Opel Kapitan Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1958–1959) — Third Generation
The third-generation Opel Kapitan is a full-size German sedan built around traditional rear-wheel-drive engineering, offering roomy four-door comfort for families and long journeys alike.
The Opel Kapitan engine range centres on smooth, unhurried gasoline power rather than outright performance, and the 2.5 MT sedan illustrates that approach. Its manual transmission sends drive to the rear wheels, a classic drivetrain layout that balances weight well and gives the car a relaxed, long-legged feel on open roads.