Opel Commodore B (1972–1978)

The Opel Commodore B was offered with 7 gasoline engine versions, from 115 to 160 hp, built 1972–1978.

Production years1972–1978
Body styleSedan
Doors5 – 4
Length181.4 in (4,607 mm)
Width68.0 in (1,728 mm)
Height55.3 in (1,405 mm) – 55.7 in (1,415 mm)
Cargo volume14.4 cu ft (408 l)
Fuel tank18.5 gal (70 l)

All Opel Commodore B engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
2.5 (115 hp)1972–1974Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)128 lb-ft (174 Nm)13 s109 mph (175 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.5 GS (130 hp)1972–1975Gasoline130 hp (96 kW)137 lb-ft (186 Nm)12 s112 mph (180 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.8 GS (142 hp)1972–1974Gasoline142 hp (104 kW)159 lb-ft (216 Nm)12 s114 mph (184 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.8 GS (130 hp)1973–1975Gasoline130 hp (96 kW)152 lb-ft (206 Nm)11.5 s112 mph (180 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.8 GS/E (160 hp)1973–1975Gasoline160 hp (118 kW)169 lb-ft (229 Nm)9.3 s121 mph (195 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.8 GS (140 hp)1975–1978Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)158 lb-ft (214 Nm)10.5 s115 mph (185 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.8 GS/E (155 hp)1975–1978Gasoline155 hp (114 kW)160 lb-ft (217 Nm)9.5 s121 mph (195 km/h)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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