Vauxhall Carlton BHP
The Vauxhall Carlton has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 1992 Vauxhall Carlton Diplomat I A produces 150 BHP, while the 1993 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton Turbo produces 377 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
6 recorded variants, from 150–377 BHP.
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Popular Vauxhall Carlton BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Carlton Turbo | 1993 | 3,615 cc | Petrol | 377 BHP |
| Carlton Diplomat I A | 1992 | 2,594 cc | Petrol | 150 BHP |
| Carlton GSi 24V | 1990 | 2,969 cc | Petrol | 204 BHP |
| Carlton GSI 24V A | 1990 | 2,969 cc | Petrol | 204 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,594 cc | Petrol | 1992 | 150 BHP | 135.4 Nm | 1 |
| 2,969 cc | Petrol | 1990 | 204 BHP | 135.4 Nm | 2 |
| 3,615 cc | Petrol | 1991–1993 | 377 BHP | 135.4 Nm | 3 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Carlton Turbo | 1993 | 3,615 cc | Petrol | 377 BHP | 382.3 PS | 135.4 Nm | 281.1 kW | 7 sec | 173 mph |
| Carlton Diplomat I A | 1992 | 2,594 cc | Petrol | 150 BHP | 152.1 PS | 135.4 Nm | 111.9 kW | 131 mph | |
| Lotus Carlton Turbo | 1992 | 3,615 cc | Petrol | 377 BHP | 382.3 PS | 135.4 Nm | 281.1 kW | 173 mph | |
| Lotus Carlton Turbo | 1991 | 3,615 cc | Petrol | 377 BHP | 382.3 PS | 135.4 Nm | 281.1 kW | 173 mph | |
| Carlton GSI 24V A | 1990 | 2,969 cc | Petrol | 204 BHP | 206.9 PS | 135.4 Nm | 152.1 kW | 146 mph | |
| Carlton GSi 24V | 1990 | 2,969 cc | Petrol | 204 BHP | 206.9 PS | 135.4 Nm | 152.1 kW | 149 mph |
Vauxhall Carlton BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Vauxhall Carlton?
Recorded horsepower for the Vauxhall Carlton is 150–377 BHP across 6 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Vauxhall Carlton engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 377 BHP, from the 3,615 cc Petrol.
Which Vauxhall Carlton year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 377 BHP, recorded for 1993.
What torque is recorded for the Vauxhall Carlton?
Recorded torque is 135.4 Nm on the 6 variants that include it.