Opel
Opel Manta B
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Production period: |
1975 to 1988 |
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Body versions : |
Coupé , Hatch Combi-Coupé |
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Length: |
4450 mm |
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Width: |
1670-1700 mm |
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Height: |
1330 mm |
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Wheelbase : |
2520 mm |
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Curb weight : |
1000-1065 kg |
In August 1975, the Manta B was ready.Like its predecessor, this was again the coupe variant of the simultaneously presented Opel Ascona B and was technically largely the same. Both models were based on the ground group of their predecessors, the GM-H platform, which was redesigned for this generation of vehicles.
History
The Body Integral all-steel chassis/body now as a Hatch and Coupe versions with low belt line and deep glass areas. Impact absorbing front and rear sections. Curved front, rear and side screens. Body was fully-corrosion treated but this later proved of litle use . All windows of toughened safety glass. Metallic and singal body colours available. With Matt black bonnet and side stripes optional on Manta SR.
The Interior built as a Five seater sports car with 10.9 cubic feet boot. Reclinable full-foam Seats, body contoured and shaped to give lateral location. Head rests on front seats. Comprehensive facia padding with flush-mounted control switches. Instrument panel with non-reflective instruments including speedometer, water temperature and
fuel gauge. Warning lights for low oil pressure, ignition, hand- brake, main beam and turn indicators. Slide levers to control infinitely variable heater/fresh air system. Two speed axial blower. Four facia vents With 360 ddegree mobility. Direct air vents to lower section of car.
Facia mounted ashtray with cigarette lighter, electric clock and glove box. Centre console with oddments tray. Steering column lock. Column mounted lever controls, headlight flashers, main beam, indicators, windshield washers with wiper contact and two-speed wipers. All models amply supplied with ashtrays, grab handles and coat hooks.
Additional Standard Equipment.Large square headlights. Twin reversing Four-way emergency flashers. Convenience lamps in boot, glove-box and under bonnet. Dipping rear view mirror. full width bumpers with rubber facings, exterior brightwork, heated rear window side with PVC inserts. sports wheels with 5" rims. on the SR .Additional instrumentation including tachometer, oil pressure gauge and voltmeter. Halogen headlights. Hinged rear quarter windows. Sports steering wheel. Four-spoke sports road wheels with 51/2" rims.
On the Berlinetta Instrurnents as Deluxe model. Sports steering wheel. Velour seat trim with colour co-ordinated carpets - door pocket on driver's door. Halogen headlights with headlamp wash/wipe system. Black vinyl roof cover. Sports road wheels with rims.
Independent front suspension of unequal length wishbones and coil Springs. Direct-acting telescopic shock absorbers. Torsion bar stabiliser. Central link rear axle with progressive rate coil springs located by twin trailing arms and lateral track bar. Vertically mounted telescopic shock absorbers. Torsion bar stabiliser. Rack and pinion steering. Energy absorbing steering column. Dual circuit servo-assisted brakes. Disc front, drums rear. Mechanical handbrake to rear brakes. 165SR 13 tubeless radial tyres on 5J x 13 sports Wheels (Deluxe models). 185/70 HR 13 tubeless radial ply tyres on 5hJ x 13 sports wheels on Manta SR and Berlinetta — optional on Deluxe.
The Manta B had a longer wheelbase and a more elongated shape, large rectangular headlights and a built-in roll bar in the body. First there were the versions Manta, Manta L, Manta Berlinetta, Manta SR and Manta GT / E. Engine ratings ranged from 40 kW (55 hp) in the 1.2 N to 77 kW (105 hp) in the 1.9 E of the GT / E. External features of the GT / E were again the standard front spoiler, the matt black painted bonnet and black window surrounds. He had a sporty chassis with gas pressure shock absorbers. There was a sports steering wheel and additional instruments. In the Manta SR only the middle part of the bonnet was painted black.
For the model year 1978, the 1.9-S and 1.9-E engines were replaced by 2.0-liter engines. These engines were also in the Ascona and record, the injection engine in the Kadett C Coupé. The power ranged from 66 kW (90 hp) in the 2.0 N over 74 kW (100 hp) in the 2.0 S up to 81 kW (110 hp) in the 2.0 E. The latter was until the end of production of the Manta B. By far the most ordered engine by far and delighted the testers at its appearance with performance that matched or surpassed the nominally stronger Capri 2.3 S. The new engines had hydraulic tappets , which made the adjustment of the valve clearance unnecessary.
In October 1978, the Manta CC (Combi-Coupé) came with a large tailgate as Opel Monza. This was in the same equipment and with the same engines as the notchback Manta. The CC hatch was more expensive than the corresponding notchback variant.
In April 1979, the new engines with overhead camshaft also arrived in the Manta series . These engines had Opel for the 1979 Opel Kadett D presenteddeveloped. Feature of the new generation of engines were cross-flow cylinder heads made of light metal with overhead camshaft, the engine block was still made of gray cast iron.
The Manta initially offered a 1.3-liter engine with 44 kW (60 hp) and 55 kW (75 hp). The 1.6N, 1.9N and 2.0N 66 kW (90 hp) engines also remained in the program. Also on offer were the 2.0 S and the 2.0 E. New entry model was now the Manta GT-J. Externally, he corresponded largely to the GT / E, he also had a standard front spoiler, black window surrounds and could optionally be ordered with a matte black hood. In the interior there was a sports steering wheel and in addition tachometer, oil pressure gauge and voltmeter. The GT-J also had a sporty suspension, but without the gas pressure shock absorbers of the GT / E. The GT-J was recognizable by the corresponding lettering and characteristic side stripes. It was available with either the 1.3-S (55 kW, 75 hp) or the 2.0-S engine (74 kW, 100 hp).
