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Opel Olympia Coupe

General information

ModelOpel Olympia Coupe
Year1969
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating56.3 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
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1078 ccm (65.78 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power59.80 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 stroke75.1 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 ratio0.0767 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4670 litres (1,234 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (389.8 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight780 kg (1,719.6 pounds)
Overall length4190 mm (165.0 inches)
Overall width1580 mm (62.2 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)
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