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Opel Manta

1975 – 1989 Germany

With production running from 1975 to 1989, the Opel Manta stayed on sale for 14 years. Its petrol engines range from 75 to 110 hp across 7 variants. The lightest version weighs only 940 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Opel Manta
Body styleNot specified
Production1975 – 1989
Variants7
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power75 – 110 hp
0–100 km/h10.0 – 16.0 s
Top speed158 – 187 km/h
Fuel economy8.1 – 9.6 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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1.8L 4MT FWD (90 HP)
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Gasoline 90 hp 11.5 s 175 4-Speed manual
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2.0L 4MT FWD (100 HP)
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Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1297 cm3 (79 ci)
Power
55 KW @ 5800 RPM75 HP @ 5800 RPM74 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
75 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM101 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
101.3 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
16 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/70/SR13

Dimensions

Length
174.8 in (4440 mm)
Width
65.7 in (1669 mm)
Height
52.4 in (1331 mm)
Front/rear Track
54.3/54.3 in (1,379/1,379 mm)
Wheelbase
99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2072.3 lbs (940 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2888.1 lbs (1310 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
192.8 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1584 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
55 KW @ 5000 RPM75 HP @ 5000 RPM74 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
86 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM117 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
98.2 mph (158 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
14 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/70/SR13

Dimensions

Length
174.8 in (4440 mm)
Width
65.7 in (1669 mm)
Height
52.4 in (1331 mm)
Front/rear Track
54.3/54.3 in (1,379/1,379 mm)
Wheelbase
99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2160.5 lbs (980 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2976.2 lbs (1350 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
207.1 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1897 cm3 (116 ci)
Power
55 KW @ 4800 RPM75 HP @ 4800 RPM74 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
100 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM135 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
100.7 mph (162 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
14 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/70/SR13

Dimensions

Length
174.8 in (4440 mm)
Width
65.7 in (1669 mm)
Height
52.4 in (1331 mm)
Front/rear Track
54.3/54.3 in (1,379/1,379 mm)
Wheelbase
99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2204.6 lbs (1000 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
24.7 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
226.1 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power
66 KW @ 5400 RPM90 HP @ 5400 RPM89 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
106 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM143 Nm @ 3400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
108.7 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/70/SR13

Dimensions

Length
174.8 in (4440 mm)
Width
65.7 in (1669 mm)
Height
52.4 in (1331 mm)
Front/rear Track
54.3/54.3 in (1,379/1,379 mm)
Wheelbase
99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2142.9 lbs (972 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3042.4 lbs (1380 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
192.8 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1979 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
66 KW @ 5200 RPM90 HP @ 5200 RPM89 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
107 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM145 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
106.9 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/70/SR13

Dimensions

Length
174.8 in (4440 mm)
Width
65.74 in (1670 mm)
Height
52.4 in (1331 mm)
Front/rear Track
54.3/54.3 in (1,379/1,379 mm)
Wheelbase
99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2204.6 lbs (1000 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
228.5 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1979 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
74 KW @ 5400 RPM101 HP @ 5400 RPM99 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
113 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM153 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/70/SR13

Dimensions

Length
174.8 in (4440 mm)
Width
65.7 in (1669 mm)
Height
52.4 in (1331 mm)
Front/rear Track
54.3/54.3 in (1,379/1,379 mm)
Wheelbase
99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2204.6 lbs (1000 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
221.3 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1979 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
81 KW @ 5400 RPM110 HP @ 5400 RPM109 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
120 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM162 Nm @ 3400 RPM
Fuel System
Monopoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
116.2 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/70/SR13

Dimensions

Length
174.8 in (4440 mm)
Width
65.7 in (1669 mm)
Height
52.4 in (1331 mm)
Front/rear Track
54.3/54.3 in (1,379/1,379 mm)
Wheelbase
99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2204.6 lbs (1000 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
214.2 g/km
Length4,440 mm
Width1,669 – 1,670 mm
Height1,331 mm
Wheelbase2,520 mm
Curb weight940 – 1,000 kg
Torque101 – 162 Nm

Ranges across all 7 variants of this generation.