1979 Opel Manta 1.6 specifications

1979 Opel Manta 1.6 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 980 kg 2161 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 1.6 litre
1584 cc
(96.662 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 85 × 69.8 mm
3.35 × 2.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.22
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
61 PS (60 bhp) (45 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
103 Nm (76 ft·lb) (10.5 kgm)
at 3000-3400 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
28.2 kW/litre
38.4 ps/litre
37.9 bhp/litre
0.62 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
65.03 Nm/litre
0.79 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 817.1 kPa (118.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 396 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 11 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 20 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 150 km/h (93 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
62.08 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
45.66 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
61.22 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
21.9 kg/kW
36.59 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 3.70
general
Carfolio.com ID71170
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 17.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Opel Manta 1.6 added 1996-05-09.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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