Opel Commodore

Opel Commodore
Opel Commodore A Coupé
Overview
Manufacturer	Opel (General Motors)
Production	1967–1982
Body and chassis
Class	Executive car
Platform	V body
Related	Holden Commodore
Chronology
Successor	Opel Omega

Commodore A
1970 Opel Commodore A Coupé
Overview
Production	1967–1971
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door sedan 4-door sedan 2-door coupé
Related	Opel Rekord C Chevrolet Opala
Powertrain
Engine	2.2 L-I6: 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) 2.5 L-I6: 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp), 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) 2.8 L-I6: 145 PS (107 kW; 143 hp)
Transmission	4-speed manual 2- or 3-speed-automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,668 mm (105.0 in)
Length	4,574 mm (180.1 in)
Width	1,754 mm (69.1 in)
Height	1,445 mm (56.9 in)
Curb weight	1,130 kg (2,491.2 lb)-1,270 kg (2,799.9 lb)

Commodore B
Overview
Production	1972–1977 1973–1978 (South Africa)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 2-door coupé
Related	Opel Rekord D
Powertrain
Engine	2.5 L-I6: 115 PS (84.6 kW; 113.4 hp), 130 PS (95.6 kW; 128.2 hp) 2.8 L-I6: 130 PS (95.6 kW; 128.2 hp) 142 PS (104.4 kW; 140.1 hp) 160 PS (117.7 kW; 157.8 hp)
Transmission	4-speed manual 3-speed-automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,668 mm (105.0 in)
Length	4,607 mm (181.4 in)
Width	1,728 mm (68.0 in)
Height	1,380 mm (54.3 in) – 1,415 mm (55.7 in)
Curb weight	1,210 kg (2,667.6 lb)-1,305 kg (2,877.0 lb)

Commodore C
Overview
Also called	Chevrolet Commodore (South Africa) Vauxhall Viceroy (United Kingdom)
Production	1977–1982
Body and chassis
Body style	2/4-door sedan 5-door station wagon
Related	Opel Rekord E Holden Commodore VB
Powertrain
Engine	2.5 L I6 3.0 L I6 (ZA) 3.8 L Chevrolet 230 I6 (ZA) 4.1 L Chevrolet 250 I6 (ZA)
Transmission	4-speed manual 3-speed-automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,668 mm (105.0 in)
Length	4,732 mm (186.3 in)
Width	1,722 mm (67.8 in)
Height	1,415 mm (55.7 in)
Curb weight	1,200 kg (2,646 lb)-1,310 kg (2,888 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Opel Omega A

The Opel Commodore is an executive car produced by Opel from 1967 to 1982. It is the six-cylinder variant of the Rekord with styling differences. The Commodore nameplate was used by Opel from 1967 to 1982. However, its nameplate/lineage continues with the Australian Holden Commodore. The last generation was sold in the United Kingdom primarily as the Vauxhall Viceroy although Opel models were also sold.

The Opel Commodore A was manufactured from 1967 to 1971, based on the Rekord C. After having offered a Rekord-6 powered by a 2.6 L 6-cylinder engine since March 1964, Opel in February 1967 launched the Commodore as a faster up-market version of the Rekord. The Commodore was initially available with the known A 2.2-litre six or a larger 2.5 L engine developing 115 PS (85 kW) with a single carburettor. Body styles comprised a two-door or four-door sedan and a two-door hardtop coupé. In September 1967 the sporty Commodore GS offering 130 hp (96 kW) from a double-carburettor 2.5 L-six was introduced.

For model year 1969, the carryover 2.2-litre six was dropped and the optional 2-speed Powerglide automatic was abandoned in favor of Opel's new 3-speed automatic transmission.

From September 1969, the base 2.5 L-engine was pumped up to 120 PS (88.3 kW; 118.4 hp); at the same time, both remaining engines received hydraulic lifters for smoother running, a new exhaust system and six camshaft bearings. The handbrake lever was moved from its position under the dash to a location between the front seats and the fuel tank was enlarged from 55 to 70 litres.

An even more sporty model than the GS, the Commodore GS/E, debuted in March 1970. It had a 2.5 L engine equipped with Bosch D-jetronic fuel injection system developing 150 PS (110 kW), which gave the car a top speed of 197 km/h (123 mph). The Commodore GS/E also had a career in motorsports, with a car prepared by Steinmetz. In April 1970 a Commodore with a detuned and carburetted 2.8 L-six giving 145 PS (106.6 kW; 143.0 hp) followed (GS 2800).