1968-1973
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What makes it iconic
Mini Corvette. Pop-up headlights that rotate manually, Coke-bottle hips, and affordable sports car fun from Germany's everyman brand.
History
The GT was Opel's answer to the sports car craze of the late 1960s. Designed by Erhard Schnell, it used Kadett B running gear in a swoopy body that looked like a baby Corvette. Its unique rotating headlights were hand-operated via a lever in the cockpit. Built by Brisonneau & Lotz in France.
Timeline
1968Production begins
1973Production ends
Production & Heritage
Production Total103,373
DesignerErhard Schnell (Opel Design)
Production Period1968-1973
Estimated Value$20K-$40K
Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.
Technical Specifications
Engine1.9L Inline-4 (CIH)
Power102 hp @ 5,400 rpm
Torque153 Nm
0-60 mph11 sec
Top Speed185 km/h
Transmission4-speed manual
DrivetrainRWD
Weight940 kg
Drag CoefficientCd 0.39
BodySteel unibody
Engine Details
Engine CodeCIH 19S
Displacement1.9L (1,897 cc)
Bore x Stroke93 x 69.8 mm
Compression9.2:1
Valves2 per cylinder (8 total)
Fuel SystemOpel/Solex downdraft carburetor
Performance
0-100 km/h12 sec
0-60 mph11 sec
Top Speed185 km/h
Weight-to-Power9.2 kg/hp
Dimensions
Length4,113 mm
Width1,575 mm
Height1,225 mm
Wheelbase2,416 mm
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionDouble wishbone, transverse leaf spring
Rear SuspensionLive axle, coil springs, Panhard rod
Front BrakesDisc
Rear BrakesDrum
SteeringRecirculating ball
Capacity
Fuel Tank50 L
Doors2
Seats2
Source: auto-data.net, Wikipedia
Tags
Designed by Erhard Schnell (Opel Design)
From the 1960s
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