Opel K 180
| Opel K 180 | |
|---|---|
Opel K 180 Rally | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | GM Argentina S.A. |
| Production | 1974–1978 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1797 cc Chevrolet 110 I4 |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | GMC Chevette |
The Opel K 180 is an automobile which was manufactured by GM Argentina S.A. from 1974 to 1978. It was a variation of General Motors' T-car platform, also used in the Opel Kadett, Chevrolet Chevette and Isuzu Gemini. The K 180 differed from the Kadett in that it had an Argentinian-designed 1.8-litre engine, derived from the locally built Chevrolet 194 engine. Fitted with a downdraught Bendix carburetor and with a 8.2:1 compression ratio, it develops a claimed 83 hp (62 kW) SAE at 5200 rpm.
In 1976 the sporting Rally version was added to the lineup, featuring a rev counter, black bumpers, black striping, and other such accoutrements. The next year the more luxurious K 180 LX version was added. The K 180 was awarded Car of the Year in 1977 by APICA, an association of automotive journalists.
It was replaced by the GMC Chevette in 1980, two years after K 180 production had ended.
- Opel K 180