The spring of 1980 brought a little facelift with it. Externally, the new models differed by black, plastic-coated bumpers from its predecessors with chrome bumpers. The Manta 2.0 S SR with 74 kW (100 hp) received on the rear panel a matte black paint, which extended between and around the taillights. The engine with intake manifold injection was now available not only in the Manta GT / E, but also in the "civilian" versions (Manta E).
For model year 1981, the offered range of engines for the Manta was very extensive: 1.3 N OHC (60 hp), 1.3 S OHC (75 hp), 1.6 N (60 hp), 1.9 N (75 hp) , 2.0 N (90 hp), 2.0 S (100 hp) and 2.0 E (110 hp). But as of May 1981, the Manta was only available with 1.3-S, 2.0 S or 2.0 E engine. The cheapest model was the GT-J 1.3 S with 75 hp, the most expensive model of the Manta CC Berlinetta 2.0 E with 110 hp .
At the Geneva Motor Show in March 1981, the Manta 400 was introduced, this was the successor to the successful rally vehicle Ascona 400, in which Walter Röhrl 1982 driver world champion. The Manta 400 was actually a pure competition vehicle, which due to motor sport regulations of the then group Bbut in a quantity of at least 200 vehicles also in the normal market had to be offered. The Manta 400 was powered by a 2.4-liter engine with light metal cylinder head, four valves per cylinder and two overhead camshafts. As standard, the 960 kg rally car produced 106 kW (144 hp), but depending on the level of expansion, it could also be up to 200 kW (about 275 hp). Disc brakes on all wheels (ventilated in front) and a limited slip differential were included. By 1984, 245 copies of the Manta 400 were made. The buyer could choose between the so-called "narrow" body or the rally wide version with a wider GRPFront fenders and fender flares also made of GRP at the rear wheel arches. It also had wider tires: on the rear axle up to 285 mm wide tires on 15-inch Ronal wheels, on the front there were 225 mm wide tires. These tires, as well as the fender flares, made the vehicle look beefier. In addition, a prototype of the Manta 400 was built on the basis of the CC, which looked similar to the Irmscher i2800 and had the complete technology of the Manta 400.
The Manta 400 was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1981. It was the successor to the successful Ascona 400 rally vehicle, with which Walter Röhrl became world driver champion in 1982. The Manta 400 was actually a pure competition vehicle, but due to the motorsport regulations of the then Group B it had to be produced in a quantity of at least 200 vehicles. To carry the homologation special' theme one stage further, Opel launched the Manta 400 In 1981, though its homologated rallying career (as a Group B car) did not begin untilmid-1983. The mainstream Manta was a two-door coupé version of the Ascona. built on the same platform, chassis and running gear: the Manta 400. therefore, was really a coupé version of the Ascona 400 and used the same 16-valve 2.4-litre engine and five-speed gearbox. Compared with the Ascona 400, the Manta 400 was lighter, and had a slightly better aerodynamic shape. Like the Ascona 400, it was never meant to be other than the for a rally car (for which more than 270 bhp was available), and only 238 were built.
The Manta 400 was powered by a 2.4 Liter engine with a light alloy cylinder head, four valves per cylinder and two overhead camshafts. As standard, the 960 kg rally car had an output of 106 kW (144 hp), but depending on the level of expansion it could also be up to 200 kW (272 hp). The 2.4-litre engine was based on the cylinder block of the Opel diesel, but had a new aluminium head with twin overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder. Although the original head had been designed in Germany. Britain's Cosworth concern got the job of making it work properly, and of machining and assembling all the cylinder heads. Road cars had Bosch fuel injection and 140 bhp, though rally car engines (with Weber carbs) produced much more.To match the engine there was a heavy-duty five-speed Getrag gearbox,
Disc brakes on all wheels (ventilated at the front) and a limited slip differential were included. 245 copies of the Manta 400 were built by 1984. The buyer could choose between the so-called narrow body or the wide-body rally version with wider GRP fenders at the front and fender flares as well made of GRP on the rear wheel arches. It also had wider tires: tires up to 285 mm wide on the rear axle on 15-inch Ronal wheels, and 225 mm wide on the front axle. These tires and the fender flares made the vehicle appear beefier. In addition, a prototype of the Manta 400 was built based on the CC, which looked similar to the Irmscher i2800 and had all the technology of the Manta 400.
Opel Manta B2
In May 1982, the "new Manta" was at the dealers. Behind it hid only a facelift, with elements of the rally version of the Manta 400. There were now four cooling air openings instead of two. The spoiler bumper front and rear bumper were made of plastic and painted in the body color. The taillight housings were now black, not reddish brown.
On the GT / E side plastic skirts and a painted rear spoiler were added. The days of black hoods and rally stripes were over, chrome parts were sought on the new models now in vain. There were also new-design wheels and a slightly redesigned interior. Since spring 1981, Recaro sports seats were standard on the GT / E.Manta and Manta CC could in versions GT / J , Berlinetta and GT / E are ordered. The following engines were available: 1.3 S OHC (75 hp), a new 1.8-S OHC engine (90 hp).
From autumn 1982, a five-speed gearbox was available, which was standard in the GT / E. The 2.0 E engine was from then on equipped with the Bosch LE-Jetronic, electronic ignition and fuel cut. From autumn 1983, only the Manta GT and the Manta GT / E were on offer. The Manta GT replaced the previous GT / J and was now the entry level model. The 2.0 S engine was eliminated.
