The Calibra was great-looking, but it also boasted a ground-breaking drag co-efficient of 0.26 and that meant that even the weediest 115bhp model could crack 130mph on long straights. Important for its intended buyers. Later V6s proved to be a formidable cruiser, too.

What kind of car is a Calibra?

Opel Calibra
Class Mid-size car / Sport car / Large family car (D-segment)
Body style 2-door coupé hatchback
Layout FF layout/F4 layout
Platform GM2900

Is Opel Calibra a good car?

The Calibra was great-looking, but it also boasted a ground-breaking drag co-efficient of 0.26 and that meant that even the weediest 115bhp model could crack 130mph on long straights. Important for its intended buyers. Later V6s proved to be a formidable cruiser, too.

What is a Vauxhall Calibra?

Ah, confused youngling, this is the Vauxhall Calibra. A car that launched in 1989 and ran through the 1990s, based on an unspectacular chassis but clothed in rather spectacular bodywork. It was a two-door, four-seat coupe, and in June 2019, this thing turned 30 years old.

Is a Vauxhall Calibra Classic?

Handsome, sporty, easy to maintain and also remarkably practical, the Calibra could be all things to all drivers. It was a victim of the ’90s though, meaning many have been quite literally modified to death. Today, however, it’s recognised as a classic and prices are on the rise.

What year did the Vauxhall Calibra come out?

At its 1989 launch, the Vauxhall Calibra – penned by the recently departed Erhard Schnell, an Opel designer of nearly 40 years – was the most aerodynamically efficient car money could buy, a title it retained until 1999, when Honda’s Insight arrived.

Is the Calibra a classic?

The plain-vanilla engines, drivetrains and suspensions are solid-state, reliable and easily fixed, making a Calibra a very viable classic for everyday motoring.

How many Vauxhall Calibra are left in UK?

2021 2019
VAUXHALL CALIBRA 38 44
VAUXHALL CALIBRA 16V 160 174
VAUXHALL CALIBRA 16V 4X4 2 2
VAUXHALL CALIBRA 16V AUTO 17 16

Who makes the Opel Manta?

Opel
The Opel Manta is a rear-wheel-drive sports coupé built by German manufacturer Opel in two generations from 1970 to 1988. The Manta was a mildly sporting coupé based on the Ascona family car, akin to the Ford Falcon-based Mustang and its various imitators such as the Ford Capri.

When was the last Vauxhall Cavalier made?

After twenty years and three generations, the Cavalier came to an end in October 1995 when it was replaced by the Vectra, though sales continued for about a year afterwards and several P registered versions (August 1996 to July 1997 period) were sold.

How many Vauxhall Calibra are left?

What are the specs of the Opel Calibra DTM edition?

1995 Opel Calibra DTM Edition V6 (125 kW / 170 PS / 168 hp) (since April 1995 for Europe special edition) specs review

What kind of engine does Opel Calibra have?

OPEL Calibra 2.5L V6 5MT (170 HP) ENGINE SPECS – 2.5L V6 5MT (170 HP) Cylinders. V6. Displacement. 2498 cm3. Power.

What are some examples of direct competition of Opel Calibra DTM edition V6?

Examples of the direct competition of Opel Calibra DTM Edition V6 in 1995: (all performance data from ProfessCars™ simulation, top speed theor. without speed governor)

How fast does a 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme coupe go?

1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Coupe 3.4 DOHC V6 North America 236 km/h / 147 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.9 s est. 0-1 km 28.7 s est. 0-60 mph 7.9 s est. 0-100 km/h 8.4 s 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva Coupe 3100 V6 North America 214 km/h / 133 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 16.5 s est. 0-1 km 29.9 s