Opel Manta Coupe

Overview
Produced: 1970-1975, 498553 produced.
Types: Coupe,2 doors,4 seats

In a bid to take on the might of the Ford Capri, Opel launched its own small coupe, the Manta Coupe in 1970. Like the Capri the Manta shared its platform and running gear with a saloon model, in this case the equally new Opel Ascona.

A choice of engines were available for the Manta including 1196cc, 1584cc engines and later, a 1897cc unit. With all-coil suspension and front discs the small coupe came with a good level of equipment and proved to be a pleasant car to drive.

Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
1196ccS4 OHVOpel OHV (Kaddett engine)79mm x 61mm
1897ccS4 OHC93mm x 69.8mm9
1584ccS4 OHC85mm x 70mm
Fuel System
TypeNumberCapacityComment
Solex1Twin-choke downdraught
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
105 mph11.2 s18.2 s27 mpg90 bhp 5100Rallye 1.9S
Brakes
FrontRearComment
DiscDrumServo assisted
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
103 Opel Manta 1.9SR Coupe Barons 28 Oct 2012 - £2700.00
Unknown Opel Manta 1.9 Auto A Series Anglia Car Auctions 9 Apr 2011 - £3255.00
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Article Dads v Sons
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Publication Practical Classics April 2007
Dads v Sons - Since Practical Classics was launched more than 25 years ago the range of cars we've come to regard as classics has grown enormously.  Some of the more traditional motors seen in our first few issues now have descendants that are classics in their own right - and can provide serious competition for the originals.  jaguar S-Type v XJ40, Triumph TR3 v TR7, Alfa Spider v Spider,  Opel Manta v Calibra.
Article Buyer's Guide Express - Opel Manta
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 21/28 December 2011
Buyer's Guide Express - Opel Manta - Inexpensive, rarer that a Capri, and boasting a motorsport heritage to boot, the Opel Manta B/C must rate as one of the classic world's best-kept secrets, says MIKE LE CAPLAIN.
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