1979 Opel Manta 1.2 specifications

1979 Opel Manta 1.2 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2520 mm 99.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1370 mm 53.9 inches
Length 4440 mm 174.8 inches
Width 1670 mm 65.7 inches
Height 1330 mm 52.4 inches
Ground clearance 130 mm 5.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 925 kg 2039 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 50 litres 11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Opel
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.2 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
(DIN)
56 PS (55 bhp) (41 kW)
at 5400 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
83 Nm (61 ft·lb) (8.5 kgm)
at 3400 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
34.3 kW/litre
46.6 ps/litre
46 bhp/litre
0.75 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
69.4 Nm/litre
0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.8:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 872.1 kPa (126.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 299 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 12 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 21 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 143 km/h (89 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
60.29 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
44.34 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
59.46 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
22.55 kg/kW
37.67 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 4.000
Turning circle 10.30 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.TrailRA.TLB.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 4.11
general
Carfolio.com ID71225
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Opel Manta 1.2 added 1996-05-09.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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