1979 Opel Manta 1.6 specifications

1979 Opel Manta 1.6 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2518 mm 99.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1375 mm 54.1 inches
Length 4455 mm 175.4 inches
Width 1670 mm 65.7 inches
Height 1330 mm 52.4 inches
Ground clearance 130 mm 5.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.77
Kerb weight 1000 kg 2205 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 1.9 litre
1897 cc
(115.762 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93 × 69.8 mm
3.66 × 2.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.33
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
76 PS (75 bhp) (56 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
132 Nm (97 ft·lb) (13.5 kgm)
at 2200-3400 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
29.5 kW/litre
40.1 ps/litre
39.5 bhp/litre
0.65 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
69.58 Nm/litre
0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.9:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 874.4 kPa (126.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 474.25 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 162 km/h (101 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
76.04 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
55.93 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
75 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.88 kg/kW
29.87 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
Turning circle 10.30 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.RA.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 3.67
general
Carfolio.com ID71258
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 21.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Opel Manta 1.6 added 1996-11-18.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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