1972 Opel Commodore specifications

1972 Opel Commodore data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2668 mm 105 inches
Track/tread (front) 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Length 4574 mm 180.1 inches
Width 1758 mm 69.2 inches
Height 1435 mm 56.5 inches
Ground clearance 153 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 1170 kg 2579 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 70 litres 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Opel
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.5 litre
2490 cc
(151.949 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 87 × 69.8 mm
3.43 × 2.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.25
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
122 PS (120 bhp) (89 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
174 Nm (128 ft·lb) (17.7 kgm)
at 4200 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
35.9 kW/litre
48.9 ps/litre
48.2 bhp/litre
0.79 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
69.88 Nm/litre
0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 878.1 kPa (127.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 415 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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
103.99 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
76.48 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
102.56 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.07 kg/kW
21.84 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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 3.000
Turning circle 11.50 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension RA.2TrailRA.TA.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.56
general
Carfolio.com ID68662
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 28.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Opel Commodore added 1995-12-11.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2490 cm3/151.9cuin 130 PS 129 bhp 96 kW 1257 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2490 cm3/151.9cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1257 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 2490 cm3/151.9cuin 130 PS 129 bhp 96 kW 1307 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 2490 cm3/151.9cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1307 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4OD 2490 cm3/151.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1200 kg
Opel Commodore GS/E 2.8 Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2784 cm3/169.9cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2490 cm3/151.9cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW 1145 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2490 cm3/151.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1210 kg
Opel Commodore GS/E -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2490 cm3/151.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1185 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1230 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2132 cm3/130.1cuin 127 PS 125 bhp 93 kW 1360 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2495 cm3/152.3cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW 1255 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2551 cm3/155.7cuin 127 PS 125 bhp 93 kW 1261 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1235 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW 1330 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1350 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1125 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1125 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1095 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1145 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1115 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3SA 1990 cm3/121.4cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
Rover 2200 TC -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2204 cm3/134.5cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1230 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1355 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1350 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1345 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1340 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1330 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1340 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1355 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1355 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1370 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1360 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1375 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1305 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1385 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1380 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1385 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1385 kg
Toyota Crown 2000 Super Deluxe Hardtop -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1410 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1410 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1390 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1385 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1390 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1390 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1425 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1405 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1420 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1410 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1350 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1360 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1360 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1370 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1370 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4OD 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 116 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 116 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4OD 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 124 PS 122 bhp 91 kW 1200 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 124 PS 122 bhp 91 kW
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