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Vauxhall Calibra
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1989 Vauxhall Calibra Brochure
The 1989 launch saw Vauxhall position the Calibra against sleeker rivals by fitting a transversely mounted 1.6-litre engine producing 100 hp as the entry point, with a more muscular 2.0-litre unit good for 130 hp available for buyers seeking performance. The platform was shared with the Vectra, but the wedge-shaped bodywork spoke a different language—low, wide, and deliberately
1990 Vauxhall Calibra Brochure
The 1990 Calibra arrived as a four-seat coupé with genuine breadth of appeal: a 2.0-litre engine producing 115 horsepower sat alongside more modest four-cylinder options, while buyers could specify manual or automatic gearboxes. Saloon practicality met coupé styling, backed by a choice of trim levels and colour combinations that made personalisation straightforward for UK showr
1991 Vauxhall Calibra Brochure
The 1991 Calibra arrived with a 2.0-litre engine producing 115 horsepower in base form, while the 16-valve variant delivered 130 hp through a five-speed manual gearbox. The turbocharged top model commanded 200 hp and set itself apart with aggressive styling and firmer suspension tuning. Against rivals like the Ford Probe and Nissan 200SX, Vauxhall's wedge-shaped coupé offered s
1992 Vauxhall Calibra Brochure
By 1992 the Calibra held its ground against the Probe and Celica, though Vauxhall's UK market positioning had shifted toward value rather than outright sportiness. The revised front end and interior trim levels reflected buyer feedback from the previous three years. Left-hand drive remained standard across European markets; UK buyers received the same 2.0-litre petrol engine in
1993 Vauxhall Calibra Brochure
By 1993, the Calibra faced stiffer opposition from the second-generation Ford Probe and the newly launched Nissan 200SX, yet Vauxhall's coupé held its own with sharper styling and a 2.0-litre engine delivering 136 horsepower. British buyers could specify it with either the base 1.6 petrol or the more potent 2.0, making it a credible alternative to Japanese rivals that dominated
1994 Vauxhall Calibra Brochure
By 1994, the Calibra faced a crowded coupé market where Japanese rivals had sharpened their appeal. Vauxhall refreshed the range with revised front styling and recalibrated suspension geometry to keep pace. The 2.0-litre 16-valve engine retained its 136 horsepower output, adequate but no longer dominant. British buyers could still order it with leather trim and an electronic li
1995 Vauxhall Calibra Brochure
By 1995, the Calibra lineup had settled into a clear three-tier structure: the base 2.0-litre 8-valve model producing 115 bhp, the mid-range 16-valve with 136 bhp, and the turbocharged GSi delivering 170 bhp. Buyers could choose between manual or automatic transmissions, whilst the estate-bodied Vectra remained the practical alternative. This breadth of powertrain choice reflec
1997 Vauxhall Calibra Brochure
By 1997, the Calibra faced stiffer competition from the Probe and the Celica, yet Vauxhall held its ground in the UK coupé market with a refined mid-life update. The left-hand-drive markets had already seen the sharper front end; British buyers now received the same restyled nose and interior upgrades. Export success to continental Europe had proven the platform's worth.
1995 Vauxhall Calibra DTM Edition Brochure
By 1995, the Calibra DTM Edition arrived as Vauxhall's answer to the agile coupés flooding the British market. Against the backdrop of hot-hatch dominance and Japanese rivals carving into the affordable performance segment, this limited-edition variant deployed a 2.0-litre 16-valve engine producing 136 horsepower to stake its claim. The DTM branding referenced real motorsport p
1992 Vauxhall Calibra SE Brochure
By 1992, the Calibra SE lineup brought British buyers a choice rarely seen in the affordable coupé market: three body configurations under one nameplate. The saloon paired with a 2.0-litre engine producing 136 horsepower, while buyers could specify either manual or automatic transmission. The SE trim balanced sporty intent with genuine daily practicality—alloy wheels, power ste
1995 Vauxhall Calibra SE4 Edition Brochure
By 1995, the Calibra faced stiff competition from the BMW 3-Series Compact and the Alfa Romeo GTV, yet this SE4 Edition held its ground with a 2.0-litre 16V engine producing 136 hp. British buyers appreciated its wedge-shaped profile and the practicality the SE4 trim offered—power steering, ABS, and electric windows came standard. It was a compelling alternative for those seeki
1995 Vauxhall Calibra SE5 Edition Brochure
By 1995, the Calibra SE5 Edition offered buyers a coupé, convertible, and saloon body style within a single catalogue, each sharing the 2.0-litre engine good for 136 horsepower. The range included the manual five-speed and optional four-speed automatic, leather trim packages, and a choice of metallic finishes that reflected the era's taste for understated sportiness. Climate co
1995 Vauxhall Calibra SE6 Edition Brochure
By 1995, the Calibra faced stiffer competition from the Rover 220 and Ford Probe, yet Vauxhall's swept-wing coupé held its own with the 2.0-litre SE6 engine producing 136 horsepower. The restyled front end and revised interior trim gave it a mid-cycle refresh that kept British buyers interested. Practicality and value—not flash—were what the UK market expected.
1996 Vauxhall Calibra SE7 Edition Brochure
By 1996, the Calibra SE7 Edition arrived as Vauxhall's answer to rivals like the Ford Probe and Hyundai Coupé that dominated the affordable sports-coupé segment. The 2.0-litre 16-valve engine producing 136 horsepower offered sufficient performance for daily driving and weekend spirited runs. Full climate control and power-operated windows came standard—equipment that justified
1997 Vauxhall Calibra SE8 Edition Brochure
By 1997, the Calibra SE8 carried a 2,0-litre 16-valve engine producing 136 horsepower, paired with either manual or automatic transmission. For those wanting more punch, Vauxhall offered a 2,5-litre V6 good for 170 hp. This final edition competed directly against the Nissan 200SX and Ford Probe, offering European buyers a practical coupé with genuine performance credentials and
1997 Vauxhall Calibra SE9 Edition Brochure
By 1997, the Calibra faced the Nissan 200SX and Toyota Celica in a shrinking sports-coupé market, yet Vauxhall's final SE9 Edition held its ground with a 2.0-litre engine producing 136 horsepower. The British maker's last push for this model came as rivals were already preparing successors, making the Calibra's swan song a reminder of a era when affordable coupes still had a ho
1991 Vauxhall Calibra Turbo 4×4 Brochure
When the Calibra Turbo 4×4 arrived in 1991, Vauxhall positioned it directly against the Audi Quattro and BMW 318i in the British performance coupé segment. The turbocharged 2.0-litre engine delivered 204 horsepower, while the four-wheel-drive system offered traction advantages that rivals couldn't match at that price point. It was a calculated move into all-weather sports drivi
1992 Vauxhall Calibra Turbo 4×4 Brochure
By 1992, buyers seeking a turbocharged four-wheel-drive coupé faced limited choices, and Vauxhall's Calibra Turbo 4×4 arrived as a genuine contender. The 2.0-litre turbocharged engine delivered 204 horsepower to all four wheels, positioning it squarely against the Audi Quattro Coupé and the Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo. What set it apart was the marriage of affordable British engine
1993 Vauxhall Calibra V6 Brochure
By 1993, the V6 Calibra arrived in British showrooms as Vauxhall's answer to the imported sports coupé market. Left-hand-drive rivals like the Probe and 200SX dominated the segment, but the V6 offered domestic appeal and a 136 hp powerplant that gave buyers genuine performance without the premium badge price tag.