Following the new 168hp (170PS) 1.6-liter SIDI turbocharged petrol engine, Opel has revealed a higher performance version that develops 197hp (200PS). The engine will debut on the Zafira Tourer MPV, which Opel says is “the most powerful compact monocab in the market place.”
Mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, the turbocharged, direct injected gasoline engine produces a peak torque of 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) through overboost from 1,700 to 4,700 rpm.
With the new engine, the Zafira Tourer accelerates from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.9 seconds and from 80-120 km/h (50-74 mph) in 5th gear in 8.3 seconds, while top speed is 225 km/h (140 mph). Combined fuel consumption is rated at 7 l/100 km (33.6 mpg US), with CO2 emissions of 164 g/km.
Compared to the 168hp version, the 197hp 1.6 SIDI engine features a different type of piston and a reduced compression ratio (9.5:1 compared with 10.5:1). Engineers also included numerous optimizations to the induction and exhaust systems.
The 197hp Zafira Tourer is distinguished from the dual exhaust pipes on each side and the red “turbo” emblems. This latest version of the 1.6 SIDI Turbo engine is the fourth new powertrain introduced in the Zafira Tourer in the past twelve months, following the 195PS 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI, 136PS 1.6 CDTI and the 170PS 1.6 SIDI Turbo.
Order books will open at the beginning of November, when Opel will also announce prices for the new model.
By Dan Mihalascu
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