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Bodywork

type 4/5S EST
doors 3

Engine information

Bore × stroke 80.00 mm × 74.00 mm 3.15 in × 2.91 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1488 cc (90.803 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 6.90:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 51.7 PS (51.0 bhp) (38 kW) @ 4200 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 122 km/h (76 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 48.57 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 107.0 Nm (79 ft·lb) (10.9 kgm) @ 2000-2800 rpm
bmep 903.6 kPa (131.1 psi)
Specific torque 71.91 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.08
Unitary capacity 372 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2487 mm
wheelbase 97.9 in
Length (milimeters) 4228 mm
Length (inches) 166.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1625 mm
Width (inches) 64 in
Height (milimeters) 1595 mm
Height (inches) 62.8 in
L:W ratio 1.7
Ground clearance (milimeters) 175 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.9 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1050 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2315 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 35 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 7.7 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 9.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 6.40 x 13
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.22

General information

RAC rating 15.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1956 Opel Caravan PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1956

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