Opel Frontera 1992 2.0i

Opel Frontera 1992 2.0 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Opel Frontera 1992 2.0i has been produced from January, 1992 to December, 1995. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 115 horsepower on 5400 rpm - this is the most powerfull Opel Frontera 1992 - 1996 version and torque 170 Nm (Newton metres) on 2600 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Opel Frontera 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Opel Frontera 1992 2.0i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Frontera 1992 2.0i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 17.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 158 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Opel Frontera 1992 2.0i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 12.1 litres per 100km (8.3 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Opel Frontera 1992 - 1996 versions. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Opel is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real Opel Frontera fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Opel Frontera version with four wheel (4x4) drive and manual gearbox (Opel Frontera 1993 2.0i MT 4x4) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 10.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 11.2 litres per 100 km.
Opel Frontera 1992

Opel Frontera 1992 2.0i technical data

Model: Opel Frontera 2.0i
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 1992. January ... 1995. December 
Engine: 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 115 HP ON 5400 RPM Torque: 170 NM ON 2600 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 158 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 17.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 12.1 (combined)
Real fuel consumption: 12.3 l/100km (19.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.21m (length) 1.78m (width) 1.70m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters
Ground clearance: 205 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 300 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1160 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2200 kg

Opel Frontera 1992 2.0i engine C20NE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1998 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86 mm
Compression ratio 9.2 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Opel Frontera 1992 2.0i oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7.2 litres (7.6 quarts)
Power 115 HP ON 5400 RPM
Torque 170 NM ON 2600 RPM
Start of production (year) 1986
Duration of production 10 years
Engine also used on Opel Omega Opel Calibra

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Opel Frontera crossover [1992 - 1996] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Opel Frontera 1992 2.0i Jan 1992 — Dec 1995 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 12.1 l/100km Rear wheel
Opel Frontera 1993 2.0i 4x4 Sep 1993 — Mar 1995

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 115 HP 10.9 l/100km All wheel
Opel Frontera 1995 2.8 TD 4x4 Jan 1995 — Dec 1996

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 16.8 seconds

2.8 Diesel 113 HP 11.0 l/100km All wheel
Opel Frontera 1992 reviews
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