Opel Kapitan Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1938–1950) — First Generation
The first-generation Opel Kapitan was the brand's large, comfort-oriented car, offered as an elegant Sedan and an open Cabrio. Both share the same basic mechanical layout, with differences concentrated in the body and interior trim.
The Opel Kapitan engine in the examples shown here is a 2.5-litre gasoline unit paired with a manual transmission. The drivetrain sends power to the rear wheels, a classic layout that suits the car's size and gives relaxed, unhurried cruising rather than sharp acceleration.