Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
Introduced in 1978 as a coupe version for the Rekord sedan, the Monza received an important update five years later.
There was a time when Opel tried to compete with BMW and Mercedes-Benz and beat them at their own game. Opel was riding high tides and dared to produce a comfortable, big, fastback such as the Monza. It was a true, daily driver GT vehicle. In 1983 Opel introduced a facelift for the Monza and gave it more power.
The new model featured a new front fascia. Its squared headlights were flush with the grille and the hood. Its clear-lens corner-mounted turn signals replaced the orange ones from the non-facelifted version. The Monza featured a lower apron under the plastic bumper with integrated fog lights depending on the trim level. From its sides, the fastback-shaped vehicle featured a wide side rear window. The liftgate was adorned with a lip spoiler, and the carmaker installed a set of smoked taillights.
Inside, Opel didn't cut corners and offered an interior fit for a premium GT car. Its Sparco bucket seats with high bolstering offered excellent side support. As an option, the carmaker installed a digital dashboard with an LCD for data such as speed, tachometer, fuel level, and coolant temperature. The BMW 6-Series or the Mercedes-Benz SL didn't have that option.
Opel improved the engine range offer and installed a 2.5-liter for the base version and a 3.0-liter inline-six for the GSE. The latter was available with either a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual. It also featured a standard limited-slip differential.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0 V6 | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2969 cm3 |
Power: | 132 KW @ 5800 RPM 180 HP @ 5800 RPM 177 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 183 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 248 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 133.6 mph (215 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/70 VR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.8 in (4719 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.8/58 in (1,443/1,473 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.8 cuFT (334 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 245.1 g/km |