1973 Opel GT Specifications

Specifications

1969 1970 1972 1973

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1968 - 1973
Price :	$3,340
Weight :	2000 lbs \| 907.185 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	9.4 seconds.
Top Speed :	110 mph \| 176.99 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1897 cc \| 115.8 cu in. \| 1.9 L.
Power :	75 BHP (55.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	92 Ft-Lbs (125 NM) @ 3400 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Stroke :	2.8 in \| 70 mm.
Compression :	7.6:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Light Alloy

Transmission:
4 Manual Floor lever; all synchro

Production Figures

Total Opel Production for 1973 :	888,762
GT Production (1968-1973) :	10,346
1973 Opel GT
Coupe 2 dr. 2 P :	17,398

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Chassis # 0Y07NC3077382
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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	161.9 in \| 4112 mm.
Width :	62.2 in \| 1580 mm.
Height :	47.4 in \| 1204 mm.
Wheelbase :	95.7 in \| 2431 mm.
Front Track :	49.4 in \| 1255 mm.
Rear Track :	50.6 in \| 1285 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : A-arms with lower transverse semi-elliptic leaf springs Rear : Rigid axle with coil springs

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	165HR13

Recall

Component	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer	GEN MTRS CORP-OVERSEAS
Mfr Report Date	19720901
NHTSA Campaign ID	73V009000
Notes	GENERAL MOTORS CAMPAIGN NO OPEL-C-73-1.INCORRECT NUMBER USED ONIDENTIFICATION PLATE INSTALLED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL.(CORRECT BY INSTALLINGPLATE WITH CORRECT IDNUMBER.)

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1973 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$12,900
Avg. Home :	$32,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.40

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Q: How fast is the 1973 Opel GT? A: The 1973 Opel GT has a top speed of 110 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Opel GT? A: The 1973 Opel GT has a wheelbase size of 95.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1973 Opel GT? A: The 1973 Opel GT has a length of 161.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1973 Opel GT? A: The 1973 Opel GT has a width of 62.20 inches.

Q: How much did the 1973 Opel GT cost when new?A: The 1973 Opel GT had a base price of approximately $3,340 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1973 Opel GT? A: The 1973 Opel GT was a Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1973 Opel GT have? A: The 1973 Opel GT had 165HR13 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Opel produce in 1973? A: Opel produced 888,762 automobiles in 1973.

Q: How many GT were produced? A: Opel produced 10,346 examples of the GT from 1968 to 1973.

Q: What engine did the 1973 Opel GT have? A: The engine powering the 1973 Opel GT was a Inline 4 (1897 cc | 115.8 cu in. | 1.9 L.) with 75 BHP (55.2 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 92 Ft-Lbs (125 NM) @ 3400 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1973 Opel GT have? A: The 1973 Opel GT had a 4 speed Manual Floor lever; all synchro gearbox.