Where does the Chevrolet Opala come from?
Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. The Chevrolet Opala is a Brazilian executive car sold under the Chevrolet brand in South America from 1969 to 1992, by General Motors do Brasil. It was derived from the German Opel Rekord Series C, Opel Commodore Series A, but used local design styling and engines sourced from North America.
What kind of engine does a Chevy Opala have?
The Opala “Coupé” continued as a pillarless hardtop well into the late 1980s, long after U.S. automakers dropped the body style. The Opala’s long-lived 250-cubic-inch (4.1 L) engine was also used in its replacement, the Chevrolet Omega (which featured electronic fuel injection in the GLS and CD trims) from 1995 to 1998.
When did the GMB Opala 250 s come out?
Thus, in July 1974, GMB introduced the 250-S engine as an option for the Opala 4100. It was slightly different from the version that would be launched two years later: it didn’t have a vibration dampener and the cooling fan came from the standard 2500, with four blades instead of six.
Can a Chevy V8 engine fit in a YJ Wrangler?
This Chevrolet V8 in a YJ Wrangler is illustrative. The engine fits great into the bay, and owner S. Lomoriello shows some beautifully clean installation work.
What kind of engine does an Opala SS have?
The Opala SS, originally only available with the “250” engine, was the first version to receive a four-speed manual gearbox. This was coupled with a tachometer and matte black paint striping. Problems playing this file? See media help. 153 4-cylinder (2.5 L) – 80 PS (59 kW) Gross – (1968–1973)
When did the Opala first appear in São Paulo?
At the opening of the sixth São Paulo Auto Show, on November 23, 1968, the Opala appeared on a rotating stage on a 16,140 square feet (1,499 m 2) stand. Around the novelty there were several spectacles, including an appearance by Stirling Moss.