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Opel GT 1100 1969

General information

ModelOpel GT 1100
Year1969
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating56.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1100 ccm (67.12 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 92
Fuel city driving7.4 litres/100 km (32.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving6.9 litres/100 km (34.04 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.5 litres/100 km (36.02 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed
Safety featuresCollapsing steering column

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1100 ccm (67.12 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power67.00 PS (49 kW or 66 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque85.07 Nm (8.7 kgf-m or 62.7 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max rev. per min.6200
Bore x stroke75.0 x 61.0 mm (3.0 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor. Dual Solex single-barrel carbs
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlPushrod/overhead valve (OHV)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed
ClutchDry plate
IgnitionMechanical
Exhaust systemsingle muffler, dual-tip resonator
Special features3 main bearings, chain-driven 3 bearing camshaft in block

Speed and acceleration

Top speed154.5 km/h (96.0 mph)

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Chassis materialsteel
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1170 mm (46.1 inches)
Cargo space20 litres (5 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Exterior color optionsFlame Red, Aztec Gold, Sunburst Yellow, Copper Bronze, Rallye Orange, Chartreuse, Silver
Interior color optionsBlack, Red, White
Climate controlHeater standard, A/C optional

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle30 m (1,181.1 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums
Front suspensionIndependant, upper and lower A-arms w/ transverse leaf-spring
Rear suspensionLive axle with coil springs, Panhard rod and central torque tube

Dimensions and weight

Overall length4120 mm (162.2 inches)
Overall width1590 mm (62.6 inches)
Overall height1230 mm (48.4 inches)
Wheelbase2440 mm (96.1 inches)
Fuel capacity53.0 litres (14.00 gallons)
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