1983 Opel Junior

Concept

This car has a 3 door hatchback type body with a front positioned engine driving through the front wheels. Its 1.2 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 4 cylinder that develops 54 bhp (55 PS/40 kW) of power at 5600 rpm, and maximum torque of 84 N·m (62 lb·ft/8.6 kgm) at 3600 rpm. The Opel Junior weighs a claimed 650 kg at the kerb. Its maximum speed claimed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
Full specs

Body type
3 door hatchback with 2 seats
Length
3410 mm
Weight
650 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.2 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
55 PS / 54 bhp / 40 kW @ 5600 rpm
Torque
84 Nm / 62 ft.lb / 8.6 kgm @ 3600 rpm
Top speed
150 km/h / 93 mph

1983 Opel Junior specifications

1983 Opel Junior data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater hatchback
Number of doors	3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2220 mm	87.4 inches
Track/tread (front)	1320 mm	52 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1300 mm	51.2 inches
Length	3410 mm	134.3 inches
Width	1570 mm	61.8 inches
Height	1450 mm	57.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.54
Kerb weight	650 kg	1433 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.31
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Opel
Engine code	1.2 S
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.2 litre 1196 cc (72.984 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	79 × 61 mm 3.11 × 2.4 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.3
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	55 PS (54 bhp) (40 kW) at 5600 rpm
maximum torque	84 Nm (62 ft·lb) (8.6 kgm) at 3600 rpm
Specific output	33.7 kW/litre 45.8 ps/litre 45.2 bhp/litre 0.74 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	70.23 Nm/litre 0.85 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	882.6 kPa (128 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	299 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	150 km/h (93 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 84.23 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 61.95 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 83.08 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 16.14 kg/kW 26.96 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	transverse
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	4½J x 14
Wheel size rear	4½J x 14
Tyres front	165/60 R 14
Tyres rear	165/60 R 14
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	559570
Production total
Model code
Model family	Concept
RAC rating	15.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1983 Opel Junior added 2018-09-25. Last modified 2020-03-16.