THE GLOBAL CAR CATALOG

Opel Commodore Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1978–1982) — Third Generation

The third-generation Opel Commodore is a rear-wheel-drive family car offered as a Sedan and a practical Estate 5-door, pairing smooth six-cylinder refinement with straightforward mechanicals and room for four or five adults.

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Opel Commodore Engines and Transmissions

Every Opel Commodore engine in this generation runs on gasoline, with the inline-six layout giving quiet, unstressed cruising rather than outright urgency. Power reaches the rear wheels, and the transmission is typically a manual gearbox, with an automatic suiting calmer driving; expect relaxed highway pace and a healthy thirst.

Sedan — Opel Commodore Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Opel Commodore Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
2.5 MTGasoline2490 cm³115 hp85 kWManualRWD
2.5 ATGasoline2490 cm³115 hp85 kWAutomaticRWD
2.5 MTGasoline2490 cm³130 hp96 kWManualRWD
2.5 ATGasoline2490 cm³130 hp96 kWAutomaticRWD

Estate 5-door — Opel Commodore Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Opel Commodore Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
2.5 MTGasoline2490 cm³115 hp85 kWManualRWD
2.5 ATGasoline2490 cm³115 hp85 kWAutomaticRWD
2.5 MTGasoline2490 cm³130 hp96 kWManualRWD
2.5 ATGasoline2490 cm³130 hp96 kWAutomaticRWD

Opel Commodore Dimensions

Sedan — Opel Commodore Dimensions

Sedan Opel Commodore Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
2.5 MT4700 mm1722 mm1410 mm2670 mm140 mm
2.5 AT4700 mm1722 mm1410 mm2670 mm140 mm
2.5 MT4700 mm1722 mm1410 mm2670 mm140 mm
2.5 AT4700 mm1722 mm1410 mm2670 mm140 mm

Estate 5-door — Opel Commodore Dimensions

Estate 5-door Opel Commodore Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
2.5 MT4722 mm1722 mm1470 mm2670 mm140 mm
2.5 AT4722 mm1722 mm1470 mm2670 mm140 mm
2.5 MT4722 mm1722 mm1470 mm2670 mm140 mm
2.5 AT4722 mm1722 mm1470 mm2670 mm140 mm