1991 Opel Calibra 16v 2.0i 16v C 20 XE

Summary:

Not only show, but mega go!

Faults:

Driveshaft rubber.

Gearbox gasket.

Engine head gasket (pumped oil into the coolant, but it was caused my driving, read = pedal to the metal).

General Comments:

Great coupe. Good performance. Semi-racing parts.

Lot of features for the price:

- F20 close ratio gearbox.

- Independent rear wheel suspension.

- Discs all the way around - vented in the front.

- Check panel.

- Sequential fuel injection.

- Board computer.

You name it...

And chicks love the design! *ggg*

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 11th December, 2000

1991 Opel Calibra 16v 2.0i 16V C20XE

Summary:

Chicks love it!!

Faults:

I imported the car from Switzerland, so here in Denmark I needed to MOT-test it (we have almost the same procedure, MOT every second year if the car is older than 4 years).

So... things needed to be done:

- Gasket at the end of gearbox changed

- New brake discs/pads

- Side blinkers (req in Denmark)

Else? Just fill up with some petrol :O)

General Comments:

Drives great. It's a worthy follow-up to the Manta, back in the eighties remember :O)

One of the most beautiful coupes around I think.

The 16V's performance is good.

156hk (Swiss model) combined with F20 CR gearbox... What can I say?

Dream machine!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 11th June, 2000