Specifications: Opel Commodore B 2.8 GS (142 Hp) 1972, 1973, 1974

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Opel Commodore B 2.8 GS (142 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Commodore
Generation Commodore B
Modification (Engine) 2.8 GS (142 Hp)
Start of production 1972 year
End of production 1974 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 12 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 12 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 11.4 sec
Maximum speed 184 km/h
114.33 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.9 kg/Hp, 112.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.9 kg/Nm, 170.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 142 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 51 Hp/l
Torque 216 Nm @ 3400-3800 rpm.
159.31 lb.-ft. @ 3400-3800 rpm.
Engine Model/Code 28HC
Engine displacement 2784 cm3
169.89 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 92 mm
3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 69.8 mm
2.75 in.
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 5.5 l
5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1265 kg
2788.85 lbs.
Max. weight 1705 kg
3758.88 lbs.
Max load 440 kg
970.03 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 408 l
14.41 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4607 mm
181.38 in.
Width 1728 mm
68.03 in.
Height 1405 mm
55.31 in.
Wheelbase 2668 mm
105.04 in.
Front track 1450 mm
57.09 in.
Rear (Back) track 1400 mm
55.12 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 112 mm
4.41 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.46
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.2 m
36.75 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum

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