Opel and Vauxhall to Present Three New Engine Families Including 1.6L Turbo Petrol with up to 197hp
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Opel and Vauxhall to Present Three New Engine Families Including 1.6L Turbo Petrol with up to 197hp



There is a wind of change at GM's European operations as Opel and its sister brand in Britain Vauxhall today announced plans to renew their engine range within the next year with three completely new gasoline and diesel families that will replace the core of their current portfolio.

For the time being, Opel has revealed details on one engine family, a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline unit with direct injection and Start/Stop.

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