Opel Adds LPG Engine to Zafira Tourer

OpelOpelGermany, 1863 > present85 models
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continues to add its LPG-compliant engine to its range of cars. The newest car to get the engine is the Zafira TourerOpel Zafira Gen.3 [C]Germany, 2011 > present77 versions
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. It is already available on the CorsaOpel Corsa Gen.4 [D]Germany, 2006 > present222 versions
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, MerivaOpel Meriva Gen.2Germany, 2010 > present48 versions
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, AstraOpel Astra Gen.4 [J/D]Germany, 2010 > 2015194 versions
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and InsigniaOpel InsigniaGermany, 2003 > present409 versions
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Using liquefied petroleum gas, the 1.4-liter turbo produces the same 140hp and 200Nm as when being fueled by gasoline. The system retains the petrol tank and places the LPG tank where the spare tire would usually be found. When using LPG, the engine consumes 8.6l/100km and produces 139g/km of CO2. When fueled by gasoline, it uses 6.7l/100km and produces 156g/km of CO2. Despite the higher consumption, LPG generally costs about 40% less than petrol. Using both fuels, the car has a total range of 1500km. 

The LPG version requires stronger engine vales, stronger valve seats and a modified ECU.

Prices for the Zafira Tourer with LPG start at €27,050 including 19% German VAT.