Opel/Vauxhall ecoFlex Zafira MPV - 139 g/km CO2
March 12, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Using a new-to-range 1.7-litre advanced diesel engine emitting combined emissions of just 139g/km, Vauxhall’s latest addition to the Zafira line-up is also the first ecoFLEX model in the range. Read more
GM Opel Introduces First Turbocharged Compressed Natural Gas Van
November 14, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
The Zafira CNG Turbo 1.6-liter engine is designed to run on either natural gas, biomethane or any mixture of the two. It is GM Opel’s first turbocharged Compressed Natural Gas compact van and it will be introduced at the Bologna motor show (5-14 December 2008).
The 1.6 CNG Turbo delivers 150 hp (112 kW) of power, with maximum torque of 210 Nm (155 lb-ft) at 2,300 rpm. Fuel consumption is 5.3 kg of natural gas per 100 km in the MVEG cycle, with 144 g/km of CO2. Top speed is 200 kph (120 mph). the 1.6 CNG Turbo delivers 60% more horsepower than the naturally aspirated CNG model for a difference of 6 grams in emissions. Read more
