Opel Frontera I (A) photos

1991 — 1998 · suv

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99–134

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15.6 s

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1991-1994

About this generation

The first SUV from Opel, based on the Isuzu.

A serious body-on-frame SUV with four-wheel drive. Available in short and long wheelbase versions, it laid the foundation for the brand's SUV popularity.

Specifications

10 in 2 body styles

Sport 3-door 4 specifications

Petrol

2.0i

114hp(85 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual 4WD 0–100 17.9 s

1991–1995

Torque: 170 Nm (125 lb-ft)
Top speed: 157 km/h (98 mph)
Displacement: 1998 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: C20NE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1580 kg (3483 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)

2.0i

114hp(85 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual 4WD 0–100 16.8 s

1995–1998

Torque: 172 Nm (127 lb-ft)
Top speed: 158 km/h (98 mph)
Displacement: 1998 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: X20SE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1625 kg (3583 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Emissions standard: Euro 2

Diesel

2.8 TDi

111hp(83 kW)

2.8 l 5-speed manual 4WD 0–100 16.0 s

1995–1996

Torque: 242 Nm (178 lb-ft)
Top speed: 150 km/h (93 mph)
Displacement: 2771 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: 4JB1-TC
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1760 kg (3880 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)

2.5 TDS

114hp(85 kW)

2.5 l 5-speed manual 4WD 0–100 15.6 s

1996–1998

Torque: 260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed: 155 km/h (96 mph)
Displacement: 2499 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: 25DT
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1780 kg (3924 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Emissions standard: Euro 2

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5-door 6 specifications

Petrol

2.4i

123hp(92 kW)

2.4 l 5-speed manual 4WD 0–100 18.6 s

1991–1995

Torque: 195 Nm (144 lb-ft)
Top speed: 153 km/h (95 mph)
Displacement: 2410 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: C24NE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1783 kg (3931 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)

2.2i 16V

134hp(100 kW)

2.2 l 5-speed manual 4WD 0–100 15.6 s

1995–1998

Torque: 202 Nm (149 lb-ft)
Top speed: 161 km/h (100 mph)
Displacement: 2198 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: X22XE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1785 kg (3935 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Emissions standard: Euro 2

2.2i 16V

134hp(100 kW)

2.2 l 4-speed automatic 4WD 0–100 17.5 s

1995–1998

Torque: 202 Nm (149 lb-ft)
Top speed: 156 km/h (97 mph)
Displacement: 2198 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: X22XE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1820 kg (4012 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Emissions standard: Euro 2

Diesel

2.3 TD

99hp(74 kW)

2.3 l 5-speed manual 4WD 0–100 19.3 s

1991–1995

Torque: 215 Nm (159 lb-ft)
Top speed: 147 km/h (91 mph)
Displacement: 2260 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: 23DTR
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1850 kg (4079 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)

2.8 TDi

111hp(83 kW)

2.8 l 5-speed manual 4WD 0–100 16.8 s

1995–1996

Torque: 242 Nm (178 lb-ft)
Top speed: 147 km/h (91 mph)
Displacement: 2771 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: 4JB1-TC
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1875 kg (4134 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)

2.5 TDS

114hp(85 kW)

2.5 l 5-speed manual 4WD 0–100 16.0 s

1996–1998

Torque: 260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed: 154 km/h (96 mph)
Displacement: 2499 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: 25DT
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1898 kg (4184 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Emissions standard: Euro 2

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