1986-1994 Omega / Carlton OverviewVauxhall 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 BHP
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- 24.6 - 44.1 mpg
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- 1,161 - 1,690 kg
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- 520 - 870 L (Saloon)
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- 520 - 1,850 L (Estate)
This generation of the Vauxhall Omega / Carlton was produced by the German manufacturer Vauxhall between 1986 - 1994. It's a front engined rear-wheel drive car and came as either a saloon or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 72 BHP 2.3 L Inline 4 diesel engine all the way to a 372 BHP 3.6 L Inline 6 Bi-Turbo petrol 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 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton 3.6i which scores 3.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 372 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 220 BHP/Tonne 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 Vauxhall 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 540-1,850 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 565 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,150 kg.