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History Opel P4

P4, one of the last with this process of manufacture - click to enlarge!
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German version

Opel P4
EngineIn-line four-cylinder
Displacement1074 cm³
Bore * stroke67,5 * 75 mm
Compression6,0 : 1
Engine controlSV
Mixture preparationDowndraft carburetor US
Tank capacity25 liter
Torque52 Nm at 2000 rpm
Power17 kW (23 HP)
Nominal rotation speed3400 rpm
Power drive designFront engine with rear-wheel drive
TransmissionThree-speed, column-mounted shifter
Suspension f/rRigid axle, leaf springs, hydraulic damper
BrakesDrums, hydraulic
Wheelbase2286 mm
Tyres4.25 - 17
Length3340 mm
Width1425 mm
Height1640 mm
ConsumptionApprox. 8 - 9 liter/100 km
Weight755 kg + driver
Maximum speedApprox. 85 km/h
PriceFrom 1650 RM (summer)
Construction period1935 - 1937
ModelsConvertible , Van


One must consider the time when this car will be developed. This is in this case less about the acquisition of General Motors than rather the bad economic data. 1932 is the year of the greatest recession. The production falls to its lowest level since 1926. In this period are more or less the origins of the Opel P4, which represents a compromise between modern technology and relatively low costs. It is also called the 'car for the folk' of that time.

Many technical innovations it be withheld. So it is still produced in frame mode of construction with chassis and built and a high proportion of wood. Its axes are both rigid and the drum brakes are operated mechanically. Because of its angular shape runs away from it the equal motorized Kadett. As trunk must be a attached an additional container made of wood. But it is able to help people to a car by its very affordable price which otherwise would not afford.





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