1972 Opel Manta specifications

1972 Opel Manta data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2430 mm 95.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1331 mm 52.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1320 mm 52 inches
Length 4292 mm 169 inches
Width 1626 mm 64 inches
Height 1355 mm 53.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.77
Kerb weight 930 kg 2050 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 45 litres 9.9 [11.9] 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)
68 PS (67 bhp) (50 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
108 Nm (80 ft·lb) (11 kgm)
at 3400 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
31.5 kW/litre
42.9 ps/litre
42.3 bhp/litre
0.69 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
68.18 Nm/litre
0.82 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.2:1
Fuel system 1 Solex 35 PDSI carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 856.8 kPa (124.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 396 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 155 km/h (96 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
73.04 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
53.72 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
72.04 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
18.61 kg/kW
31.09 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 3.000
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5 x 13
Wheel size rear 5 x 13
Tyres front 155 x 13
Tyres rear 155 x 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 238 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.70
general
Carfolio.com ID324819
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 17.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Opel Manta added 2013-03-25.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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