(1938 model)
| Marque (make) | Opel | Issued from | 1938 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Olympia | Issued until | |
| Serie | Olympia | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Adam Opel AG | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4013 mm / 158.0 in / 158.0 in | Ground clearance | 191 mm / 7.5 in / 7.5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.47 |
| Height | Total (curb) weight | 927 kg / 2044 lb / 2044 lb | |
| Wheelbase | 2737 mm / 107.8 in / 107.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1245 mm / 49.0 in / 49.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1245 mm / 49.0 in / 49.0 in | Fuel capacity | 28 l / 6.2 UK gal / 7.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Opel | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 74.0 mm / 2.91 in / 2.91 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.08 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1488 cm3 / 90.8 cu in / 90.8 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 372.00 cm3/cylinder / 22.701 cu in/cylinder / 22.701 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | ||
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 32.1 kW / 43.6 hp / 43.6 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 31.6 kW / 43.0 bhp / 43.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 28.9 kW/l / 0.644 bhp/cu in / 0.644 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 109 km/h / 68 mph / 68 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 46.39 kW/ton / 63.07 bhp/ton / 63.07 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.50 m / 37.73 ft / 37.73 ft | |
| Suspension front | I. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Opel Olympia
