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| 4-Speed Manual
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| 1,900cc (115.8cid) I-4
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| 90 hp @ 5,200 rpm
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The Opel Manta was a small, sporty coupe based on the [[Opel Ascona]].


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===Styles and Major Options===
 
<b>Luxus</b>(1973-1974):The Luxus version was meant to be a more comfortable and less sports-oriented Manta. Luxuses were fitted with corduroy upholstery, which was the main focus of the Luxus package.  
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===Styles and Major Options===
<b>Rallye</b>(1971-1974):The Rallye version of the Manta primarily consisted of visual upgrades such as a flat-black painted hood, full gauges, rallye-style wheels, side stripes, a sports exhaust, and foglamps. It also came with a lower rear differential gear ratio than standard Mantas.
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The base price of the Opel Manta when new was $3,267.
 
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Revision as of 00:36, 30 July 2007

Opel Manta 1972 Orange Brochure.jpg
Opel Manta
Opel
aka
Production
Class Sports Car
Body Style 2-Door Coupe
Length 171 in.
Width 64.3 in.
Height 53.3 in.
Wheelbase 95.7
Weight 2,150 lbs.
Transmission 4-Speed Manual
Engine 1,900cc (115.8cid) I-4
Power 90 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Similar Ford Capri
Designer Chuck Jordan

The Opel Manta was a small, sporty coupe based on the Opel Ascona.

See Wikicars' comprehensive Opel Manta Review.


Styles and Major Options

Luxus(1973-1974):The Luxus version was meant to be a more comfortable and less sports-oriented Manta. Luxuses were fitted with corduroy upholstery, which was the main focus of the Luxus package.

Rallye(1971-1974):The Rallye version of the Manta primarily consisted of visual upgrades such as a flat-black painted hood, full gauges, rallye-style wheels, side stripes, a sports exhaust, and foglamps. It also came with a lower rear differential gear ratio than standard Mantas.


Pricing

The base price of the Opel Manta when new was $3,267.

Gas Mileage

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Main Competitors

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External Links

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