Type
2S RDSR
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2235 mm 88 in
Track: Front
1245 mm 49 in
Track: Rear
1321 mm 52 in
Length
3390 mm 133.5 in
Width
1575 mm 62 in
Height
1080 mm 42.5 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.52
Ground clearance
127 mm 5 in
Kerb weight
628 kg 1385 lb
Weight distribution(Front)
49.00 %
Fuel capacity
45 litres 9.9 UK Gal 11.9 US Gal
Bore
86.00 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
2 litre1998 cc(121.925 cu in)
Compression ratio
10.50:1
Fuel system
2 We carbs
Maximum power(DIN)
177.4 PS (175.0 bhp) (130.5 kW)@ 6000 rpm
Specific output
87.6 bhp/litre1.44 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(DIN)
210.0 Nm (155 ft?�·lb) (21.4 kgm)@ 4800 rpm
bmep
1320.8 kPa (191.6 psi)
Specific torque
105.11 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Opel
Main bearings
5
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1
Unitary capacity
499.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
4.10 s
0-60 mph
5.20 s
0-100 mph
13.30 s
Standing
13.60 s
Standing km
25.70 s
Top speed
203 km/h (126 mph)
Power-to-weight
278.66 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
2.300
Suspension
front I.DW.CS.ARB.
Brakes F/R
VeDi/VeDi
Transmission
5M
Top gear ratio
0.82
Final drive ratio
3.92
RAC rating
18.3
year
1990
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