Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo: First Turbo CNG Van

[Tax Counsel]

The most powerful natural gas-propelled vehicle premieres in December when Opel presents its first Compressed Natural Gas compact van with a turbo-charger at the Bologna motor show (December 5 to 14, 2008).

http://www.duemotori.com/news/auto_news/31719_Opel_Zafira_16_CNG_Turbo_First_Turbo-charged_CNG_Van.php

[jetboatjohnny]

Re: Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo: First Turbo CNG Van

Maybe in Europe, but I believe a Crown Vic is more powerful. Here's another article: http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008...intr.html#more

[CraziFuzzy]

Re: Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo: First Turbo CNG Van

The Crown Vic had 175hp when new, and the Ford 5.4L trucks/vans had even more. It probably is true about the most powerful in Europe though.

[Tax Counsel]

Re: Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo: First Turbo CNG Van

I suppose you're correct. A CNG Crown Vic is my daily driver. And while it feels like a v-6 compared to the gasoline version, it certainly has more oomph than a 1.6 GM turbo.

The phrase could be true if they were to qualify it, perhaps "most powerful OEM natual gas light duty vehicle in production"

TC

[jetboatjohnny]

Re: Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo: First Turbo CNG Van

I'd like it if they made it dedicated CNG and a bigger fuel tank. The GGC article is misleading at first they say it is bi fuel meaning biomethane and methane, but it has a puny little gasoline talk.