Opel Calibra Facts for Kids

The Opel Calibra was a popular sports coupe.

The Opel Calibra was a cool sports car made by Opel, a German car company. It was produced between 1990 and 1997. In the United Kingdom, this car was known as the Vauxhall Calibra. It was famous for its sleek, aerodynamic design, which helped it cut through the air easily.

About the Opel Calibra
- Where it was Sold
Engine Options
- Different Engine Types
- All-Wheel Drive Option
Legacy and Racing
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About the Opel Calibra

The Calibra was designed to be a stylish and sporty coupe. It had a sleek, low shape that made it look fast even when standing still. This design also helped it achieve a very low drag coefficient, which means it was very good at moving through the air without much resistance. This made it fuel-efficient and helped it go faster.

Where it was Sold

While it was called the Opel Calibra in most of Europe, it had different names in other places.

In the United Kingdom, it was sold as the Vauxhall Calibra. Vauxhall is Opel's sister brand there.
In Australia and New Zealand, it was sold as the Holden Calibra. Holden is another brand connected to Opel.

Engine Options

The Opel Calibra came with several different engines, giving drivers a choice of power. An engine is like the heart of the car; it makes the car move. The power of an engine is often measured in horsepower (hp). More horsepower usually means a faster or more powerful car.

Different Engine Types

2.0 i (85 kW or 115 hp): This was a good starting engine, offering enough power for everyday driving.
2.0 i 16V (100 kW or 136 hp, and 110 kW or 150 hp): These versions had more power because they used a special engine design with 16 valves, which helps the engine breathe better.
2.0 i 16V Turbo (150 kW or 204 hp): This was the most powerful four-cylinder engine. The "Turbo" part means it had a special device called a turbocharger that pushed more air into the engine, making it much stronger.
2.5 i V6 (125 kW or 170 hp): This engine had six cylinders arranged in a "V" shape, which made it very smooth and powerful.

All-Wheel Drive Option

Some versions of the Calibra, especially the powerful Turbo model, were available with all-wheel drive. This means power went to all four wheels instead of just two. All-wheel drive helps the car have better grip on the road, especially in bad weather or when driving fast around corners.

Legacy and Racing

The Opel Calibra was not just a car for the road; it also had a history in motorsport. Special racing versions of the Calibra competed in touring car championships, showing off its performance capabilities. One famous racing version was the Wesbank Modified Calibra, which raced in 1993.