Opel Kapitan Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1951–1953) — First Generation Restyling
The restyled first-generation Opel Kapitan is a pre-war luxury car offered as a closed Sedan and an open Cabrio, built around a smooth six-cylinder layout and the relaxed, long-legged manners expected of a flagship model.
The Opel Kapitan engine in the selected examples is a 2.5-litre gasoline six paired with a manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive. This classic powertrain favours quiet, torque-rich cruising over outright speed, and the rear-drive drivetrain keeps steering light while the transmission rewards unhurried, deliberate shifts.