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Back in 1990, BMW had the wonderful 315PS E34 M5 which was then The Sports Saloon and Mercedes launched its thumping great 326PS W124 V8 500E that same year as a serious rival for the BMW.
But no one would think that Opel/Vauxhall would shock the world and bring out the legendary Lotus developed 382PS, 3.6ltr twin turbo Carlton/Omega that would be not just much faster than both M5 and 500E but faster accelerating than the V12 Ferrari Testarossa.
Specifications
But no one would think that Opel/Vauxhall would shock the world and bring out the legendary Lotus developed 382PS, 3.6ltr twin turbo Carlton/Omega that would be not just much faster than both M5 and 500E but faster accelerating than the V12 Ferrari Testarossa.
Specifications
- Top speed - +176 mph (283 km/h)
- Peak power - 377 bhp (281 kW; 382 PS) @ 5200 rpm
- Acceleration - 0-60 mph (97 km/h) : 5.1 sec., 0-100 mph (160 km/h) : 11.1 sec.[9]
- Peak torque - 419 lb·ft (568 N·m) @ 4200 rpm
- Engine displacement - 3615 cc
- Engine type - Twin turbocharged straight six-cylinder
- Configuration - Front-engined, rear-wheel drive
- Transmission - Six-speed ZF S6-40 manual
- Weight - 3,666 lb (1,663 kg)
- Production - 950 units
- Price - £48,000
