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Opel Manta
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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 most 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.
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.
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The base price of the Opel Manta when new was $3,267.
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Opel Motorsports Club - US-based Opel club that specializes in 1968-1975 Opels
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