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Opel Vectra OPC 2.8

General information

ModelOpel Vectra OPC 2.8
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2792 ccm (170.37 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving10.4 litres/100 km (22.62 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2792 ccm (170.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power280.00 PS (206 kW or 276 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque355.00 Nm (36.2 kgf-m or 261.8 ft.lbs) at 1800 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke89.0 x 74.8 mm (3.5 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1772 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4760 litres (1,258 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Optional cargo space1360 litres (359 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1580 kg (3,483.3 pounds)
Max weight with load2055 kg (4,530.5 pounds)
Towing weight1600 kg (3,527.4 pounds)
Overall length4650 mm (183.1 inches)
Overall width1800 mm (70.9 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity61.0 litres (16.12 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR39628
CO2 emissions124.9 g/km
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