Opel A24XE engine
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Opel A24XE engine

The A24XE engine is an in-line, four-cylinder power unit, which is capable of developing a power of 167 hp. It has a chain drive and a variable valve timing system. Of the disadvantages of this engine is premature wear of the timing chain. To increase the life of this product, it is recommended to change the engine oil every 10.

The engine number is stamped on the cylinder block, just below the intake manifold. This ICE was produced from December 2011 to October 2015. With proper operation, the motor is able to drive about 250-300 thousand km before a major overhaul.

Opel A24XE engine
A24XE

Specifications table

Engine displacement, cc2384
Engine makeA24XE
Maximum power, h.p. (kW) at rpm167 (123) to 4000
Maximum torque, N * m (kg * m) at rpm.230 (23) to 4500
engine's typeInline, 4-cylinder, injector
Fuel usedGasoline AI-95
Combined fuel consumption in l / 100 km9.3
Permissible total weight, kg2505

Vehicle on which it was installed engine A24XE.

Opel

The design of this car was carried out on the same basis as the Chevrolet Captiva. Among crossovers, Opel Antara stands out for its compact size. In addition to the A24XE engine, these cars could also be equipped with a 3.2-liter gasoline engine and a 2.2-liter diesel power unit. Ensuring a good overview is carried out due to the high landing.

Opel A24XE engine
Opel

The driver's seat has a large number of different adjustments, which allows you to conveniently customize the seat for a person with any build. The Antara model can be equipped with leather trim, soft and pleasant to the touch, plastic, dual-zone climate control, good sound insulation, and an abundance of electrical equipment. All this ensures comfortable movement on this vehicle.

Folding down the row of rear seats creates a flat surface, making it possible to transport large loads.

The basic equipment of the car was called Enjoy, which is also found on other Opel models. It is equipped with a central lock, which is controlled from a distance, air conditioning with a pollen filter element, power windows for both rows of seats, exterior mirrors, electrically operated and heated, an on-board computer, the information of which is displayed on the instrument panel. As an audio system, a CD30 radio is used, in which a stereo radio receiver, an MP3 player and seven high-quality speakers function.

Opel A24XE engine
Opel Antara V6 3.2

The car in this configuration can additionally be equipped with cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, a graphical information display, heated nozzles located in the windshield cleaning system. The Cosmo package, in addition to all the above options, is equipped with leather trim, xenon headlights, with a washing mechanism, a fully folding passenger seat and many other functions.

The chassis of the Opel Antara combines an independent MacPherson-type suspension located in the front and a multi-link independent suspension in the rear of the car. In general, the car is a bit harsh. In the front part, ventilated brake discs were installed. The equipment of the vehicle determines the size of the rims.

Opel A24XE engine
Opel Antara interior

Options include 17 and 18 inch alloy wheels. Under normal conditions, the movement of the car is carried out by driving the front wheels. If conditions change, the system can automatically turn on all-wheel drive, by means of a multi-plate clutch. Since the wheelbase is quite large, three adults can comfortably sit in the back row of seats. The luggage compartment can have a volume of 420 to 1420 liters.

For transporting bicycles, you can additionally equip the car with the Flex-Fix system, which includes special mounts located on the surface of the rear bumper.

Traffic safety on the Opel Antara car was also given great attention. Dynamic stabilization system ESP, distributes braking forces during a turn. The descent from the mountain is also controlled by a special DCS mechanism. In order to prevent the car from tipping over, a mechanism with the ARP marking is installed.

The main safety elements are: ABS system, airbags and child seat locking system. Summing up, we can say that the Opel Antara is a good representative of the crossover segment, which has many of the features inherent in SUVs, which will allow the owner to use it not only as an urban SUV, but also as a car that can move on a small off-road.

2008 Opel Antara. Overview (interior, exterior, engine).

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