Opel Calibra 1990 2.5i-V6

Opel Calibra 1990 2.5 petrol description

Coupe Opel Calibra 1990 2.5i-V6 has been produced from September, 1993 to December, 1994. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 170 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 230 Nm (Newton metres) on 4200 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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 360 up to 600 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Opel Calibra 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.75 litres.

Opel Calibra 1990 2.5i-V6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Calibra 1990 2.5i-V6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 237 km/h.

Opel Calibra 1990 2.5i-V6 fuel consumption is 10.2 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (9.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 14.4 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 63 litres or 16.64 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 800 kilometers on highway.
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 Calibra fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Opel Calibra version with automatic gearbox (Opel Calibra 1993 2.5i-V6 AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1 seconds later (in 8.8 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 11.2 litres per 100 km.
Opel Calibra 1990

Opel Calibra 1990 2.5i-V6 technical data

Model: Opel Calibra 2.5i-V6
Body style: Coupe
Production period: 1993. September ... 1994. December 
Engine: 2498 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 170 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 230 NM ON 4200 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 237 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.2 (combined) 14.4 (urban) 7.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.2 l/100km (23.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres (16.6 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.49m (length) 1.69m (width) 1.32m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.5 meters
Ground clearance: 140 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 4 seats
Trunk capacity: 300 litres
Trunk max capacity: 980 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1775 kg

Opel Calibra 1990 2.5i-V6 engine X25XE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 360,000 to 600,000 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 2498 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81.6 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 79.6 mm
Compression ratio 10.8 : 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 1990 2.5i-V6 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.75 litres (6.1 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7.5 litres (7.9 quarts)
Power 170 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 230 NM ON 4200 RPM
Start of production (year) 1994
Duration of production 6 years
Engine also used on Opel Vectra Opel Omega

All Opel Calibra coupe [1990 - 1994] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Opel Calibra 1990 2.0i 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Opel Calibra 1990 2.0i 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Opel Calibra 1990 2.0i 4x4 Jun 1990 — Sep 1993 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 9.1 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Opel Calibra 1990 2.0i 16V Jun 1990 — Aug 1994

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 150 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Opel Calibra 1992 2.0i 16V Sep 1992 — Aug 1994 2.0 Petrol 150 HP - Automatic (4) Front wheel
Opel Calibra 1990 2.0i 16V 4x4 Jun 1990 — Sep 1992

Most fuel efficient version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Opel Calibra 1992 2.0i Turbo 4x4 Sep 1992 — Dec 1994

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds

2.0 Petrol 204 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Opel Calibra 1993 2.5i-V6 Sep 1993 — Dec 1994 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 10.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Opel Calibra 1993 2.5i-V6 Sep 1993 — Dec 1994 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 11.2 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Opel Calibra 1990 reviews
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