1972 - Opel - Commodore

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Commodore 1972
2. Commodore 1972
3. Commodore 1968
General Information
Make Opel
Model Commodore
Production Year 1972
Country
Designer
Production Number
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2668 mm     (105 in)
Front Track 1410 mm     (55,5 in)
Rear Track 1410 mm     (55,5 in)
Length 4574 mm     (180,1 in)
Width 1754 mm     (69,1 in)
Height 1435 mm     (56,5 in)
Ground Clearance 153 mm     (6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,71
Weight 1145 kg     (2522 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 70 litre   (15,4 Imp gal ,  18,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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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-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2490 cc     (151,95 cu in)
Bore 87 mm     (3,43 in)
Stroke 69,8 mm     (2,75 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,25
Unitary Capacity 415 cc/cylinder    (25,32 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 7
Compression Ratio 9,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ze carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 120 HP     (89,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 174 N.m     (128,4 lb.ft ,  17,7 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 155,4 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 104,8 HP/ton    (78,2 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 48,2 HP/litre    (35,9 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 177 km/h   (110 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,56 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3
Turning Circle Diameter 11,5 m    (37,7 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) RA.2TrailRA.TA.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)