Opel K 180
Opel K 180 Rally
Overview
ManufacturerGM Argentina S.A. [1]
Production1974–1978[1]
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car (C)
Body style4-door sedan[1]
Powertrain
Engine1797 cc Chevrolet 110 I4[1]
Chronology
PredecessorNone
SuccessorGMC Chevette[1]

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.[2]

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.[2] The K 180 was awarded Car of the Year in 1977 by APICA, an association of automotive journalists.[1]

It was replaced by the GMC Chevette in 1980, two years after K 180 production had ended.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fourie, Louis F. (2016), On a Global Mission: The Automobiles of General Motors International Volume 2: Holden, Daewoo and Unique Variations of Chevrolet, Buick and Opel, Friesenpress, pp. 691–698, ISBN 9781460296882
  2. 1 2 3 "Vauxhall T car - Opel K180 & GMC Chevette in Argentine". vauxpedianet. Archived from the original on 2017-11-16.
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