Opel Insignia 2008 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4

Opel Insignia 2008 2.8 petrol description

Sedan Opel Insignia 2008 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 has been produced from October, 2008 to January, 2013. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.8 litres, which produces power of 260 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 350 Nm (Newton metres) on 1900 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and Mitsubishi TD04 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 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 Insignia 2.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.3 litres.

Opel Insignia 2008 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Opel Insignia 2008 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Opel Insignia 2008 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10.9 litres per 100km (9.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 16.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 940 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 11.9 litres per 100 km, which is 9% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Opel Insignia fuel consumption.

Opel Insignia safety

During safety testing Opel Insignia has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Opel Insignia is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Opel Insignia got two stars.

With the same engine there is also Opel Insignia version with automatic gearbox (Opel Insignia 2008 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 AT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 11.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1.5 litres per 100 km or 13 % - 13.4 litres per 100 km.
Opel Insignia 2008

Opel Insignia 2008 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 technical data

Model: Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2008. October ... 2013. January 
Engine: 2792 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 256 g/km
Power: 260 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 350 NM ON 1900 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.9 (combined) 16.9 (urban) 7.4 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.9 l/100km (19.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.83m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.50m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Ground clearance: 160 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 500 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1010 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2315 kg

Opel Insignia 2008 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 engine A28NET

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 2792 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 89 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 74.8 mm
Compression ratio 9.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Opel Insignia 2008 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 6.3 litres (6.7 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.7 litres (7.1 quarts)
Power 260 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 350 NM ON 1900 RPM
Start of production (year) 2008
Duration of production 5 years

All Opel Insignia sedan [2008 - 2013] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Opel Insignia 2011 1.4 Turbo ecoFLEX Jan 2011 — Dec 2013

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 140 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2012 1.4 Turbo LPG ecoFLEX Jan 2012 — Dec 2013 1.4 LPG 140 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 1.6 Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 1.6 Petrol 115 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 1.6 Turbo 1.6 Petrol 180 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 1.8 Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 1.8 Petrol 140 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Petrol 220 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Petrol 220 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo 4x4 Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Petrol 220 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 Turbo 4x4 Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Petrol 220 HP 9.8 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2011 2.0 Turbo Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 2.0 Petrol 250 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2011 2.0 Turbo 4x4 Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 2.0 Petrol 250 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2011 2.0 Turbo 4x4 Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 2.0 Petrol 250 HP 8.3 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 CDTI Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Diesel 110 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 CDTI Oct 2008 — Jan 2013

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 130 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 CDTI Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Diesel 130 HP 6.7 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 CDTI Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Diesel 160 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 CDTI Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 2.0 Diesel 160 HP 6.7 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2010 2.0 CDTI 4x4 Jan 2010 — Dec 2013 2.0 Diesel 160 HP 6.4 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 CDTI 4x4 Jan 2008 — Dec 2009 2.0 Diesel 190 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.0 CDTI 4x4 Jan 2008 — Dec 2009 2.0 Diesel 190 HP 7.7 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2011 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Jan 2011 — Dec 2013

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 195 HP 4.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2011 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 2.0 Diesel 195 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2011 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 2.0 Diesel 195 HP 6.4 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 2.8 Petrol 260 HP 10.9 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Oct 2008 — Jan 2013 2.8 Petrol 260 HP 11.6 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Jan 2008 — Jan 2013

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6 seconds

2.8 Petrol 325 HP 11.4 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2009 OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Jan 2009 — Dec 2013

Most powerfull petrol version (325 HP)

2.8 Petrol 325 HP 11.4 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2008 reviews
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