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| Class | | Class | ||
| | | Sports Car | ||
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | |- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | ||
| Body Style | | Body Style | ||
| | | 2-Door Coupe | ||
|- style="vertical-align:top;" | |- style="vertical-align:top;" | ||
| Length | | Length | ||
| | | 171 in. | ||
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | |- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | ||
| Width | | Width | ||
| | | 64.3 in. | ||
|- style="vertical-align:top;" | |- style="vertical-align:top;" | ||
| Height | | Height | ||
| | | 53.3 in. | ||
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | |- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | ||
| Wheelbase | | Wheelbase | ||
| | | 95.7 | ||
|- style="vertical-align:top;" | |- style="vertical-align:top;" | ||
| Weight | | Weight | ||
| | | 2,150 lbs. | ||
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | |- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | ||
| Transmission | | Transmission | ||
| | | 4-Speed Manual | ||
|- style="vertical-align:top;" | |- style="vertical-align:top;" | ||
| Engine | | Engine | ||
| | | 1,900cc (115.8cid) I-4 | ||
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | |- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | ||
| Power | | Power | ||
| | | 90 hp @ 5,200 rpm | ||
|- style="vertical-align:top;" | |- style="vertical-align:top;" | ||
| Similar | | Similar | ||
| | | [[Ford Capri]] | ||
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | |- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;" | ||
| Designer | | Designer | ||
| | | [[Chuck Jordan]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
''' | The '''Opel Manta''' was a small, sporty coupe based on the [[Opel Ascona]]. It was developed by [[Opel]] of Germany along with help from stylist Chuck Jordan, and was helped by Opel sales manager [[Bob Lutz]] to get to market. The Manta, as many of the contemporary Opels, were sold through [[Buick]] dealerships in the U.S. However, because the customers who visited Buick dealships were typically looking for large, comfortable, highway cruiser-style vehicles Opels did not have much sales success in the United States. | ||
Although the Manta was offered with a range of different displacement four-cylinder engines in Europe, all of the Mantas sold in the United States carried the [[Opel 1900|1900]]cc engine. | |||
''' | See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Wikicars:Model Review Template|Opel Manta Review]]'''. | ||
=== | ===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. | |||
<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. | |||
===Pricing=== | ===Pricing=== | ||
The base price of the Opel Manta when new was $3,267. | |||
===Gas Mileage=== | ===Gas Mileage=== | ||
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===Reliability=== | ===Reliability=== | ||
Opel's four-cylinder engines are considered to be very reliable, and accordingly are sometimes described as "bullet-proof". Despite this, the Solex carburetors often cause trouble and are frequently replaced by more reliable Weber 38 DGAS carburetor. | |||
===Safety=== | ===Safety=== | ||
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===Colors=== | ===Colors=== | ||
[http://www.mantaclub.org/archive/manta_a_colours.htm Opel Manta A Colors] Manta Club | |||
===Main Competitors=== | ===Main Competitors=== | ||
*[[BMW 3-Series]] | |||
*[[Ford Capri]] | |||
*[[Mazda RX-2]] | |||
*[[Toyota Celica]] | |||
==Unique Attributes== | ==Unique Attributes== | ||
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==Resale Values== | ==Resale Values== | ||
==Criticisms== | ==Criticisms== | ||
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==Worldwide== | ==Worldwide== | ||
Opels that were sold in the U.S. were sold through Buick dealerships, and thus [[General Motors]] had to be careful that the Opels did not compete for customers with the [[Buick]] models that they were shown alongside. Because of this, the Opels marketed were the smaller models that had four-cylinder engines and the larger Opels (such as the [[Opel Rekord|Rekord]] and the [[Opel Commodore|Commodore]]) were excluded so as not to compete with the large Buicks. | |||
Due to the fact that all U.S. Mantas had the [[Opel 1900|1900]]cc engine, they were named "1900 Sport Coupe" during the 1971 and 1972 seasons. The Ascona, the sedan from which the Manta was derived, had also been called the 1900 during the years that it was imported to the U.S. Strangely, in 1973 the 1900 Sport Coupe was renamed the Manta, the name it always carried in Europe, but the Ascona continued to be named the 1900 until it was discontinued along with the Manta in 1976. | |||
The Manta had used [[Solex]] carburetors to deliver fuel to the 1900cc four-cylinder engines from 1971 to 1974 in the United States, but due to tightening emission laws in the states they were fitted with [[Bosch]] L-Jetronic fuel injection systems that helped to improve declining horsepower numbers that had also been caused by federal laws for the 1972 through 1974 Mantas. The U.S.-bound Asconas also recieved the fuel-injection systems for 1975, but neither model recieved these upgrades in the European markets. | |||
==Design quirks and oddities== | ==Design quirks and oddities== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Opel GT]] | |||
*[[Opel Kadett]] | |||
* | *[[Opel Ascona]] | ||
{{Opel}} | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
[http://www.opelclub.com/index.html Opel Motorsports Club] - US-based Opel club that specializes in 1968-1975 Opels | [http://www.opelclub.com/index.html Opel Motorsports Club] - US-based Opel club that specializes in 1968-1975 Opels | ||
[[Category:Opel Vehicles]] | [[Category:Opel Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Coupes]] | [[Category:Coupes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:49, 30 July 2007
Opel Manta | |
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Opel | |
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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. It was developed by Opel of Germany along with help from stylist Chuck Jordan, and was helped by Opel sales manager Bob Lutz to get to market. The Manta, as many of the contemporary Opels, were sold through Buick dealerships in the U.S. However, because the customers who visited Buick dealships were typically looking for large, comfortable, highway cruiser-style vehicles Opels did not have much sales success in the United States.
Although the Manta was offered with a range of different displacement four-cylinder engines in Europe, all of the Mantas sold in the United States carried the 1900cc engine.
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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Reliability
Opel's four-cylinder engines are considered to be very reliable, and accordingly are sometimes described as "bullet-proof". Despite this, the Solex carburetors often cause trouble and are frequently replaced by more reliable Weber 38 DGAS carburetor.
Safety
This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.
Photos
Colors
Opel Manta A Colors Manta Club
Main Competitors
Unique Attributes
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Resale Values
Criticisms
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Worldwide
Opels that were sold in the U.S. were sold through Buick dealerships, and thus General Motors had to be careful that the Opels did not compete for customers with the Buick models that they were shown alongside. Because of this, the Opels marketed were the smaller models that had four-cylinder engines and the larger Opels (such as the Rekord and the Commodore) were excluded so as not to compete with the large Buicks.
Due to the fact that all U.S. Mantas had the 1900cc engine, they were named "1900 Sport Coupe" during the 1971 and 1972 seasons. The Ascona, the sedan from which the Manta was derived, had also been called the 1900 during the years that it was imported to the U.S. Strangely, in 1973 the 1900 Sport Coupe was renamed the Manta, the name it always carried in Europe, but the Ascona continued to be named the 1900 until it was discontinued along with the Manta in 1976.
The Manta had used Solex carburetors to deliver fuel to the 1900cc four-cylinder engines from 1971 to 1974 in the United States, but due to tightening emission laws in the states they were fitted with Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection systems that helped to improve declining horsepower numbers that had also been caused by federal laws for the 1972 through 1974 Mantas. The U.S.-bound Asconas also recieved the fuel-injection systems for 1975, but neither model recieved these upgrades in the European markets.
Design quirks and oddities
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Awards
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See also
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Adam Opel | Corporate website | A division of General Motors |
External Links
Opel Motorsports Club - US-based Opel club that specializes in 1968-1975 Opels