia name is Used throughout continental Europe and Ireland, with Chinese-market Buick Regal badged versions.
The Buick Regal Will Also be available in North America from late 2010. In Chile, the Insignia will of retaining the name as the Chevrolet Vectra Used by the previous Vectra models. Also Insignia is the first production car to feature a dual-function frontal camera with traffic sign recognition. The Insignia was voted 2009 European Car of the Year.
opel carFrom launch, the Insignia offered a 6.1 liter straight-four Family 1 engine producing 85 kilowatts (116 PS, 114 hp), a 1.8 liter version producing 103 kilowatts (138 hp), a 2.0 liter straight-four Family II turbocharged direct injection petrol producing 162 kilowatts (217 hp), a Holden-built 2.8 liter High Feature V6 turbo petrol engine producing 191 kilowatts (256 hp), and three turbocharged 2.0 liter "CDTi" straight-four diesel engines, producing 81 kilowatts (109 hp), 96 kilowatts (129 hp) and 118 kilowatts (158 hp). These CDTi diesels are derived from the Fiat / Opel JTD engines.
The engine lineup was expanded in early-mid 2009 with a 6.1 liter petrol turbo producing 132 kilowatts (177 hp) as well as a fourth variation to the 2.0 liter "CDTi" diesel, producing 140 kilowatts (190 hp) in a twin-turbo form . The Latter, engine code A20DTR, has been delayed Until at least 2011, axles Saab, WHO produces the unit in its TTiD models is now no longer part of GM.
[Citation needed] All nine engines meet Euro 5 emissions standards, and all are offered with in front-wheel drive configuration; Exceptions are the 2.8 petrol turbo and 2.0 liter twin-turbo diesel Which are offered with Saab XWD all-wheel drive by default. With the 2.0 liter turbo, both forms are available Propulsion. Six-speed manual or automatic transmissions are fitted throughout the range, although the five-speed Automatics Are Used on the 1.6 and 1.8 liter petrol engines as well as the base diesel.
Specification
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo ECOTEC
Wheelbase 2737 mm 107.8 in
Track front 1585 mm 62.4 in
rear 1587 mm 62.5 in
Length 4830 mm 190.2 in
Width 1858 mm 73.1 in
Height 1498 mm 59 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Ground clearance
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 70 litres 15.4 UK Gal 18.5 US Gal
aerodynamics
2009 Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo ECOTEC
Drag coefficient 0.270
Frontal area
Cx
engine
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo ECOTEC
Bore × stroke 79.00 mm × 81.50 mm
3.11 in × 3.21 in
Cylinders S-4
Displacement 1.6 litre
1598 cc
(97.516 cu in)
Type DOHC
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
Construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.80:1
Fuel system EFI
Maximum power 180 PS (177.5 bhp) (132.4 kW)
@ 5500 rpm
Specific output 111.1 bhp/litre
1.82 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque 230.0 Nm (170 ft·lb) (23.5 kgm)
@ 2200-5500 rpm
bmep 1808.7 kPa (262.3 psi)
Specific torque 143.93 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Opel
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.97
Unitary capacity 399.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h 8.90 s
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km
Top speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Fuel consumption 10.7/6.0/7.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 Emissions 181.0 g/km
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight
chassis
2009 Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo ECOTEC See all Opel models
Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Suspension front
rear
Wheels front
rear
Tyres front 225/55 R 17 W
rear 225/55 R 17 W
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Key: VeVentilated DiDisc (Disk) DrDrum SServo-assisted ABSAnti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅ front
rear
Braked area
Transmission 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
2009 Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo ECOTEC See all Opel models
RAC rating 15.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2009 Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo ECOTEC added 2009-03-19.
Last modified 2009-09-30.
