ellie2761 replied on 09/03/2018 22:41
Posted on 09/03/2018 22:41
I am thinking of buying the following car:
2013 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTi ecoFLEX Tech Line 5dr but the BHP is 130
I tried to check it on the car match but couldn't find a 2013 so went for a 2012 and it was all green ticks apart from the 87% kerb weight ratio but I can live with that then it said:
BHP per ton : 39
The car's engine power is quite low to tow this caravan. It may be sluggish and uncomfortable on hills or at junctions.
But when I go on TOWCAR.INFO I can choose a 2013 Insignia but it doesn't list my swift so I went for the nearest match and it gives 82 % says its an excellent match and then its says:
Mountains
On most motorways inclines (1:20) driving is easily possible in the 3th gear with 50 mph and even full throttle with 60 mph. Hill starts are possible even on steep slopes up to 16%, if the front wheels have sufficient traction. While driving the engine has enough power to drive on every normal road.
So ... my dilemma is ... will it pull comfortably or not?
And as a final question, can the car be legally remapped to give it more BHP?
Thanks
ellie2761