Car specifications » Opel cars »

Opel Olympia

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

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
Compression ratio 6.60:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 46.6 PS (46.0 bhp) (34.3 kW) @ 4000 rpm
0-50 mph 23.20 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 111 km/h (69 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 49.95 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 97.0 Nm (72 ft·lb) (9.9 kgm) @ 2000 rpm
bmep 819.2 kPa (118.8 psi)
Specific torque 65.19 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 2395 mm
wheelbase 94.3 in
Length (milimeters) 4050 mm
Length (inches) 159.4 in
Width (milimeters) 1564 mm
Width (inches) 61.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1581 mm
Height (inches) 62.2 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters) 192 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7.6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 921 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2030 lb
Weight distribuiton 52.80 %
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
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.30

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 1951 Opel Olympia PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1951

Similar cars

Tags