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Opel Olympia

General information

ModelOpel Olympia
Year1968
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating55.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1078 ccm (65.78 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving7.5 litres/100 km (31.36 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1078 ccm (65.78 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power60.00 PS (44 kW or 59 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque86.00 Nm (8.8 kgf-m or 63.4 ft.lbs) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Compression9.2:1
Bore x stroke75.0 x 61.0 mm (3.0 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0769 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space3820 litres (1,009 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight786 kg (1,732.8 pounds)
Overall length4120 mm (162.2 inches)
Overall width1620 mm (63.8 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
CO2 emissions179.0 g/km
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