Performance Review: Vauxhall-Opel Monza GSE 3.0 - [1985]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Vauxhall-Opel Monza Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Vauxhall-Opel Monza GSE 3.0 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1985. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1985 Lamborghini Countach LP5000S QV and the 1985 TVR 390 SE 3.9l V8.This particular Vauxhall-Opel Monza has a 2969cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St6's includes the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965

The Monza shares its Petrol St6 engine configuration with the likes of the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965 and the . If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Monza's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1367 kgs (3013 lbs) this makes the Vauxhall-Opel Monza GSE 3.0 in the same weight category as the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 or the give or take 50kg.

The Vauxhall-Opel Monza shares the same bhp with the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp)

In terms of power the 2969cc 12V St6 engine produces 178 bhp (132 kW) @ 5800 rpm similar to the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St6 throws out 183 lb-ft (248.1 Nm) @ 4200 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (162 lb-ft) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Vauxhall-Opel Monza you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1965 Ford Falcon 2nd Gen Sprint Hardtop 289 V8 4-Speed (155.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Vauxhall-Opel Monza.

The Vauxhall-Opel Monza has a Power to weight ratio of 130.2 bhp per ton and 133.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1985 Monza competing with the 1965 Ford Falcon 2nd Gen Sprint Hardtop 289 V8 4-Speed (155.2 bhp per ton) or the 1961 Ford Thunderbird 390 Convertible 3rd Gen. (155.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Vauxhall-Opel Monza generating around 133.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1986 Ferrari Mondial 3.2l V8 (158.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 1998 Honda NSX 3.2 V6 (158.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 8.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.1 secs, this made the Vauxhall-Opel Monza GSE 3.0 as fast as the 2013 Vauxhall-Opel Zafira Tourer CDTi BiTurbo (8.80 secs) the the 2002 Toyota Camry 3.0 V6 (8.80 secs) the or the 2000 Mitsubishi FTO 2.0 GPX (8.80 secs). This Vauxhall-Opel Monza GSE 3.0 is also faster than the 2008 Audi A4 1.8T Avant (8.90 secs) the 2005 Suzuki Swift 1.6 VVT Sport (8.90 secs) the 2000 Vauxhall-Opel Omega 3.2 V6 Automatic (8.90 secs) the and the 1990 Volvo 940 2.3 Turbo (8.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Monza and the 1987 Buick Regal GNX 3.8 V6 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Vauxhall-Opel Monza on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.14 secs @ 84.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1987 Buick Regal GNX 3.8 V6 Turbo (16.09 secs), the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Clubman (16.09 secs), and the 2005 BMW 3 Series 330i M-Sport Manual E90 (16.09 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1985 version of the Vauxhall-Opel Monza GSE 3.0 has a maximum speed of 134mph.

Top Speed of the 1985 Monza equals the 2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 1.8 Supercharged (145 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1985 Vauxhall-Opel Monza GSE 3.0 then how about the 2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 1.8 Supercharged (145 mph), the 2019 Lotus Exige Sport 350 Roadster 3.5 V6 (145 mph), or the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (145 mph).

Related Links:

1985 Monza Rivals List.

A Brief History of Vauxhall-Opel

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