Opel Insignia 2009 2.8 V6 Turbo

Opel Insignia 2009 2.8 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Opel Insignia 2009 2.8 V6 Turbo has been produced from January, 2009 to December, 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. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 thousand 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 2009 2.8 V6 Turbo has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Opel Insignia 2009 2.8 V6 Turbo accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

Opel Insignia 2009 2.8 V6 Turbo fuel consumption is 11.3 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (8.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 17 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 880 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 13.5 litres per 100 km, which is 19% 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 outstanding rate 94 from 100, children safety: good mark - 79 from 100, for pedestrian protection Opel Insignia got 40 points from 100.
Opel Insignia safety equipment has been rated as good - 71 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also Opel Insignia version with manual gearbox (Opel Insignia 2009 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 MT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 11.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.6 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 11.9 litres per 100 km.
Opel Insignia 2009

Opel Insignia 2009 2.8 V6 Turbo technical data

Model: Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2009. January ... 2013. December 
Engine: 2792 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 260 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 350 NM ON 1900 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.3 (combined) 17.0 (urban) 7.9 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 13.5 l/100km (17.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.91m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.52m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters
Ground clearance: 160 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 540 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1530 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2520 kg

Opel Insignia 2009 2.8 V6 Turbo 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 2009 2.8 V6 Turbo 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 estate car [2009 - 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 2009 1.6 Jan 2009 — Jan 2013 1.6 Petrol 115 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2009 1.6 Turbo Jan 2009 — Jan 2013 1.6 Petrol 180 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2009 1.8 Jan 2009 — Jan 2013 1.8 Petrol 140 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2009 2.0 Turbo Jan 2009 — Jan 2013 2.0 Petrol 220 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2009 2.0 Turbo Jan 2009 — Jan 2013 2.0 Petrol 220 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2009 2.0 Turbo 4x4 Jan 2009 — Jan 2013 2.0 Petrol 220 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2009 2.0 Turbo 4x4 Jan 2009 — Jan 2013 2.0 Petrol 220 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2009 2.0 CDTI Jan 2009 — Jan 2013

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 130 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2009 2.0 CDTI Jan 2009 — Jan 2013 2.0 Diesel 130 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2009 2.0 CDTI Jan 2009 — Jan 2013

Most powerfull diesel version (160 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 160 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2009 2.0 CDTI Jan 2009 — Jan 2013

Most powerfull diesel version (160 HP)

2.0 Diesel 160 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Opel Insignia 2009 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Jan 2009 — Jan 2013 2.8 Petrol 260 HP 11.2 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2009 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Jan 2009 — Jan 2013 2.8 Petrol 260 HP 11.3 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2009 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 2.8 Petrol 260 HP 11.3 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Opel Insignia 2009 OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4

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 reviews
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