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Opel Commodore Coupe

General information

ModelOpel Commodore Coupe
Year1968
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58.7 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 driving7.5 litres/100 km (31.36 miles per gallon)
Seats4
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 torque158 Nm (16.1 kgf-m or 116.5 ft.lbs) at 3200 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke87.0 x 69.8 mm (3.4 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed174.0 km/h (108.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.4 seconds
0-50 miles8.9 seconds
0-60 miles12.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0812 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4670 litres (1,234 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1170 kg (2,579.4 pounds)
Overall length4580 mm (180.3 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2670 mm (105.1 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions179.0 g/km
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