Opel Omega History
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Introduced in 1986 as a direct replacement for the Rekord, the Opel Omega was the brand's executive car — larger, more refined, and available with a wide engine range including V6 units. The Omega A ran from 1986 to 1993 and was also sold in North America as the Cadillac Catera in later years' derived form.
The Omega B (1993–2003) was even more refined, and in its LS/MV6 and Lotus Omega (Lotus Carlton) forms it earned a genuine performance reputation. Production ended in 2003, with no direct successor — Opel left the large executive segment in Europe.
Generations
Omega A
The Rekord's successor — a proper executive rear-drive saloon and estate.
Omega B
The final Omega — refined large saloon with V6 power and the legendary Lotus Omega variant.
Body styles
- Sedan
- Estate
Notable special editions & performance variants
Lotus Omega / Lotus Carlton
A Lotus-tuned, 377 hp twin-turbocharged Omega A — one of the fastest saloons of its era; sold as 'Lotus Carlton' in the UK.
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