1956 - Opel - Caravan

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Caravan
2. Caravan
3. Caravan 1956
General Information
Make Opel
Model Caravan
Production Year 1956
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S EST
Number of Doors 3
Wheelbase 2487 mm     (97,9 in)
Front Track 1205 mm     (47,4 in)
Rear Track 1268 mm     (49,9 in)
Length 4228 mm     (166,5 in)
Width 1625 mm     (64 in)
Height 1595 mm     (62,8 in)
Ground Clearance 175 mm     (6,9 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,7
Weight 1050 kg     (2312,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 35 litre   (7,7 Imp gal ,  9,2 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Opel
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1488 cc     (90,8 cu in)
Bore 80 mm     (3,15 in)
Stroke 74 mm     (2,91 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,08
Unitary Capacity 372 cc/cylinder    (22,7 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 6,9 : 1
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 51 HP     (38 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 107 N.m     (79 lb.ft ,  10,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 86,5 N.m    (4200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 48,6 HP/ton    (36,2 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 34,3 HP/litre    (25,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 122 km/h   (75,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,22 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 6.40 x 13
Tyres (rear) 6.40 x 13