Opel's new 1.6 Turbo blows pretty

Opel is in the final stages of their new 1.6 Turbo four-cylinder and which has led to the publication of its specifications. The new block excels in traction.

No tiny three cylinder but a new, more efficient 1.6-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine. Opel does not follow the stream which many other car manufacturers swimming. The art work as efficiently as possible, the German manufacturer, understood as their new 1.6 Turbo generates up to 33% more torque compared to the current alternative. And while consumption decreased by 13%.

two configurations
The new block is equipped with direct injection and start / stop technology and is available in two power variants. The least powerful channeling 170 hp and 280 Nm of torque to the wheels and to "Eco Turbo 'baptized. Most legged version produces a stout 200 hp and 300 Nm and this earned him the nickname "Turbo Performance" on.

Cascada
The development of power happened in Rüsselsheim early 2013 but he will be built in Hungary. The Opel who gets the scoop to accommodate the new 1.6 Turbo is probably the Astra. But it could also just be that he for the first time is spooned into the Cascada, the openwork Astra is about to be revealed.