Opel Manta A (1970–1975)

The Opel Manta A was offered with 8 gasoline engine versions, from 60 to 105 hp, built 1970–1975.

Opel Manta (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years1970–1975
Body styleCoupe
Doors4
Length169.0 in (4,292 mm) – 171.0 in (4,343 mm)
Width64.0 in (1,626 mm) – 64.3 in (1,632 mm)
Height53.5 in (1,360 mm)
Cargo volume11.5 cu ft (326 l)
Fuel tank12.2 gal (46 l)

All Opel Manta A engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.6 (68 hp)1970–1975Gasoline68 hp (50 kW)80 lb-ft (108 Nm)17 s96 mph (154 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1.6 S (80 hp)1970–1975Gasoline80 hp (59 kW)95 lb-ft (129 Nm)14 s102 mph (164 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1.9 S (88 hp)1970–1975Gasoline88 hp (65 kW)105 lb-ft (142 Nm)13 s106 mph (170 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1.9 S (90 hp)1970–1975Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)108 lb-ft (146 Nm)13 s106 mph (170 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1.2 (60 hp)1972–1975Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)65 lb-ft (88 Nm)18 s90 mph (145 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1.9 GT/E (105 hp)1974–1975Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)112 lb-ft (152 Nm)11.5 s117 mph (188 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1.6 (60 hp)1975Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)76 lb-ft (103 Nm)18.5 s93 mph (150 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1.6 (75 hp)1975Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)85 lb-ft (115 Nm)15 s99 mph (160 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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