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Opel Monza 3.0

(1979 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)OpelIssued from1979
ModelMonza 3.0Issued until
SerieMonzaNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAdam Opel AGCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4692 mm / 184.7 in / 184.7 inGround clearance140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in
Width1734 mm / 68.3 in / 68.3 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.76
Height1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 inTotal (curb) weight1375 kg / 3031 lb / 3031 lb
Wheelbase2668 mm / 105.0 in / 105.0 inDry weight
Track front1443 mm / 56.8 in / 56.8 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1472 mm / 58.0 in / 58.0 inFuel capacity70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerOpelValves per cylinder2
Engine constructioncast iron block & headBore95.0 mm / 3.74 in / 3.74 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke69.8 mm / 2.75 in / 2.75 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.36
Engine Main bearings7Engine displacement2969 cm3 / 181.2 cu in / 181.2 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity494.83 cm3/cylinder / 30.196 cu in/cylinder / 30.196 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio9.2 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power110.4 kW / 150.1 hp / 150.1 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque230.0 Nm / 169.6 lbft / 169.6 lbft at 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output108.9 kW / 148.1 bhp / 148.1 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output49.8 kW/l / 1.110 bhp/cu in / 1.110 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque77.47 Nm/l / 0.678 lbft/cu in / 0.678 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.45

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed198 km/h / 123 mph / 123 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio107.64 kW/ton / 146.35 bhp/ton / 146.35 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h9.50 s / 9.50 s / 9.50 sFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrecirculating ball PAS  
Turns lock-to-lock4.00Turning circle10.80 m / 35.43 ft / 35.43 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.TrailLi.CS.ARB.Suspension rearI.STA.CS.ARB.
Wheels front6J x 14Wheels rear6J x 14
Tyres front175 R 14 88HTyres rear175 R 14 88H
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Opel Monza 3.0

 
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