Opel Calibra V6 DTM "Opel Test Team"

The Opel/Vauxhall/Holden Calibra in the former DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft) - not to confound with the current DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) - as well as in the former ITC (International Touring Car Championship).

This side will be still extended by further data!

DTM / ITC 1996
Technical Data Opel/Vauxhall/Holden Calibra V6

Engine

Engine Phase 5
Design V6 engine mounted longitudinally at the front, V-angel 75°, distance between
cylinders 102 mm, four overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder
Cubic capacity 2498 cc
Bore 94 mm
Stroke 60 mm
Compression ratio 12,5:1
Power output approx. 368 KW / 500 bhp at 11.650 rpm
Maximum torque approx. 310 Nm at 9.000 rpm
Engine management Bosch Motronic MS 1.9
Emission control Computer-controlled three-way catalytic converter
Lubrication Dry sump

Power transmission / Body

Power transmission Longitudinally mounted six-gear racing gear set, spur-toothed, unsynchronised,
sequential shift pattern, three-plate carbon fibre clutch, mechanically or
electro-hydraulically operated differential locks, four-wheel drive
Body Steel body with welded-in steel safety cage, optimum aerodynamics,
uses cabon fibre ancillaries, drag coefficient between cw 0,33 and cw 0,43,
depending on the aerodynamic setting, fuel tank divided into three sections
(one at the rear, two under the rear seat), oil tank in the boot
Fuel tank capacity 140 liters
Length 4673 mm
Width 1756 mm
Height 1385 mm
Wheel base 2605 mm
Wheel track 1570 mm, front and rear
Running gear Double wishbone axles with welded steel wishbones; magnesium wheel
carriers and titanium wheel hubs with central fixture; front wheel carriers
internally ventilated; springs, dampers and stabiliser bars actuated by
push rods and rockers; adjustable damping rate; stabiliser bars
hydraulically adjustable; hydraulically assisted power steering
Wheels / tyres BBS magnesium forged rims.
10 x 18 (19) inch Michelin racing tyres
Bremsen Brakes Hydraulically assisted dual circuit braking systems; Bosch 4-way
racing ABS; front 6-piston monobloc brake callipers each with two-linings
per wheel; brake callipers made of fibre-reinforced aluminium;
internally ventilated steel brace discs, diameter front 380 mm rear 313 mm.

Weight

unladen weight (without camera, driver and fuel)