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As an answer to calls for a more powerful version of the Speedster, Opel introduced a new two-litre turbocharged version of the Ecotec engine, which produced 200 hp (203 PS; 149 kW), but also weighed slightly more at 930 kg (2,050 lb). In 2004, a limited run of sixty track-focused Speedsters were produced for the United Kingdom.
The GM Family I is a straight-four piston engine that was developed by Opel, a former subsidiary of General Motors and now a subsidiary of PSA Group, to replace the Vauxhall OHV, Opel OHV and the smaller capacity Opel CIH engines for use on small to mid-range cars from Opel/Vauxhall.
Vauxhall-branded vehicles are also manufactured in Opel factories in Germany, Spain, and Poland. The current car range includes the Astra (small family car), Corsa , Crossland (subcompact crossover SUV), Mokka (subcompact SUV), and Grandland (compact SUV). Vauxhall sells high-performance versions of some of its models under the GSe sub-brand.
The second generation Family 0 began production in November 2002. It is an updated version of the Family 0 engine and features TwinPort technology – twin intake ports with a choke closing one of the ports at low RPM, providing strong air swirl pattern for higher torque levels and better fuel economy.
This very low volume was a disaster for Vauxhall, but it has led to the car becoming a very collectible classic. [ citation needed ] The Firenza was also very successful in saloon car racing in the 1970s, especially in its Old Nail [ 3 ] (with 2.3-litre inline-4 engine developed by Blydenstein Racing) and Repco-Holden 5-litre V8 engined Baby ...
VXR was the branding for the high performance trim specification, used since 2004 for models in many of Vauxhall's car range in the United Kingdom. Holden has also used the VXR badge for some of its high-performance cars such as the Astra VXR, Insignia VXR, and the Commodore VXR.
The Irmscher engine had a C40SE code and was the only one of these two engines to use a specially cast engine block as part of this increased capacity engine conversion. These engines have a bore and stroke of 98 mm (3.86 in) and 88 mm (3.46 in) respectively, for an overall displacement of 4.0 L (3,983 cc).
The Cavalier Cabriolet 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier Calibre The second generation Vauxhall Cavalier was a version of the third generation Opel Ascona C shown here. The Thatcher government in the United Kingdom created a tax break at 1.8 L, with any company car having a larger engine than this attracting higher personal benefit taxes, thus effectively ...