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1978 2.8 (140 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

Opel

Model

Monza

Generation

Opel Monza A1

Modification

2.8 (140 Hp)

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1978, Apr

End of production

1981, Aug

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal
15.4 UK gal

Engine displacement

2784 cm³ 169.89 cu. In.

Power

140 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

214 Nm (at 3400 rpm) 157.84 lb. ft (at 3400 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

195 km/h 121 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1375 kg 3031.4 lbs

Length

4692 mm 184.72 in

Width

1734 mm 68.27 in

Doors

3

Seats

4

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

10.8 l/100 km 21.78 US mpg
26.16 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

195 km/h 121 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

10 sec

0 - 60 mph

9.5 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.41

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

28H

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2784 cm³ 169.89 cu. In.

Power

140 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

214 Nm (at 3400 rpm) 157.84 lb. ft (at 3400 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in

Piston Stroke

69.8 mm 2.75 in

Compression ratio

9.4

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l 5.83 US qt
4.84 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4692 mm 184.72 in

Width

1734 mm 68.27 in

Height

1380 mm 54.33 in

Wheelbase

2668 mm 105.04 in

Front track

1443 mm 56.81 in

Rear (Back) track

1472 mm 57.95 in

Ride height

140 mm 5.51 in

Turning diameter

9.85 m 32.32 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

- Rear

Trailing arm

Tire size

- Front

195/70 R14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1375 kg 3031.4 lbs

Max. weight

1900 kg 4188.8 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

425 l 15.01 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

765 l 27.02 cu ft

- Max. roof load

525 kg 1157.4 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

1700 kg 3747.9 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

700 kg 1543.2 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Opel Monza A1 2.8 (140 Hp) is made in 1978 1979 1980 1981