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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: joshwyatt on 22 February 2010, 17:21:49
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Frequently questions are asked about the differing engines and trim levels of Omega's, I know very little of pre and mini facelift so thought I'd compose a little general guide to the engines and trim levels of the facelift Omega using the DBW engines - I dont think a guide is already in existance, but apologies if there already is.
The earliest facelift Omega's are from 1999 on a 'V' plate, however some 'V' and 'W' plated Omega's can be mini-facelift's.
2001 'Y' is typically when the DBW engines were introduced, (however in Sept/Oct 99 the 2.2 petrol DBW was introduced) - Thanks to RobG for the info. There are three petrol engines, and one diesel;
The 2.2 4 cylinder petrol has a displacement of 2198cc and produces 144 bhp. The manual 2.2 saloon accelerates to 60mph in 9.5 seconds and has a top speed of 130mph, with a combined mpg figure of 29.4
The 2.6 V6 petrol has a displacement of 2597cc and produces 179 bhp. The manual 2.6 saloon accelerates to 60mph in 8.5 seconds and has a top speed of 142mph, with a combined mpg figure of 26.4
The 3.2 V6 petrol has a displacement of 3175cc and produces 211 bhp. The automatic 3.2 saloon accelerates to 60mph in 8.0 seconds and has a top speed of 149mph, with a combined mpg figure of 23.9
The 2.2 DTI (diesel) has a displacement of 2171cc and produces 120 bhp. The manual 2.2 saloon accelerates to 60mph in 11.5 seconds and has a top speed of 121mph, with a combined mpg figure of 39.8
The 2.2 DTI only comes with a 5 speed manual gearbox, and the 3.2 V6 only comes with an automatic gearbox. The rest of the engine range are available with either a manual or automatic. However, the 3.2 V6 was available with the 5 speed manaul gearbox only available to the police. These models are referred to as the 'Special'...more about them later.
Models, this guide refers to the 2002 and 2003 range;
GLS
This is the entry level model, it is available with the 2.2 and 2.6 petrol engine, and the 2.2 diesel...in both estate and saloon guise. The early GLS's had manual rear windows and black trim, the later GLS's had electric rear windows and wood trim. The GLS has texas cloth trim, either in shale or charcoal. The GLS has electric windows, electric mirrors, climate control, 16'' alloy wheels and the CDR 2005. There are other features, but nothing of particular importance.
CD
In addition to the GLS, the CD has front fog lights and heated front seats and trip computer and rear reading lights. It also has emipre velour trim available in shale, shadow grey or charcoal.
CDX
In addition to the CD, the CDX has Xenon headlights with dynamic beam levelling and headlight washers, electric sunroof, CCR 2006, alram and cruise control, and as standard the interior is velour. The front passenger seat has a fold flat ability to allow the transportation of long items easily. It also has 16'' alloy wheels, but of a different design to the GLS and CD wheels.
Sport
The sport only comes with the 2.2 petrol engine, but has sports suspension. It effectively is the same externally and internally as the MV6 model covered later. However, it is worth noting, the Sport has headlight washers but no xenon headlights. This is the only facelift model to have headlight washers but no xenon's. Refer to MV6 model for description of interior and exterior.
MV6
The MV6 is available with the 2.6 V6 and 3.2 V6 engine, in estate or saloon guise. It has a bespoke front bumper design (prodrive) 17'' alloy wheels, xenon headlights with dynamic beam levelling and headlight washers, electric windows and mirrors, recaro interior in either charcoal varsity cloth or charcoal leather, CCR 2006, Alloy-effect inserts to door trim, centre console and gear surround, boot spoiler.
Elite
Avaiable with all engines except the 2.2 petrol, in saloon or estate guise.
In addition to the CDX; Rain sensing wipers, auto dimming rear view mirror, front seats fully electrically operated, drivers seat with memory, 17'' alloy wheels. The CCR 2006 is standard on all except the 3.2 where the NCDC 2013 is standard, leather is standard on the 3.2 with velour to the rest of the engine range. Electric rear blind, discontinued from the range mid 2002 (52) plate. Some 52's do have it though. Self levelling rear suspension, indirect night lighting.
Special
This model was only available to the police with the 3.2 engine, in either automatic or manual guise, saloon or estate. Xenon headlights, 16'' alloy wheels, larger capacity battery and alternator. Otherwise similiar to GLS spec.
