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Opel Olympia 1700 Coupe

General information

ModelOpel Olympia 1700 Coupe
Year1967
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating57.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1698 ccm (103.61 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1698 ccm (103.61 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power76.00 PS (56 kW or 75 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque126.00 Nm (12.8 kgf-m or 92.9 ft.lbs) at 2700 Rev. per min.
Compression8.8:1
Bore x stroke88.1 x 69.8 mm (3.5 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0864 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space3890 litres (1,028 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (389.8 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight880 kg (1,940.1 pounds)
Overall length4190 mm (165.0 inches)
Overall width1580 mm (62.2 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2420 mm (95.3 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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