1951 Opel Olympia

The Opel Olympia is a saloon (sedan) style car with a front mounted engine driving through the rear wheels. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.5 litre, overhead valve 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This unit produces 46 bhp (46.6 PS/34.3 kW) of power at 4000 rpm, and maximum torque of 97 N·m (72 lb·ft/9.9 kgm) at 2000 rpm. Power is delivered to the wheels through a 3 speed manual gearbox. Quoted kerb weight is 921 kg. It is claimed to attain a top speed of 111 km/h or 69 mph.
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4050 mm
Weight
921 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.5 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
46.6 PS / 46 bhp / 34.3 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
97 Nm / 72 ft.lb / 9.9 kgm @ 2000 rpm
Top speed
111 km/h / 69 mph

1951 Opel Olympia specifications

1951 Opel Olympia data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2395 mm	94.3 inches
Track/tread (front)	1203 mm	47.4 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1260 mm	49.6 inches
Length	4050 mm	159.4 inches
Width	1564 mm	61.6 inches
Height	1581 mm	62.2 inches
Ground clearance	192 mm	7.6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.69
Kerb weight	921 kg	2030 lb
Weight distribution	52.8% front
fuel tank capacity	35 litres	7.7 [9.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Opel
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.5 litre 1488 cc (90.803 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	80 × 74 mm 3.15 × 2.91 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.08
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	46.6 PS (46 bhp) (34.3 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque	97 Nm (72 ft·lb) (9.9 kgm) at 2000 rpm
Specific output	23.1 kW/litre 31.3 ps/litre 30.9 bhp/litre 0.51 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	65.19 Nm/litre 0.79 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.6:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	819.2 kPa (118.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	372 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	23.2 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	111 km/h (69 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 50.64 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 37.24 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 49.95 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 26.85 kg/kW 44.85 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	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.30
general
Carfolio.com ID	71324
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	15.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1951 Opel Olympia added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.