| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(1956 model)
3-door 5-seater station wagon (estate, combi), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 1488 cm3 / 90.8 cu in / 90.8 cu in, 38.0 kW / 51.0 hp / 51.0 hp @ 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm, 107.0 N·m / 78.9 lb·ft / 78.9 lb·ft @ 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm, manual 3-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 122 km/h / 76 mph / 76 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Opel | Issued from | 1956 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Caravan | Issued until | |
| Serie | Caravan | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Adam Opel AG | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | station wagon (estate, combi) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4228 mm / 166.5 in / 166.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1050 kg / 2315 lb / 2315 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1625 mm / 64.0 in / 64.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1595 mm / 62.8 in / 62.8 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2487 mm / 97.9 in / 97.9 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1205 mm / 47.4 in / 47.4 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1268 mm / 49.9 in / 49.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 175 mm / 6.9 in / 6.9 in | Fuel capacity | 35 l / 7.7 UK gal / 9.2 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.7 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.20 m2 / 23.7 sq ft / 23.7 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| 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 details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.08 | |
| Fuel supply | Engine displacement | 1488 cm3 / 90.8 cu in / 90.8 cu in | |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 372.00 cm3/cylinder / 22.701 cu in/cylinder / 22.701 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 6.9 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 38.0 kW / 51.0 hp / 51.0 hp at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 107.0 N·m / 78.9 lb·ft / 78.9 lb·ft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 15.2 kW / 20.4 hp / 20.4 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 25.5 kW/l / 0.561 bhp/cu in / 0.561 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 71.9 N·m/l / 0.63 lb·ft/cu in / 0.63 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.22 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 122 km/h / 76 mph / 76 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 48.6 kW/ton / 36.8 bhp/ton / 36.8 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 6.40 x 13 | Tyres rear | 6.40 x 13 |
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Opel Caravan
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