In autumn 1984, the name of the Manta GT / E was changed as before with the cadet GSi to Manta GSi . Also on offer was the Manta GT, the engine range remained unchanged. Cheapest offer was the Manta GT 1.3 S with 75 HP at the upper end of the offer was the Manta CC GSI.
From April 1985, the Manta GSi Exclusiv was available, which was not available as a CC. This special model refined by Irmscher had special upholstery in the interior as well as a three-spoke leather steering wheel. The front was decorated with round twin headlights. Initially only the finishes Monacoblau or Dakargold were available. The alloy wheels had a special design (anthracite with silver edge) and a three-piece painted rear spoiler was standard. Between the taillights was a black bezel, and the license plate was integrated into the rear bumper. For a surcharge, a rear apron was available.In the summer of 1985 new upholstery fabrics were introduced, otherwise there were no changes.
From autumn 1986 accounted for the 1.3-S engine. Now only the Manta GT 1.8 S with 90 hp and the Manta GSi with 110 hp was on offer. From the summer of 1987 onwards, it was finally only possible to order the Manta GSI with 81 kW (110 hp), as well as the CC. Only the special model Exclusiv was still in the program as a further equipment variant. Optionally, the 2.0-E engine was also available with unregulated catalyst (Euronorm E1), This then made 107 hp.
The i models
In the meantime, some other special models were on offer, all of which were refined by the company Irmscher and some of which were also available through the Opel dealers. So the Manta i200 , which was available in white or astral silver paint with blue-red side stripes (Rothmans decor) and large rear wing . Built according to Irmscher 3074 copies. He was equipped with a slightly tuned 2.0-E engine, which made 92 kW (125 hp).
In addition, there were still exotic Irmscher special models, such as the Manta i240 with a 2.4-liter engine, of which only just under 600 vehicles were made. Particularly rare is the Manta i300 with the 3.0-liter six-cylinder from the Senator / Monza, of which only 27 copies originated.
In August 1988, the production of the Manta was finally discontinued after a total of 1,056,436 copies. With 13 years of production, the Manta B was the longest produced Opel model so far.Was succeeded at the IAA presented in 1989 and sold June 1990 Opel Calibra , which on the midsize sedan Vectra A based.
In motorsport , a Manta B achieved cult status, which since 23 April 1994 regularly participates in the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring . It is a vehicle of the model year 1981 due to the parts made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic blank weighs 930 kg, and by increasing the cubic capacity of 1.8 to 2 liters, and further engine tuning about 165 kW (225 hp). Another feature of the car piloted by owner Hans-Olaf Beckmann and former DTM driver Volker Strycek is the foxtail on the roof antenna.
As in August 1988, the last Manta B off the line, his technique was outdated with the originating from the Kadett B of 1967 rigid axle ( central joint axis ) and produced since 1965 CIH engines, although he in the last years with unregulated catalystand 5 -Gang- transmission was fitted. For Opel, the Manta was a success: from both model series together 1,056,436 cars were built.
Opel Admiral A
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Production period: |
1964 to 1968 |
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Class : |
Luxury Car |
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Body versions : |
Sedan |
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Engines: |
Petrol :2.6–5.4 litres |
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Length: |
4948mm |
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Width: |
1902mm |
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Height: |
1494-1510mm |
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Wheelbase : |
2845mm |
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Curb weight : |
1350-1610kg |
The Opel Admiral A was built from 1964 to 1968 in Germany.
History
Only in April 1964, after the captain had been the Opel top model for more than 15 years, was offered with the Opel Admiral again as the model of this name. It had the same rectilinear body as the Opel Kapitan A and also newly built top models Opel Diplomat A with V8 engine .The Admiral was a more upper-class models that were built from spring 1964 to autumn 1968 by Adam Opel AG in Rüsselsheim , which at the time belonged to the US automobile group General Motors (GM) as can be seen by the style . The A indicates that this is the first version of the model series. The cheapest model was the Captain, the Admiral model as the successor to the Captain P 2.6 had better equipment and the top was the Diplomat with reinforced chassis, standard V8 engines and further improved equipment. The KAD A series was replaced in the spring of 1969 by the KAD B series, whose bodies were somewhat smaller and smoother
The Admiral A was a version of the Captain A that had been upgraded in various details, essentially the “L” model like the Captain P “L” before it. The name was adopted from the pre-war Admiral model, which was built from spring 1937 to autumn 1939.The Admiral A had a grid-shaped radiator grille. While the Captain A only had chrome-decorated door sills, the Admiral A had chrome-lined wheel cutouts. From September 1967 there was also a chrome-plated side protection strip.With the start of the 1966 model year, the Opel lettering on the front fenders was eliminated in September 1965, and at the same time the Opel name appeared in the radiator grille. In September 1967, the Admiral lettering was moved from the rear roof posts to the front fenders. The Admiral A was produced in 55,876 units from April 1964 to November 1968, of which 31,318 units were the 2.6 Liter engine offered until August 1965, the best-selling model in the KAD A series.
The new self-supporting body was essentially identical and its design was based on the Chevrolet Nova . The striking rectangular headlights with prismatically edged lenses and the wide-beam fog lights under the bumper, which are available as optional accessories, gave the KAD-A series an independent, harmonious appearance. Overall, however, the design of the KAD-A series in Germany was often perceived as too American.The new body was connected to a conventional chassis, consisting of a rear rigid axle with long, longitudinal two-leaf springs and independent front wheel suspension with coil springs , wishbones and internal shock absorbers . All KAD models had a dual-circuit brake system with front disc brakes and a brake booster .
