Opel Commodore B 2.8 GS (142 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Opel Commodore B 2.8 GS (142 Hp) /Sedan 1972 - 1974/

What is the body type of Opel Commodore B?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1972 Commodore B 2.8 GS (142 Hp)?

184 km/h | 114 mph
0-100 km/h: 12 sec
0-60 mph: 11.4 sec

What is the power output of Opel Commodore Sedan 1972 2.8 GS (142 Hp)?

142 Hp, 216 Nm
159 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Opel Commodore Sedan 1972 2.8 GS (142 Hp)?

2.8 l
2784 cm³
169.89 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1972 Opel 2.8 GS (142 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Opel Commodore B Sedan 1972 2.8 GS (142 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1972 Opel Commodore Sedan?

4607 mm
181.38 in.

What is the width of 1972 Opel Commodore Sedan?

1728 mm
68.03 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1972 Opel Commodore B 2.8 GS (142 Hp)?

1265 kg
2789 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1972 Opel Commodore B 2.8 GS (142 Hp)?

1705 kg
3759 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1972 Opel Commodore Sedan?

408 l
14.4 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1972 Opel Commodore B 2.8 GS (142 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Opel

Model

Commodore

Generation

Commodore B

Modification (Engine)

2.8 GS (142 Hp)

Start of production

1972 year

End of production

1974 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

12 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

12 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

11.4 sec

Maximum speed

184 km/h 114 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.9 kg/Hp, 112.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.9 kg/Nm, 170.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

142 Hp @ 5400 rpm.

Power per litre

51 Hp/l

Torque

216 Nm @ 3400-3800 rpm. 159 lb.-ft. @ 3400-3800 rpm.

Engine Model/Code

28HC

Engine displacement

2784 cm³ 169.89 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in.

Piston Stroke

69.8 mm 2.75 in.

Compression ratio

9.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1265 kg 2789 lbs.

Max. weight

1705 kg 3759 lbs.

Max load

440 kg 970 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

408 l 14.4 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4607 mm 181.38 in.

Width

1728 mm 68.03 in.

Height

1405 mm 55.31 in.

Wheelbase

2668 mm 105.04 in.

Front track

1450 mm 57.09 in.

Rear (Back) track

1400 mm 55.12 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

112 mm 4.41 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.46

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.2 m 36.75 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Specs of Opel Commodore B 2.8 GS (142 Hp) /1972, 1973, 1974/