Opel Calibra 1994 2.0 8V

Opel Calibra 1994 2.0 petrol description

Coupe Opel Calibra 1994 2.0 8V has been produced from January, 1994 to December, 1996. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 115 horsepower on 5200 rpm 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, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 310 000 and 520 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Opel Calibra 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Opel Calibra 1994 2.0 8V has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Opel Calibra 1994 2.0 8V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Opel Calibra 1994 2.0 8V fuel consumption is 8.1 litres per 100km (12.3 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Opel Calibra 1994 - 1997 versions, fuel consumption in city - 11.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 63 litres or 16.64 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1080 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Opel Calibra version with manual gearbox (Opel Calibra 1994 2.0 8V MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2 seconds faster (in 10 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 8.2 litres per 100 km.
Opel Calibra 1994

Opel Calibra 1994 2.0 8V technical data

Model: Opel Calibra 2.0 8V
Body style: Coupe
Production period: 1994. January ... 1996. December 
Engine: 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 115 HP ON 5200 RPM Torque: 170 NM ON 2600 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.1 (combined) 11.2 (urban) 5.8 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres (16.6 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.49m (length) 1.69m (width) 1.32m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.5 meters
Seats: 4 seats
Trunk capacity: 300 litres
Trunk max capacity: 980 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1665 kg

Opel Calibra 1994 2.0 8V 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 Calibra 1994 2.0 8V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7.4 litres (7.8 quarts)
Power 115 HP ON 5200 RPM
Torque 170 NM ON 2600 RPM
Start of production (year) 1986
Duration of production 10 years
Engine also used on Opel Frontera Opel Omega

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 Calibra coupe [1994 - 1997] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Opel Calibra 1994 2.0 8V Jan 1994 — Dec 1996 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Opel Calibra 1994 2.0 8V Jan 1994 — Dec 1996 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Opel Calibra 1994 2.0 16V ECOTEC

Most fuel efficient version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 136 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Opel Calibra 1994 2.0 16V ECOTEC

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 136 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Opel Calibra 1994 2.0 16V ECOTEC 4x4 2.0 Petrol 136 HP - Automatic (4) All wheel
Opel Calibra 1994 2.0 16V Turbo 4x4 Jan 1994 — Dec 1996

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds

2.0 Petrol 204 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Opel Calibra 1994 2.5 V6 ECOTEC Jan 1994 — Dec 1996 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Opel Calibra 1994 2.5 V6 ECOTEC Jan 1994 — Dec 1996 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Opel Calibra 1994 reviews
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