The range of engines corresponded to that of the captain A. From March 1965, the Admiral V8 was also offered with the 140 kW (190 hp) 4.6 Liter Chevrolet V8 engine, which powered the car, which weighed over 1.5 tons, in just under 10 Accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in seconds and reached 200 km/h. However, only 623 copies of this model were delivered, which was much more expensive than the Admiral with a six-cylinder engine.
The new litre six-cylinder engine developing 140 HP at 5200 r.p.m. With its extremely short stroke, precise timing of the slanted-position valves in the wedge type combustion chamber, crankshaft with 7 main bearings, and twin barrel carburetor (with automatic choke) the new power plant shows all design features of an elastic high performance engine. The car comes with standard front disc brakes, dual circuit power brake system, and accelerates from 0—100 km/h (0—62 MPH) in 13,9 seconds, top speed is about 170 km/h
(106 MPH). The 2.6 Liter six-cylinder in-line engine with a four-bearing crankshaft and side camshaft from the previous captain was improved and now achieved 73.5 kW (100 hp) at 4600 rpm and 181 Nm at 2400 rpm. For the first time, Opel used maintenance-free hydraulic lifters , which made checking and adjusting the valve clearance unnecessary. However, this engine soon no longer met the rapidly increasing demands in the luxury class, so in September 1965 the newly designed Opel CIH six-cylinder in-line engine was launched as the “2.8 S” with a seven-bearing crankshaft, overhead camshaft and register carburettor , 2.8 Liter displacement and 92 kW (125 hp) followed. From 1967 it was equipped as the “2.8 HL” (“high-performance engine”) with two Zenith register carburettors and thus achieved 103 kW (140 hp).
- PERFORMANCE: 2,605 cu cm
max power (SAE): 117 hp at 4,700 rpm
max torque (SAE): 145 1b ft, 20 kg m at 3,000 rpm
max number of engine rpm: 5,000
specific power: 44.9 hp/l
Engine capacity: 158.96 cu in, 2,605 cu cm
Fuel consumption: 23.9 ml imp gal, 19.9 ml US gal, 11.8 1 x 100 km
Max speed: 100 mph, 161 km/h
power-weight ratio: 25.8 lb/hp, 11.7 kg/hp
acceleration: 0—50 mph (0 —80 km/h) 9.2 sec
max speeds: 31.1 mph, 50 km/h in 1st gear; 49.7 mph, 80 km/h in 2nd gear; 78.3 mph, 126 km/h in 3rd gear; 100 mph, 161 km/h in 4th gear - PERFORMANCE: 2,784 cu cm
Engine capacity: 169.88 cu in, 2,784 cu cm
Fuel consumption: 22.9 m/imp gal, 19.1 m/US gal, 12.3 1 x 100 km
Max speed: 105.6 mph, 170 km/h
max power (SAE): 140 hp at 5,200 rpm
max torque (SAE): 161 1b ft, 22.2 kg m at 3,000-3,900 rpm
max engine rpm: 5,600
specific power: 50.3 hp/l
power-weight ratio: 20.1 lb/hp, 9.1 kg/hp
acceleration: 0—50 mph (0—80 km/h) 9.2 sec
max speeds: 32.3 mph, 52 km/h In 1st gear; 51.6 mph, 83 km/h in 2nd gear; 81.4 mph, 131 km/h in 3rd gear; 105.6 mph, 170 km/h in 4th gear
Now as before the Admiral is also built with 4,6 litre V 8-engine and automatic transmission (acceleration from 0—100 km/h, (0—62 MPH) in 11 seconds, top speed about 200 km/h (124 MPH).
After the Opel Regent with an eight-cylinder in - line engine , which was briefly offered at the end of the 1920s, Opel now once again had an engine with eight cylinders in its range: The V8 engine came from the Chevrolet division of the parent company General Motors (engine designation 283V). This produced 140 kW (190 hp) at 4600 rpm, produced approx. 347 Nm at 3000 rpm and was initially only available in the Diplomat.V8 engines were also installed to a small extent in the Captain and Admiral from 1965 onwards.
The engines were initially combined with a standard 4-speed steering wheel gearshift . Centre shift lever or two-speed Powerglide automatic from General Motors (already with kickdown function) with shift lever on the steering wheel could be delivered for an additional charge. The V8 engines were generally delivered in combination with an automatic transmission with a centre selector lever.
The production of this series was finished in November 1968.
Production figures KAD Between 1964 and 1968
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1966 |
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1968 |
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2.6 Admiral |
19,904 |
11,414 |
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31,318 |
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2.5 Admiral Austria |
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326 |
51 |
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377 |
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2.8 Admiral |
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5,776 |
11,688 |
3,366 |
2,728 |
23,558 |
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4.6 Admiral |
1 |
236 |
221 |
104 |
61 |
623 |
Opel Rallye Kadett
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Manufacturer |
Opel (General Motors) |
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Class |
Sports Car |
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Production |
1967 to 1971 |
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Engine |
petrol engines:
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Transmission |
4-speed manual |
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Wheelbase |
95.12 in, 2,416 mm |
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Length |
164.65 in, 4,182 mm |
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Width |
61.93 in, 1,573 mm |
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Height |
55.31 in, 1,405 mm |
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Dry weight |
1,720 1b, 780 kg 1.9-litre 1,786 1b, 810 kg. |
The Opel Rallye Kadett was a sports coupe produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel from 1967 to 1971.
