Specifications: Opel Manta B 1.2 N (55 Hp) 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

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Opel Manta B 1.2 N (55 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Manta
Generation Manta B
Modification (Engine) 1.2 N (55 Hp)
Start of production 1976 year
End of production 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Coupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 20.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 20.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 19.5 sec
Maximum speed 143 km/h
88.86 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 16.8 kg/Hp, 59.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 11 kg/Nm, 90.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 55 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 46 Hp/l
Torque 84 Nm @ 3400 rpm.
61.96 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 1196 cm3
72.98 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 79 mm
3.11 in.
Piston Stroke 61 mm
2.4 in.
Compression ratio 7.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 925 kg
2039.28 lbs.
Max. weight 1295 kg
2854.99 lbs.
Max load 370 kg
815.71 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 490 l
17.3 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 50 l
13.21 US gal | 11 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1000 kg
2204.62 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 485 kg
1069.24 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4445 mm
175 in.
Width 1670 mm
65.75 in.
Height 1330 mm
52.36 in.
Wheelbase 2518 mm
99.13 in.
Front track 1375 mm
54.13 in.
Rear (Back) track 1375 mm
54.13 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.5 m
34.45 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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