1986-1994 Omega / Carlton OverviewOpel Omega / Carlton Overview (1986 - 1994)
1986 - 1994
Tech Specs Summary
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- 96 - 176 mph
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- 5.4 - 20.5 seconds
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- 72 - 372 hp
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- 20.5 - 36.7 mpg
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- 2,560 - 3,726 lbs
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- 18.4 - 30.7 ft3 (Sedan)
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- 18.4 - 65.3 ft3 (Wagon)
This generation of the Opel Omega / Carlton was produced by the German manufacturer Opel between 1986 - 1994. It's a front engined rear-wheel drive car and came as either a sedan or wagon. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 72 hp 2.3 L Inline 4 diesel engine all the way to a 372 hp 3.6 L Inline 6 Bi-Turbo gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Omega / Carlton is the Opel Lotus Carlton 3.6i which scores 3.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 372 hp and a power/weight ratio of 10.01 lb/hp it has a top speed of 176 mph and gets to 62 mph in 5.4 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Opel Omega Caravan 2.3 TD GL, GLS is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 638 miles and can store 19.1-65.3 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,246 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 2,535 lbs.