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Opel Commodore

General information

ModelOpel Commodore
Year1969
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2490 ccm (151.94 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
Displacement2490 ccm (151.94 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power116.7 PS (86 kW or 115 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque177.00 Nm (18.0 kgf-m or 130.6 ft.lbs) at 3800 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 ratio0.1000 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4690 litres (1,239 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (452.8 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1170 kg (2,579.4 pounds)
Overall length4620 mm (181.9 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2680 mm (105.5 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions142.0 g/km
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