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Opel Olympia

General information

ModelOpel Olympia
Year1969
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating54.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1077 ccm (65.72 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving7.9 litres/100 km (29.77 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1077 ccm (65.72 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power60.00 PS (44 kW or 59 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque83.00 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 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 cylinder4
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 space3890 litres (1,028 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (405.5 inches)
Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight780 kg (1,719.6 pounds)
Overall length4190 mm (165.0 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

CO2 emissions142.0 g/km
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