Opel Omega 1989 Caravan 2.4i

Opel Omega 1989 2.4 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Opel Omega 1989 Caravan 2.4i has been produced from October, 1989 to May, 1994. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.4 litres, which produces power of 125 horsepower on 4800 rpm and torque 195 Nm (Newton metres) on 2500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 360 000 to 600 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Opel Omega 2.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

Opel Omega 1989 Caravan 2.4i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Omega 1989 Caravan 2.4i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 192 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Opel Omega 1989 Caravan 2.4i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.6 litres per 100km (10.4 km/l), city fuel economy - 12.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 980 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Opel Omega version with automatic gearbox (Opel Omega 1989 Caravan 2.4i AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.5 seconds later (in 12.5 seconds).
Opel Omega 1989

Opel Omega 1989 Caravan 2.4i technical data

Model: Opel Omega Caravan 2.4i
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1989. October ... 1994. May 
Engine: 2410 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 125 HP ON 4800 RPM Torque: 195 NM ON 2500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 192 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.6 (combined) 12.8 (urban) 7.1 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.77m (length) 1.77m (width) 1.48m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 520 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1855 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1950 kg

Opel Omega 1989 Caravan 2.4i engine C24NE

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 2410 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 95 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86 mm
Compression ratio 9.2 : 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 Omega 1989 Caravan 2.4i oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7.8 litres (8.2 quarts)
Power 125 HP ON 4800 RPM
Torque 195 NM ON 2500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1988
Duration of production 7 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 1991 onwards.

Engine also used on Opel Frontera

All Opel Omega estate car [1989 - 1994] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Opel Omega 1989 Caravan 2.0i

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 115 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Omega 1989 Caravan 2.0i

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 115 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Omega 1989 Caravan 2.3 D

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.3 Diesel 73 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Omega 1989 Caravan 2.3 TD

Most powerfull diesel version (101 HP)

2.3 Diesel 101 HP 7.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Omega 1989 Caravan 2.3 TD Oct 1989 — Sep 1992

Most powerfull diesel version (101 HP)

2.3 Diesel 101 HP 7.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Omega 1989 Caravan 2.4i 2.4 Petrol 125 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Omega 1989 Caravan 2.4i 2.4 Petrol 125 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Omega 1990 Caravan 2.6i Aug 1990 — Mai 1994 2.6 Petrol 150 HP 10.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Omega 1990 Caravan 2.6i Aug 1990 — Mai 1994 2.6 Petrol 150 HP 10.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Omega 1989 Caravan 3.0i Oct 1989 — Sep 1992 3.0 Petrol 177 HP 11.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Omega 1989 Caravan 3.0i Oct 1989 — Sep 1992 3.0 Petrol 177 HP 10.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Omega 1991 Caravan 3.0i 24V Mar 1991 — Sep 1993

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds

3.0 Petrol 200 HP 10.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Omega 1991 Caravan 3.0i 24V Mar 1991 — Sep 1993

Most powerfull petrol version (200 HP)

3.0 Petrol 200 HP 10.5 l/100km Automatic (4)
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