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Opel Lotus Omega

General information

ModelOpel Lotus Omega
Year1990
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating65.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3615 ccm (220.59 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving16.3 litres/100 km (14.48 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.0 litres/100 km (26.05 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.5 litres/100 km (22.51 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3615 ccm (220.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power382.20 PS (281 kW or 377 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque568.00 Nm (57.9 kgf-m or 419.0 ft.lbs) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Compression8.2:1
Bore x stroke95.0 x 85.0 mm (3.7 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed313.0 km/h (194.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.9 seconds
0-50 miles4.1 seconds
0-60 miles5.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2298 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks, 330 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 300 mm
Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1663 kg (3,666.3 pounds)
Overall length4690 mm (184.6 inches)
Overall width1940 mm (76.4 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2740 mm (107.9 inches)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.81 gallons)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.82 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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