Vauxhall Cavalier BHP
The Vauxhall Cavalier has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier GLS TD produces 60 BHP, while the 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier Turbo 4x4 produces 201 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
25 recorded variants, from 60–201 BHP.
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Popular Vauxhall Cavalier BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier CDX | 1995 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 100 BHP |
| Cavalier CDX V6 Auto | 1994 | 2,498 cc | Petrol | 125 BHP |
| Cavalier GLS | 1994 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 66 BHP |
| Cavalier Turbo 4x4 | 1994 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 201 BHP |
| Cavalier Colorado | 1993 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,598 cc | Petrol | 1985–1991 | 60–90 BHP | 128.7 Nm | 4 |
| 1,686 cc | Diesel | 1993 | 60 BHP | 135.4 Nm | 1 |
| 1,796 cc | Petrol | 1993–1994 | 66–89 BHP | 135.4–196.5 Nm | 3 |
| 1,297 cc | Petrol | 1983 | 75 BHP | 1 | |
| 1,998 cc | Petrol | 1987–1995 | 85–201 BHP | 128.7–280 Nm | 15 |
| 2,498 cc | Petrol | 1994 | 125 BHP | 307.6 Nm | 1 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier CDX | 1995 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 100 BHP | 101.4 PS | 250.7 Nm | 74.6 kW | 10.4 sec | 125 mph |
| Cavalier CDX V6 Auto | 1994 | 2,498 cc | Petrol | 125 BHP | 126.8 PS | 307.6 Nm | 93.2 kW | 143 mph | |
| Cavalier GLS | 1994 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 66 BHP | 66.9 PS | 135.4 Nm | 49.2 kW | 12 sec | 114 mph |
| Cavalier Turbo 4x4 | 1994 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 201 BHP | 203.8 PS | 280 Nm | 150 kW | 6.8 sec | 240 mph |
| Cavalier Colorado | 1993 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 66 BHP | 66.9 PS | 196.5 Nm | 49.2 kW | 12 sec | 110 mph |
| Cavalier Diplomat A | 1993 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 85 BHP | 86.2 PS | 135.4 Nm | 63.4 kW | 10.4 sec | 120 mph |
| Cavalier GLS TD | 1993 | 1,686 cc | Diesel | 60 BHP | 60.8 PS | 135.4 Nm | 44.7 kW | 12.9 sec | 109 mph |
| Cavalier GLS | 1993 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 114 BHP | 115.6 PS | 170 Nm | 85 kW | 10.4 sec | 123 mph |
| Cavalier MotorSport | 1993 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 89 BHP | 90.2 PS | 145 Nm | 66 kW | 12 sec | 114 mph |
| Cavalier SRI 16v | 1993 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 148 BHP | 150.1 PS | 196 Nm | 110 kW | 10.4 sec | 137 mph |
| Cavalier Turbo 4x4 | 1993 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 201 BHP | 203.8 PS | 280 Nm | 150 kW | 6.8 sec | 240 mph |
| Cavalier GLI | 1992 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 85 BHP | 86.2 PS | 135.4 Nm | 63.4 kW | 123 mph | |
| Cavalier SRI | 1992 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 127 BHP | 128.8 PS | 178.9 Nm | 95 kW | 128 mph | |
| Cavalier GSi 16v | 1991 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 115 BHP | 116.6 PS | 135.4 Nm | 85.8 kW | 7.2 sec | |
| Cavalier L | 1991 | 1,598 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP | 60.8 PS | 128.7 Nm | 44.7 kW | 7.7 sec | 108 mph |
| Cavalier 2.0I 4x4 | 1990 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 114 BHP | 115.6 PS | 170 Nm | 85 kW | 119 mph | |
| Cavalier GL i Auto | 1990 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 115 BHP | 116.6 PS | 135.4 Nm | 85.8 kW | 120 mph | |
| Cavalier L | 1990 | 1,598 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP | 60.8 PS | 128.7 Nm | 44.7 kW | 7.7 sec | 108 mph |
| Cavalier CDI Auto | 1989 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 85 BHP | 86.2 PS | 135.4 Nm | 63.4 kW | ||
| Cavalier L Auto | 1989 | 1,598 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP | 60.8 PS | 128.7 Nm | 44.7 kW | ||
| Cavalier SRI | 1989 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 127 BHP | 128.8 PS | 178.9 Nm | 95 kW | 128 mph | |
| Cavalier Calibre I | 1988 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 180 BHP | 182.5 PS | 128.7 Nm | 134.2 kW | 120 mph | |
| Cavalier SR I | 1987 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 129 BHP | 130.8 PS | 135.4 Nm | 96.2 kW | 116 mph | |
| Unspecified | 1985 | 1,598 cc | Petrol | 90 BHP | 91.3 PS | 67.1 kW | 102 mph | ||
| Cavalier L H/B | 1983 | 1,297 cc | Petrol | 75 BHP | 76.1 PS | 55.9 kW | 7 sec | 100 mph |
Vauxhall Cavalier BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Vauxhall Cavalier?
Recorded horsepower for the Vauxhall Cavalier is 60–201 BHP across 25 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Vauxhall Cavalier engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 201 BHP, from the 1,998 cc Petrol.
Which Vauxhall Cavalier year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 201 BHP, recorded for 1994.
What torque is recorded for the Vauxhall Cavalier?
Recorded torque is 128.7–307.6 Nm on the 23 variants that include it.