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  • Opel Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo: First Turbo CNG Van

    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).


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    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
    BLUE 09 GX

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      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.
      1997 Factory Crown Victoria w/ extended tanks ~~ Clunkerized!
      2000 Bi-Fuel Expedition --> ~~ Sold ~~ <--

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        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"

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          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.
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