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Opel GT 1900 1970

General information

ModelOpel GT 1900
Year1970
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating57.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1900 ccm (115.94 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 92
Fuel city driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.4 litres/100 km (32.00 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed
Safety featuresCollapsible steering column

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1900 ccm (115.94 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power102.00 PS (75 kW or 101 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque156.94 Nm (16.0 kgf-m or 115.8 ft.lbs) at 3100 Rev. per min.
Max rev. per min.6400
Bore x stroke93.0 x 69.8 mm (3.7 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor. 2 barrel Solex carb
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed
ClutchDry plate
IgnitionMechanical
Exhaust systemsingle muffler, dual-tip resonator
Special features5 main bearings, chain-driven 3 bearing camshaft in head

Speed and acceleration

Top speed154.5 km/h (96.0 mph)
0-50 miles8.4 seconds
0-60 miles9.6 seconds

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, White, Buckskin
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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