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Opel Kapitan

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 85.00 mm × 76.50 mm 3.35 in × 3.01 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.6 litre 2605 cc (158.967 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.80:1
Fuel system 1 Opel carb
Maximum power 91.3 PS (90.0 bhp) (67.1 kW) @ 4100 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h 16.90 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 151 km/h (94 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 71.54 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 186.0 Nm (137 ft·lb) (19 kgm) @ 1300 rpm
bmep 897.3 kPa (130.1 psi)
Specific torque 71.4 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Other
Bore / stroke ratio 1.11
Unitary capacity 434.17 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2800 mm
wheelbase 110.2 in
Length (milimeters) 4831 mm
Length (inches) 190.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1812 mm
Width (inches) 71.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1512 mm
Height (inches) 59.5 in
L:W ratio 1.73
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1258 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2773 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Unknown
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.90

General information

RAC rating 26.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1959 Opel Kapitan PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1959

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