History
The car was only offered as a version that was based on a luxury coupé; until July 1967 with the rear quater gills and 60 hp 1.1 litre SR engine with two carburettors. Compared to the S engine, the output had increased by 5 hp, but at the same time the unchanged maximum torque was only 3500-4500 rpm instead of the previous 2400-3600 rpm. with the normal integral chassis, the front suspension with independent, wishbones, lower transverse semi-elliptic leaf spring, telescopic dampers at the rear a rigid axle (torque tube), trailing radius arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar and telescopic dampers with optional limited slip differential. Brakes with front disc, rear drum and dual circuit, servo.
- PERFORMANCE: 1.1L
Max power (DIN): 60 hp at 5,200 rpm
Max torque (DIN): 62 1b ft, 8.5 kg m at 3,800-5,000 rpm
Max engine rpm: 5,400
Specific power: 55.7 hp/l
Power-weight ratio: 28.7 lb/hp, 13 kg/hp
Acceleration: 0-50 mph (0-80 km/h) 10.5 sec
Fuel consumption: 35.8 m/ imp gal, 29.8 m/ US gal, 7.9 | x 100 km.
Max speeds: 27 mph, 43 km/h in 1st gear; 47 mph, 75 km/h in 2nd gear; 72 mph, 116 km/h in 3rd gear; 92 mph, 148 km/h in 4th gear
Externally recognizable by the additional halogen headlights, the matt black painting of the bonnet to limit light reflections, other side stripes, matt black painted door sills and the black interior: imitation leather seats, headlining, sun visors, etc. On request, the car could also be delivered without a matt black hood and side stripes be, but the black sills and the special interior were also retained in this "understatement version". Very few customers made use of this option.
Other equipment features: sports steering wheel, three-point seat belts in front, three-phase alternator, belt tires size 155-13 and additional instruments. To the right of the speedometer was a tachometer instead of the large clock, which, as a smaller version, was housed in the additional centre console along with an oil pressure gauge and an ammeter.
From 1967 the Rallye Kadett was also available with the new coupé body (“Coupé F”) with the 1.9 litre S engine and 90 hp with Solex 32 DIDTA downdraught carburettor the power the 1.9-liter engine in the Rallye Kadett puts out as the top-of-the-line the complete instrumentation, including tach, and a heavy-duty rear axle The 1.9 engine has a 9:1 compression ratio. engines feature a cam-in-head design The cam in-head arrangement permits an extremely rigid valve train, which accounts for precision valve timing and impressive fuel economy. Racing type,divorced skirt aluminum pistons are used in the 1.9 for better wear and cooler running.A full syncromesh, 4-speed transmission is standard.A new type is used with the 1.9 engine and has a control ring on the shift lever knob that is raised to shift into reverse. Although the shift lever is rather long, shift throws are relatively short and easy to execute. . Due to changed emissions regulations, the 1.1-litre SR engine with 60 hp was no longer available from August 1971 and was replaced by the 1.2-litre S engine with the same output. A new type of idling system from Solex as 2 Solex 35 PDSI downdraught carburettors, which prevented over-enrichment when overrun in multi-carburettor engines and simplified the idling setting, was used for the first time in Rallye Kadett versions intended for export to the USA wit 1.5l buick version.
PERFORMANCE:1.2L
- Max power (DIN): 60 hp at 5,400 rpm
- Max torque (DIN): 65 1b ft, 9 kg m at 3,000-3,800 rpm
- Acceleration: 0-50 mph (0-80 km/h) 10.5 sec
- Fuel consumption: 33.6 m/ imp gal, 28 m/US gal, 8.4 1 x 100 km.
- Max speeds: (l) 27 mph, 43 km/h; (Il) 47 mph, 75 km/h; (Ill) 72 mph, 116 km/h; (IV) 89 mph, 143 km/h; power-weight ratio: 29.4 lb/hp, 13.3 kg/hp
PERFORMANCE:1.9-litre
- Max power (DIN) 90 hp at 5,100 rpm
- Max torque (DIN) 108 1b ft, 14.9 kg m at rpm, 47.4 hp/l
- Fuel consumption 27.2 m/ imp gal, 22.6 m/US gal, 10.4 1 x 100 km.
- Max speeds (I) 30 mph, 49 km/h, (II) 48 mph, 78 km/h, (III) 76 mph, 123 km/h, (IV) 102 mph, 164 km/h, power-weight ratio 19.8 lb/hp, 9 kg/hp
Opel GT
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Production period: |
1968 to 1973 |
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Make |
Opel GM |
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Class : |
sports car |
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Body versions : |
Coupe |
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Engines: |
Petrol: 1.1-1.9 liters cylinders: 4, in line |
| wheel base: | 95.71 in, 2,431 mm |
| overall length: | 161.93 in, 4,113 mm |
| overall height: | 48.23 in, 1,225 mm |
| ground clearance: | 5.08 in, 129 mm |
| dry weight: | 1.1L 1,863 1b, 845 kg 1.9L 2,073 1b, 940 kg |
The Opel GT is a two-seat coupe model, from Opel AG as of August 1968 untill July 1973 .The body was designed by Erhard Schnell , who worked from 1952 to 1992 as a designer at Opel.