Notes
Traction control only available on the V6 models
All models have side airbags
Cambelt interval for all petrol engines is 40,000 miles or 4 years (whichever occurs sooner)
Limousines and hearses were also available, most commonly seen are the Eagle Statesman by Wilcox, and the Coleman Milne. Other variants are in existance.
This guide is only basic and would be of most use to new members who aren't as familiar with the Omega range as other members. If you spot any mistakes or think any further info should be added, please let me know...and photograph's. I have pictures of CDX, ELITE, MV6 and SPECIAL I will be adding later, but if anyone has pictures of GLS and CD they don't mind me adding I'd be most appreciative.
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Dident realise the elite had rain sensing wipers josh.Anyone know how much of a ballache it would be to fit in mine,and very handy bit of info by the way. :y
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I'm not sure Mark, but doubt it'd be too easy. You'd need a different windscreen as a start as the rain sensing one's are different to the standard one's, I think that would be the bigget obstacle.
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very handy guide,fair play
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Dident realise the elite had rain sensing wipers josh.Anyone know how much of a ballache it would be to fit in mine,and very handy bit of info by the way. :y
You'd need a 'GLX' screen (auto-dimming/auto-wiper version), rain sensor, wiper stalk, housing for the rain sensor, relay, fuse(s). I think maybe a couple of extra bits too :y Possibly additional loom too. I'd say a lot of cash too.
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Great Information :y
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good stuff Josh, get a lot of questions on specs, this should be very handy!
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Bit more info Josh 2001 'Y' is typically when the DBW engines were introduced,
Sept/Oct 99 2.2 DBW introduced :y
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Many thanks Rob :y
Now added.
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Mmmm interesting read :y :y :y
Thank you Josh :)
Maybe it should become a Sticky ;)
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Nice work Josh :y :y.
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Josh I've got some pics of the gold CD I broke last year (obviously before I broke it :P ) :y
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handy guide....if you put a copy in the test section Ill add it to FAQ :y
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Very interesting guide J - well done 8-) :y :y
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Dident realise the elite had rain sensing wipers josh.Anyone know how much of a ballache it would be to fit in mine,and very handy bit of info by the way. :y
Rain sensing wipers can be added as a kit without a new screen. I priced one for her Astra but immediately dismissed the idea when I found out the price. It was expensive ;)
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Josh I've got some pics of the gold CD I broke last year (obviously before I broke it :P ) :y
Thanks Lee, I'll add them if you don't mind. You could add some pics of it being broken, with the added 'air con' i.e. no doors :D
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Now added to the test section, as soon as I've got some photo's of a CD and GLS I think it'll be ready to be moved.
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Now added to the test section, as soon as I've got some photo's of a CD and GLS I think it'll be ready to be moved.
let me know when its done and ill sort it out, cheers
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Excellent work :y :y :y
Minor point as mentioned .. not all 3.2 Elites have rain sensitive wipers .... mine doesn't ... (51 plate)
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Excellent work Mr Wyatt :y :y
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The 2.2 4 cylinder petrol has a displacement of 2198cc and produces 144 bhp. The manual 2.2 saloon accelerates to 60mph in 9.5 seconds and has a top speed of 130mph, with a combined mpg figure of 29.4
Lies.
I had 135 once :P on the sat nav not the dials. Also 29.4mpg is a tad optimistic. I get about 25 combined >:(
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The 2.2 4 cylinder petrol has a displacement of 2198cc and produces 144 bhp. The manual 2.2 saloon accelerates to 60mph in 9.5 seconds and has a top speed of 130mph, with a combined mpg figure of 29.4
Lies.
I had 135 once :P on the sat nav not the dials. Also 29.4mpg is a tad optimistic. I get about 25 combined >:(
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I am getting 31/32 at the moment, in the better weather i was getting 34/35 over the course of a tank
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Think theres something up with mine. Its always been like it though. Even after a full service, and new rocker cover gaskets (due to oil in the wells). Still only does 25mpg. Even less if im just driving around town, ~22ish :/
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before i switched to my motorway commute i had a 15 mile commute, of mixed roads / town, still managed to get 30mpg. Keeping the revs below 4k when pulling away...
Make sure that thin breather pipe to the throttle body is clear, and the throttle body itself.
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Further info you could add.
Not sure about dates exactly, but the TD (6 cylinder BMW unit) in manual or auto form was carried over onto the Facelift until the 2.2 DTi was introduced around 2001.
I have pics of both CD saloon or estate if it helps :y
Mick