Description of the Opel Commodore car line

One of the most popular cars on theRussian roads is Opel. It can be called a legend. It is produced in Germany. The company began its activity in the distant 1863. Its first car was produced in 1899. Gradually the company gained momentum and entered the world market. Its cars could be found in different countries of the world, including Russia. They are now dissecting along the domestic roads, delighting their owners.

Within the framework of this article,description Opel Commodore. The line of these cars was produced from 1967 to 1982. For all this time, three generations have descended from the assembly line. Also, some modifications of the car were produced. But we will not run ahead of time. It is better to talk about everything in order.

First generation: 1967-1969

With the advent of the spring of 1967, the world first sawnew Opel Commodore. It was a car with small headlights of head light, angular edges of wings, a thin bumper. If we evaluate this model by modern standards, it is difficult to understand what its beauty is. But the connoisseurs of retro immediately notice a pronounced style and all the power. The basis for the new model was taken Rekord C. Commodore Series A equipped with a good 6-cylinder engine. It worked only with a manual gearbox for 4 steps. The car with a coupe and a sedan was produced.

In total there were three modifications, which differed in the volumes of motors and power:

• 2.2-liter was able to develop 90 liters. from.;
• 2.5-liter limited power in 115 liters. from.;
• The unit with a volume of 2.5 liters produced 130 liters. from.

Intermediate modification: 1970-1971.

Before releasing the second generation of OpelCommodore (series B), it was decided to use a transitional version. In principle, it was not much different from the previous modifications. The same bodies, the transmission remained unchanged, but the updates affected the engine. In these models, an assembly was installed, which could produce power of 150 liters. from. These cars accelerated to almost 200 km / h. The system of injection of fuel L-Jetronic began to be used.

The series was produced in a limited number - about 10 thousand copies. In the history of the Commodore line, it has become the fastest.

The second generation: 1972-1977.

The Opel Commodore series was presented in 1972year. In this modification, the Rekord track was still viewed, but there were big changes in the outward appearance. The interior became much wider, which added comfort to the driver and passengers. This car was an excellent option for those who wanted to have a stylish vehicle, but could not afford an expensive purchase.

The second generation is represented in the sedan andcompartment. Equipped with engines of 2.8 liters: the first - carburetor, the second - with injection. In the line were introduced modifications with a capacity of 142 liters. from. and 160 liters. from.

The third generation: 1978-1981.

Opel Commodore C series borrowed from Rekord Enodes and motors. Unfortunately, the manufacturer refused the luxury salon. But in the model range with a sedan and a coupe, the station wagon (caravan) now flaunts. With this type of bodywork, only slightly more than 3,000 cars were produced. Selecting units was not possible, since only one engine was installed at 2.5 liters. He was able to develop traction up to 115 liters. from. The speed limit was limited to 175 km / h.

Modification of Berlina

It should be noted that in addition to the mainseries Commodore, was introduced and the version of Berlina. Power steering, chic moldings, fog lamps in the standard equipment did their job. Buyers immediately drew attention to this "Opel". The sedan had dimensions of 4705 × 1722 × 1410 mm. Models with the body of the station wagon were more massive. The length of the body is more by 17 mm, and the height - by as much as 60 mm.