History
The coupé. although derived from the Rekord. represents the debut of Opel in Gt Market The Opel designers have decided strongly to underline the fact that this is sports car. The lines are smooth. with a pointed shark's snout has an aggressive and penetrating look. The fast-back is in the style in fashion for racing cars at the time. There is a wrap-round windscreen and 2 large rear window which ensure excellent visibility and plenty of light inside the car. The surfaces are smooth. with a complete absence of moulding. A simple. marked line connects the roof to the tail which incorporates the rear window. There are two air-vents on the bonnet and the headlamps are retractable. disaprearina inside the bonnet during the day. all accentuating the sporting Opel 1900 GT Coupé.
The development of the Opel GT began in the winter of 1963 with the production of design studies in plasticine, and at the IAA 1965, a prototype was shown under the name Opel GT Experimental . The car should serve primarily as an image carrier of the General Motors (GM) Group. The possible introduction of a GT sports car from Opel at the time sparked as much astonishment as enthusiasm, because a sports car did not meet the previously staid brand image of the Rüsselsheim automaker. However, Opel did not say anything about the actual realization for a long time.
On the occasion of the opening of the test and development center in Dudenhofen , an Opel GT was released for a test drive before the eyes of the car press. After that, the technique of the vehicle was set. underbody, suspension and the 1.1-liter engine were the Kadett B taken; the 1.9-liter CIH engine came from the Opel record C . The latter fit only with a bulge of the hood in the car. Because of the small space had to be bevelled in this engine, the cylinder head cover in the front area.
However, the management of Opel was faced with the problem that no capacity was available for the new vehicle. A small series of 30,000 pieces per year, which corresponded to about a tenth of the cadet production, could not easily be inserted into one of the existing works. That's why Chausson's bodywork was made in Gennevilliers (France), while Brissonneau & Lotz in Creil (France) did the painting and interior work. The finished bodies were delivered to the Opel plant in Bochum, where they received engine, transmission and axles.Characteristic for the model were the door openings, which were pulled far into the roof, the so-called Coke-Bottle-Shape or the fender swivels reminiscent of a Coca-Cola bottle and the folding headlamps. The shape of the doors allowed a relatively comfortable entry and exit despite the low height of the car of 1.23 meters.
The same spotting type of layout is to be noted in the interior of the anatomically designed seats which wrap round and support the body very well, ensuring comfort and safety at high speeds.The very high backrests are characteristic and also serve as headrests. There a three-spoke steering wheel. just as might be expected on a GT of this type. The rich selection of instruments are rationally laid out on the facia and include an ammeter and a rev counter. a tachometer and a speedometer. an electric clock and oil and temperature
gauges.
A great deal of attention has been given. too. to questions of safety which are of great interest to all drivers these days. The body is constructed according to tho most modern criteria from the time with ribbing reinforcing the passenger occommodation and collapsible front and rear ends. There is a telescopic shock. absorbing steering column. a collapsible rear driving mirror. padded facia and safety belts. all fitted as standard.
The folding headlights were extended and retracted with a lever placed on the center tunnel. In addition, the GT had under the front bumper two small headlights for high beam and flasher. The extended folding headlamps affected the Windschlüpfigkeit the body and slightly reduced the possible maximum speed of the car. The Opel GT was a two-seater without a trunk with a flat luggage rack behind the two seats, which can only be accessed from the inside of the car. The folding seat backs were extended upwards to catch any slipping luggage.
Interior:Instruments odometer. Tach. Brake warnng light. Parking brake control light.gas gauge and speedometer Oil pressure warning light and gauge. Amp indicator light and gauge. Twospeed blower. Dome light, Cigar lighter. Electric clock. AM radio, Carpeting front and rear. All vinyl. Full seats with adjustable seat backs. Head restraints. shoulder belts and seat belts. Safety door locks. lnside day-night rear View mirror.
Colors Exterior/lnterior Trim:
- Strato Blue/Buckskin
- Brilliant White/Red
- Flame Red/Black
- GT Chartreuse/Black
- Sunburst Yellow/Black
- Rallye Orange/Black
The Opel GT was initially built in the Opel GT 1100 and Opel GT 1900 variants. The 1100 cc engine of the GT 1100 develops nearly 60 hp (44 kW), while the GT 1900 mobilizes 90 hp (66 kW) and reaches a top speed of 185 km / h. The GT 1100 was only 155 km / h. The relatively unpopular GT 1100 was set in 1970. Instead followed the Opel GT / J (J stands for junior), the without cord seats, opening windows, additional instruments and chrome Parts came out and could be offered so much cheaper. He also had fewer ads in the cockpit. The correct name for the 1900 cc version was Opel GT AL, with the A - according to the usual Opel nomenclature - for the first series stands and the L for luxury.
- PERFORMANCE: 1100 GT
Max power (DIN): 60 hp at 5,000 rpm
Max torque (DIN): 62 1b ft. 8.5 kg m at 3,800-5,000 rpm
Max engine rpm: 6,000
Specific power: 55.7 hp/l
Power-weight ratio: 31.1 lb/hp, 14.1 kg/hp
Acceleration: 0-50 mph (0-80 km/h) 11 sec;
Fuel consumption: 37.7 m/ imp gal, 31.4 m/ US gal
Max speeds: 25 mph, 40 km/h in 1st gear; 43 mph, 70 km/h in 2nd gear; 68 mph, 110 km/h in 3rd gear; 96 mph, 155 km/h in 4th gear - PERFORMANCE: 1900 GT
Engine capacity:115.75 cu in, 1,897 Cu
Fuel consumption: 33.2 m/imp gal, 27.7 m/US gal, 8.5 1 x 100 km
Max speed: 115 mph, 185 km/h
Max power (SAO: 103 hp at 5,400 rpm
Max torque (SAE): 115 1b ft, 15.9 kg m at 2,800-3.000 rpm
Max engine rpm: 5.750
Acceleration: O— 50 mph (O —80 km/h) 7.5 sec.
