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Opel Commodore

General information

ModelOpel Commodore
Year1968
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2239 ccm (136.62 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving7.9 litres/100 km (29.77 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2239 ccm (136.62 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power95.00 PS (70 kW or 94 HP) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Max torque157.00 Nm (16.0 kgf-m or 115.8 ft.lbs) at 3200 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke87.0 x 69.8 mm (3.4 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0812 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4690 litres (1,239 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (425.2 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1176 kg (2,592.6 pounds)
Overall length4620 mm (181.9 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1360 mm (53.5 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2670 mm (105.1 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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