What replaced the VAUXHALL CARLTON?
Omega B
It was replaced by the Omega B in 1994, mirroring the standardisation of model names across both GM Europe brands.
What is the top speed of a Lotus Carlton?
Lotus Carlton performance and specs
| Engine | 3615cc, turbocharged straight-six, 24-valve |
|---|---|
| Power | 377bhp @ 5200rpm |
| Torque | 419lb ft @ 4200rpm |
| Top Speed | 176mph |
| 0-60mph | 5.1 seconds |
Is Opel Omega RWD?
All the Omega models used a longitudinally mounted engine with a rear-wheel drive setup, with a five speed manual transmission or four speed automatic transmission.
Does Vauxhall own Lotus?
Like all Lotus vehicles, it was given a type designation—Type 104 in this case….
| Lotus Carlton | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lotus (General Motors) Opel/Vauxhall (General Motors) |
| Also called | Opel Lotus Omega Vauxhall Lotus Carlton |
| Production | 1990–1992 |
What was the significance of the Vauxhall Carlton GSi 3000?
The Carlton GSi 3000 is a car to be celebrated. It was a car that showed the Germans that the buck didn’t stop with them. It was a triumph of power, of engineering and of speed. Furthermore, it was £7,000 cheaper than a comparable Beemer, which makes the Carlton even more impressive.
What kind of car is the Vauxhall Carlton?
The Vauxhall Carlton is a series of large family car/ executive car sold in two distinct generations by the Vauxhall division of GM Europe between 1978 and 1994. The Carlton was based on the Opel Rekord E (Mk.1) and Omega A (Mk.2).
What was the Guinness World Record for Vauxhall Carlton?
In June 1992 two teams from Horley Round Table, Surrey, UK, set a Guinness World Record time of 77 hours 34 minutes, driving a total 6,700 km across the then 12 EC countries in two Vauxhall Carlton 24V 3000 GSi’s (J870 FFM and J751 DYC).
What’s the top speed of a Vauxhall Carlton?
With a 2969cc in-line six engine, the Carlton 3000 GSI 24V pushes out just north of 200bhp. This gives a 0-62mph time of 7.6 seconds and a top speed of 149mph. Famously in a 0-100mph dash, the Carlton was capable of outrunning the BMW 535i.