Specific power: 54.3 hp/l
Power-weight ratio: 20.1 lb/hp, 9.2 kg/hp
Max speeds: 33.6 mph, 54 km/h in 1st gear; 53.4 mph, 86 km/h in 2nd gear; 84.5 mph, 136 km/h in 3rd gear; 115 mph, 185 km/h in 4th gear
More than half of the total production was shipped to the United States , where the GM subsidiary Buick took over the marketing under the maintenance of the brand name Opel. After Opel had previously been hapless with the sale of the very successful sedans in Europe in the US, the GT was there very soon accepted as a real sports car and had a fast-growing fan community. There was the Opel GT as a small Corvette ("Baby Corvette"), which had been designed by the same design team. 1973, the production of the Opel GT was discontinued. The reasons for this are manifold: Firstly, after the acquisition of the automobile division of Brissonneau & Lotz by the Société des Usines Chausson, which worked closely with Renault , the supply contracts for the OPEL GT bodies were terminated due to competition with the Renault Alpine A110 , on the other hand, new safety regulations came into force in the US, prescribed special bumpers that would be difficult to reconcile with the shape of the GT. It is always the subject of discussions among GT enthusiasts, whether GM continued the production despite the great success, because the Opel GT contested the also originating from GM Corvette market share in the US. It is clear that the GT was very popular in the GM home market; actual cannibalization effects but can be doubted because the Corvette was much more powerful and expensive.
A repeatedly discussed convertible - or a Targa model of the Opel GT did not go into series. Likewise, there was no production of a direct successor model, the "Opel GT 2" or "Opel GT 2 + 2". The fact that the Opel GT has a large construction close to other Opel models facilitates conversions, for the 2.2 -l or 2.4 -l engines of Opel Rekord or Omega, injection engines from Manta or Ascona and 5-speed gearboxes of various Opel types are suitable. Before its launch, the Opel GT completed a crash test , which was not self-evident at the time . At an impact speed of 50 km / h , the passenger compartment remained largely undeformed.
30 years after the end of production of the first GT, Opel announced to revive the name. Total produced in 103,463 copies.
Opel Rekord C
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Opel |
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Production period: |
1966 to 1972 |
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Motor car |
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Saloon, Coupé, Kombi, Van |
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Gasoline: 1.5-2.2 litres (43-78 kW) |
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Rear wheel |
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4550-4574 mm |
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1754 mm |
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1456 mm |
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2669 mm |
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Curb weight: |
1025-1240 kg |
The Opel Rekord C is a vehicle from Adam Opel AG from the model series Opel Rekord. The record C replaced from August 1966, the only just one year built Rekord B with an entirely new body.
History
The concept development of the Rekord C began in 1963 Hans Mersheimer, who was chief engineer and technical director of the Adam Opel AG until 1967, set the guidelines. Because of the characteristic rear, the record C became known as the " Coke-Bottle”.The 1967 Rekord retains some of the exterior characteristics which are becoming typical of this make (the design of the nose with rectangular headlamps and a horizontal design radiator cowling) and for what remains drawsits inspiration from the latest fashions dictated by American coachbuilders. In fact. the high circumferential belt has disappeared and there is a great deal of movement. especially in the rear of the car. Various slight modifications have been made to the dimensions. The length has been increased by about an inch and the vehicle is two inches wider; the wheelbase end track have also been increased. while the height, on the other hend, has been reduced by two inches.
The Rekord. like all the cars produced by Opel. has always been both by the great comfort it offers and by its excellent road holding
which is combined with beautifully precise reactions which give the driver good waming of when he is nearing critical limits. These great qualities. on which the success this model has had both in Great Britain and abroad greatly depends. have recently been added to by the new design of the rear suspension which uses helicoid springs completed by an anti-roll bar in place of the leafsprings that were a feature of the earlier
version.All the controls are sweet and progressive. The steering wheel. though possessing the advantage of being flexible and not at all tiring. only needs 3 turns from lock to lock. thus making driving a very pleasant and relaxing
The body line followed a mid-1960s in the US created new style for muscle cars, the " Coke Bottle Shape " (after which also the Opel GT was built). As a reference point for the design was GM. Also on the chassis, there were some technical changes: A longer wheelbase, an improved front double wishbone - independent suspension with coil springs and stabilizer. The fairly simple, leaf-sprung rear axle of the predecessor gave way to a "five-link axle". This rigid axle with coil springs, four trailing arms and the Panhard rod, which Opel described as a wishbone, made for significantly more stable handling.
The Rekord C was available as a two- or four-door sedan, as a three- or five-door estate caravan, as a three-door van (caravan, without rear side windows) and from January 1967 as a coupe. The coupe has no B-pillar and is considered by many fans as the most elegant record model. In addition, there was from 1967 a convertible on the basis of the two-door record as well as the Commodore sedan of Karl Deutsch body shop in Cologne, but are rare. Also, Karmann in Osnabrück developed a convertible version, based on the Commodore, which did not go into series. It was based on the two-door sedan, with four side windows, only the four copies created.
