Chevrolet Omega
| Chevrolet Omega | |
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Chevrolet Omega B (VX)
in a Brazilian presidential convoy |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |
Chevrolet (General Motors) (1992–1998) Holden (General Motors) (1998–2008, 2010–2011) |
| Production | 1992–2008 2010–2011 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Chevrolet Opala |
| Omega A | |
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Opel Omega A on which the Chevrolet Omega A is based
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| Overview | |
| Also called |
Opel Omega Vauxhall Carlton |
| Production | 1992–1998 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | FR GM V platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm (107.5 in) |
| Length | 4,687 mm (184.5 in), 4,730 mm (186.2 in) (Suprema) |
| Width | 1,772 mm (69.8 in) |
| Height | 1,445 mm (56.9 in), 1,480 mm (58.3 in) (Suprema) |
| Curb weight | 1,150 kg (2,535 lb) |
| Omega B | |
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Holden Calais (VT) on which the equivalent Chevrolet Omega B is based
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| Overview | |
| Also called |
Holden Calais (VT, VX, VY Holden Berlina (VZ) Chevrolet Lumina |
| Production | 1998–2006 |
| Assembly | Elizabeth, South Australia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | FR GM V platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.8 L Ecotec V6 (1998–2005) 3.6 L Alloytec V6 (2005–2006) |
| Transmission | 4-speed GM 4L60-E automatic |
| Omega C | |
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Holden Berlina (VE) on which the Chevrolet Omega C is based
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| Overview | |
| Also called |
Holden Berlina (VE) Chevrolet Lumina Pontiac G8 |
| Production | 2007–2008 2010–2011 |
| Assembly | Elizabeth, South Australia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | FR GM Zeta platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.6 L Alloytec V6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed GM 4L60-E automatic |
The Chevrolet Omega is an executive car sold by Chevrolet for the Brazilian market. Replacing the Chevrolet Opala, which was a development of the Opel Rekord C, the original Chevrolet Omega was based on the Opel Omega A, and built locally between 1992 and 1998. After 1999, local production ceased, and General Motors do Brasil imported badge engineered versions of the Holden Commodore from Australia.
Based on the Opel Omega A, the Chevrolet Omega A debuted in Brazil in 1992 with a choice of two engines—a 2.0-liter four-cylinder (GLS and GL trim) and 3.0-liter six-cylinder (CD trim). From 1995, following the discontinuation of Omega A in Germany, the engines were upgraded to a 2.2-liter four (GLS) and a 4.1 L (250 cu in) Chevrolet straight-six engine (CD) as used in the previous GM Opala albeit tuned by Lotus and with electronic multiport fuel injection added. Both sedan and station wagon (called Omega Suprema) body styles were available. The station wagon shared the exact powertrain configuration and trim options with the sedan versions. Some funeral parlor owners chose the Omega Suprema as the preferred car for hearse-based modifications.
In addition to the bigger engines, suited to local petrol quality, General Motors do Brasil had also deemed it necessary to beef up the suspension of the Omega to deal with Brazilian road conditions. The CD version was offered the availability of the 4L30-E automatic transmission as an option.
In October 1998, with the Chevrolet Omega B, General Motors do Brasil ceased local production in favour of a rebadged version of the Holden Calais (VT) sedan imported from Australia (as would be the case for Middle East bound models, instead badged Chevrolet Lumina).
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