1956 Opel Caravan

Opel Caravan is an automobile that has a 3 door estate/station wagon type body with a front located engine supplying power to the rear wheels. Powering the Opel Caravan is an overhead valve, 1.5 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder powerplant, with 2 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 51 bhp (52 PS/38 kW) at 4200 rpm and 107 N·m (79 lb·ft/10.9 kgm) at 2000-2800 rpm respectively. This power is transmitted to the wheels via a 3 speed manual gearbox. Stated kerb weight is 1050 kg. Maximum quoted speed is 122 km/h (76 mph).
Full specs

Body type
3 door estate/station wagon with 4/5 seats
Length
4228 mm
Weight
1050 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.5 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
52 PS / 51 bhp / 38 kW @ 4200 rpm
Torque
107 Nm / 79 ft.lb / 10.9 kgm @ 2000-2800 rpm
Top speed
122 km/h / 76 mph

1956 Opel Caravan specifications

1956 Opel Caravan data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors	3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2487 mm	97.9 inches
Track/tread (front)	1205 mm	47.4 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1268 mm	49.9 inches
Length	4228 mm	166.5 inches
Width	1625 mm	64 inches
Height	1595 mm	62.8 inches
Ground clearance	175 mm	6.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.7
Kerb weight	1050 kg	2315 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	35 litres	7.7 [9.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Opel
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.5 litre 1488 cc (90.803 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	80 × 74 mm 3.15 × 2.91 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.08
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	52 PS (51 bhp) (38 kW) at 4200 rpm
maximum torque	107 Nm (79 ft·lb) (10.9 kgm) at 2000-2800 rpm
Specific output	25.6 kW/litre 34.8 ps/litre 34.3 bhp/litre 0.56 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	71.91 Nm/litre 0.87 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	6.9:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	903.6 kPa (131.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	372 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	122 km/h (76 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 49.25 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 36.22 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 48.57 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 27.61 kg/kW 46.12 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	6.40 x 13
Tyres rear	6.40 x 13
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.22
general
Carfolio.com ID	127237
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	15.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1956 Opel Caravan added 2005-05-06. Last modified 2013-02-28.