The dual-circuit brake system with brake booster worked on all models on front disc brakes and drum brakes on the rear axle. Which had improved passive safety by a padded foam instrument panel, a telescoping steering column and efficiently designed deformation zones. For an additional charge, there were three-point seat belts and headrests for the front seats. A glare-free round instrument replaced the Opel-typical tachometer. The Rekord C crash tests was praised the stability of the passenger compartment at the time.Optional Accessories Olymat automatic clutch; anti-roll bar on rear suspension; alternator; sunshine rooft 4-speed mechanical,steering column or central gear lever.
The Rekord C series was also produced and distributed in other countries, partly with other model designations. Ranger A was produced in South Africa, Belgium and Switzerland, the Chevrolet Opala (or Opala Comodoro and Opala Diplomate) in Brazil, Chile and Uruguay, as well as the Opel Olympico in Mexico. The Chevrolet Opala ran in Brazil until the early 1990s from the band. He differed externally from the record C by changing the front and rear sections.
The engine assortment corresponded in part to that of the predecessor; They were so-called CIH engines (with camshaft in the cylinder head and drive of the valves via rocker arms).The same engine is used as in the earlier model. It is a super-square four-cylinder with the distribution by an overhead double chain-driven camshaft The slanting position Of the valves with respect to the head allows the cylinders to fill up more easily as they are better lined up with the induction manifold. The valves also have an automatic device which makes them round slightly each time they are lifted. thus guaranteeing they will be in excellent condition even after several thousand miles. As the tappets are hydroulic. they need no regulation. There are five bearings for the crankshaft and these ensure that there is no dangerous vibration even when the engine. which will easily rev up to 6.000 rpm. is turning over fast. A direct contribution to easier maintenance is the abolition of all greasing points. In fact. all the steering box and suspension joints are long life.
The 1.5-liter engine had initially produced by Opel with Carter license carburettor of the record A.
PERFORMANCE: 1.5L
- Engine capacity: 91.04 cu in, 1,492 cu cm
- Fuel consumption: 29.7 m/imp gal, 24.8 m/US gal, 9.5 1 x 100 km
- Max speed: 83.9 mph, 135 km/h
- Max power (SAE): 67 hp at 5,000 rpm
- Max torque (SAE): 82 1b ft, 11.3 kg m at 3,500 rpm
- max engine rpm: 6,000
- Specific power: 44.9 hp/l
- Power-weight ratio: 33.7 lb/hp, 15.3 kg/hp
- Acceleration: 0—50 mph (0—80 km/h) 15 sec
from 1969 then as the new 1.7-liter regular gasoline engine a carburettor from Solex.
Performance 1.7L
- Engine Capacity 103.61 cu in, 1,698 cu cm
- Fuel Consumption 26.1 mlimp gal, 21.8 mlUS gal, 10.8 1 x 100 km
- Max Speed 92 mph, 148 kmh
- max power (SAE): 84 hp at 5,600 rpm
- max torque (SAE) : 101 1b ft, 13.9 kg m at rpm
- max engine rpm: 5,600
- specific power: 49.5 hp/l
- max speeds: 28.6 mph, 46 km/h in 1st gear; 54.7 mph,88 km/h in 2nd gear; 92 mph, 148 km/h in 3rd gear
- power-weight ratio: 28 lb/hp, 12.7 kg/hp
- acceleration: 0—50 mph (0—80 km/h) 12 sec.
The in its basic construction still on the Opel Super 6 of 1937 going back 2.6-liter six-cylinder engine of the old record B L-6 was no longer in the program, but a newly developed 2.2-liter inline six-cylinder, from 1967 with the appearance of the Commodore A in the record was no longer offered. When record "Sprint" was the performance of the 1.9 s engine by means of two double - downdraft carburettor of the type 40 DFO of the Italian manufacturer Weber and modified HL (high-performance) cylinder head increased to 106 hp.
Performance 1.9L
- engine capacity 115.75 cu in, 1,897 cu cm
- Power :102 hp
- max speed 99.4 mph' 160 km/h
- fuel consumption 26.9 m/imp gal
All engines
- 1.5N: 58 hp (from 1969: 60 hp, discontinued in 1970)
- 1.7N: 60 hp (from 1969: 66 hp)
- 1,7S: 75 HP
- 1.9 s: 90 hp
- 1.9H: 106 hp (only in the special model record "Sprint")
- 2.2N: 95 hp (six-cylinder, only until 1967)
Timeline
- August 1966 - Presentation of the record C at the Opel dealers
- December 1966 - The new 2.2-liter straight-six is available with all bodies.
- January 1967 - Introduction of the Rekord C Coupe
- October 1967 - The special model "savings record" comes on the market (simple equipment and only in gray paint).
- November 1967 - Start of production of the record sprint with 106 hp
- August 1968 - The six-cylinder engine falls for lack of demand from the record program. As a successor to this variant came in February 1967, the Opel Commodore on the market.
- November 1968 - Second series of the "Spar-Rekord", now also in Sirius blue. The Powerglide two-speed automatic gave way to a new GM three-speed automatic.
- January 1969 - Since the record Sprint is mainly sold as a coupe, eliminating the Sprint sedan. The three-speed manual is no longer available.
- January 1970 - The 1.5-liter engine falls out of the engine range.
- July 1971 - Special model record "Holiday" with sunroof, additional headlights and heated rear window.
- September 1971 - The record sprint is set.
- January 1972 - End of production after 1,274,362 copies
The record C was the most successful record model - Opel crossed for the first time the million marks: 1.274.362 vehicles were built until January 1972. The production of the successor record D began in December 1971.
