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Opel Olympia Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1957–1959) — Fifth Generation

The fifth-generation Opel Olympia is a compact Opel in Estate 3-door and Coupe form. Both bodies keep a simple, driver-focused layout suited to everyday travel.

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Opel Olympia Engines and Transmissions

The Opel Olympia engine in this generation is a gasoline unit with a manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. Estate 3-door examples include 1.5 MT and 1.7 MT, while the Coupe is shown with 1.5 MT. You shift the gears yourself, and the drivetrain stays straightforward.

Estate 3-door — Opel Olympia Engines and Transmissions

Estate 3-door Opel Olympia Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
1.5 MTGasoline1488 cm³45 hp33 kWManualRWD
1.7 MTGasoline1680 cm³55 hp40 kWManualRWD

Coupe — Opel Olympia Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Opel Olympia Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
1.5 MTGasoline1488 cm³45 hp33 kWManualRWD
1.7 MTGasoline1680 cm³55 hp40 kWManualRWD

Opel Olympia Dimensions

Estate 3-door — Opel Olympia Dimensions

Estate 3-door Opel Olympia Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbase
1.5 MT4182 mm1614 mm1400 mm2416 mm
1.7 MT4182 mm1614 mm1400 mm2416 mm

Coupe — Opel Olympia Dimensions

Coupe Opel Olympia Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbase
1.5 MT4182 mm1614 mm1400 mm2416 mm
1.7 MT4182 mm1614 mm1400 mm2416 mm