Opel Frontera 1998 Sport MV6 3.2-24V

Opel Frontera 1998 3.2 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Opel Frontera 1998 Sport MV6 3.2-24V has been produced from September, 2000 to December, 2004. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.2 litres, which produces power of 205 horsepower on 5400 rpm - this is the most powerfull Opel Frontera 1998 - 2004 version and torque 290 Nm (Newton metres) on 3000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 300 000 to 510 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Opel Frontera 3.2 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.4 litres.

Opel Frontera 1998 Sport MV6 3.2-24V has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Frontera 1998 Sport MV6 3.2-24V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 184 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Opel Frontera 1998 Sport MV6 3.2-24V in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 13 litres per 100km (7.7 km/l), city fuel economy - 17.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 10.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 500 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 620 kilometers on highway.

Opel Frontera safety

During safety testing Opel Frontera has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Opel Frontera is evaluated with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Opel Frontera got one star.

Opel Frontera 1998

Opel Frontera 1998 Sport MV6 3.2-24V technical data

Model: Opel Frontera Sport MV6 3.2-24V
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2000. September ... 2004. December 
Engine: 3165 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 312 g/km
Power: 205 HP ON 5400 RPM Torque: 290 NM ON 3000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 184 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 13.0 (combined) 17.8 (urban) 10.2 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres (17.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.27m (length) 1.79m (width) 1.69m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters
Ground clearance: 208 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Gross weight: 2400 kg

Opel Frontera 1998 Sport MV6 3.2-24V engine 6VD1-W DOHC 24v

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 300,000 to 510,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 3165 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 93.4 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 77 mm
Compression ratio 9.4 : 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 1998 Sport MV6 3.2-24V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.4 litres (5.7 quarts)
Power 195 - 205 HP ON 5400 RPM
Torque 265 - 290 NM ON 3000 RPM
Engine manufacturer Isuzu
Start of production (year) 1991
Duration of production 13 years
Engine also used on Isuzu Rodeo

All Opel Frontera crossover [1998 - 2004] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Opel Frontera 1998 2.2 16V Jan 1998 — Dec 2003 2.2 Petrol 136 HP 11.4 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Opel Frontera 1998 Sport 2.2-16V 4x4 Oct 1998 — Sep 2000

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.2 Petrol 136 HP 11.1 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Opel Frontera 2000 Sport 2.2-16V 4x4 Sep 2000 — Dec 2004

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.2 Petrol 136 HP 11.4 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Opel Frontera 1998 Sport 2.2 DTi-16V 4x4 Oct 1998 — Dec 2004

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.2 Diesel 115 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Opel Frontera 1998 Sport 2.2 DTi-16V 4x4 Oct 1998 — Sep 2002

Only version with automatic transmission

2.2 Diesel 115 HP 9.8 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Opel Frontera 2001 2.2 DTI 4x4 Jan 2001 — Dec 2003

Most powerfull diesel version (120 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.2 Diesel 120 HP 8.3 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Opel Frontera 2000 Sport MV6 3.2-24V 4x4 Sep 2000 — Dec 2004

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.3 seconds

3.2 Petrol 205 HP 13.0 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Opel Frontera 1998 reviews
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