Subject: VAUXHALL OMEGA 3.2 V6 24V Elite Auto estate Author: Mark Powell Date: March 07, 2010 at 10:05
Hi does anyone know if the VAUXHALL OMEGA 3.2 V6 24V Elite Auto estate will tow a 2003 Bailey Senator Wyoming as this car is not listed. I need to replace our Renault Grand espace 2002 2.2 dci and I am struggling to find anything other than a 4 x 4 that will tow the bailey and reverse it up our steep drive. Many thanks.
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Author: Bert Date: March 07, 2010 at 16:03
You could take the Opel Omega 3.0i MV6 auto and change power and torque into 160 kW @ 6000 rpm - 290 @ 3400 rpm. The kerb weight of the estate is around 1700 kg. The auto box has only 4 gears and the car is very thirsty compared to the diesel Espace. Reversing up hill can be a struggle with a manual (clutch) car, and an auto makes that more easy. But be aware that a torque converter gets very hot under these circumstances also. How it will perform during reversing I don't know, a 4x4 with low gear is by far better equipped for this.
