Opel Kapitän 1947-1950

Opel Kapitän 1947-1950

The 1947 Opel Kapitän was a roomy six-cylinder saloon based on the 1939 design. In fact the major external difference was its round headlamps (the pre-war models had angular ones). Bumpers, hubcaps and 'zeppelin' were also of a slightly different design. Opel no longer offered two-door or convertible models. Although designated the 1947 model, production didn't actually commence until October 1948.

From 1950 onwards the car had a column-mounted gear lever.

Specification
1950 Opel Kapitän

Engine
Straight 6, 2473 cc

Power
55 hp @ 3500 rpm

Transmission
3-speed column change

Chassis
Unitary construction

Suspension
Independent front, semi elliptic rear

Brakes
Drum

Top speed
126 km/h

Acceleration n/a

Dimensions
l x w x h: 4.62 x 1.66 x 1.64 m