Opel Manta B (1975–1982)

The Opel Manta B was offered with 14 gasoline engine versions, from 55 to 144 hp, built 1975–1982.

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Production years1975–1982
Body styleCoupe
Doors4
Length175.0 in (4,445 mm) – 176.2 in (4,475 mm)
Width65.7 in (1,670 mm) – 66.4 in (1,686 mm)
Height52.4 in (1,330 mm) – 52.0 in (1,320 mm)
Cargo volume17.3 cu ft (490 l) – 13.4 cu ft (380 l)
Fuel tank13.2 gal (50 l)

All Opel Manta B engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.2 S (60 hp)1975–1979Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)65 lb-ft (88 Nm)19 s91 mph (147 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1.3 S (75 hp)1975–1981Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)73 lb-ft (99 Nm)Rear-wheel drive
1.6 N (60 hp)1975–1980Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)76 lb-ft (103 Nm)17.5 s93 mph (150 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1.6 S (75 hp)1975–1981Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)85 lb-ft (115 Nm)14 s101 mph (163 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1.9 E (105 hp)1975–1977Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)112 lb-ft (152 Nm)10.5 s115 mph (185 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1.9 S (90 hp)1975–1980Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)108 lb-ft (147 Nm)11.5 s107 mph (172 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1.2 N (55 hp)1976–1981Gasoline55 hp (40 kW)62 lb-ft (84 Nm)20.5 s89 mph (143 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1.9 N (75 hp)1976–1981Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)97 lb-ft (132 Nm)14 s101 mph (162 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.0 (90 hp)1977–1980Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)105 lb-ft (142 Nm)12 s107 mph (172 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.0 E (110 hp)1977–1981Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)117 lb-ft (159 Nm)10 s116 mph (187 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.0 S (100 hp)1977–1981Gasoline100 hp (74 kW)113 lb-ft (153 Nm)11 s112 mph (180 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1.3 N (60 hp)1979–1980Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)71 lb-ft (96 Nm)18 s93 mph (150 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1.8 S (90 hp)1981–1982Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)105 lb-ft (143 Nm)11.5 s109 mph (175 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.4 400 (144 hp)1981–1982Gasoline144 hp (106 kW)155 lb-ft (210 Nm)7.5 s130 mph (210 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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