Opel Manta
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Opel Manta A - 1970-1975
The Manta A was released in 1970, based off the Opel Ascona of the time, as a competitor to the Ford Capri. It was a two door coupe, and featured distinctive round taillights, quite similar to the Opel GT. Usually equipped with 1.6-1.9 sized CIH engines, it also had a turbocharged version. For a time, the car was offered as a captive import on the US market.Opel Manta B 1975-1987
An all-new Manta appeared for 1975. This car was based directly off the then released redesigned Opel Ascona, but had more aerodynamic styling, including a droop-snoot nose, which was also utilized on the Ascona's twin, the Vauxhall Cavalier. In 1977, a 3-door hatchback version appeared to complement the existing 2-door. Production of the car continued well after the Ascona B was replaced by a front wheel drive model Ascona C. Production finally ceased for the Manta in 1988, when the last of the line Exclusive model was produced, and was replaced later by the Opel Calibra.Rally versions
From 1979 until 1983 the GM division Opel offered special "homologation" rally versions of Manta, the Group B Manta 400. This model was produced by Opel in very small numbers and was built in a variety of special Rally specifications.This car used two door body for added strength and was fitted with 16 valve 2410cc engine supplied by Cosworth and coupled to a five speed gearbox. For lightness the Manta rally cars came with Glass-fibre body panels and special wheels.
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