Opel Blitz

Built: 1930-1975 · Series: Other models

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opel_blitz

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The Blitz comes from Opel. Production: 1930-1975. The engine delivers 51 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,626 cm³. The machine is 6,070 mm long, 2,265 mm wide and 2,115 mm high. The unladen weight is 2,495 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,600 mm. Top speed is 90 km/h. The gross vehicle weight is 6,800 kg. The machine runs on 6 wheels. Rated output across the Opel range ranges from 44 to 121 kW; the Blitz sits at the bottom of that range with 51 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the BLITZ 375/3750-60 below it with 50 kW and the COMBO-C above it with 55 kW. 891 Opel models across 7 series are on record. The model is listed under Buses & coaches. 15 verified figures from 2 sources are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine	Opel 3, 7 L l6correct
Power	51 kWcorrect
Cylinders	6correct
Displacement	3,626 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length	6,070correct
Width	2,265correct
Height	2,115correct
Wheelbase	3,600correct
Unladen weight	2,495correct
Gross vehicle weight	6,800 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels	6correct
Top speed	90 km/hcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 20.4 kW/t (51 kW / 2.5 t)

Stronger than 50% of the buses & coaches in the register — out of 41 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Opel Blitz have?

The Opel Blitz delivers 51 kW.

How much does the Opel Blitz weigh?

The unladen weight is 2,495 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Opel Blitz?

6,800 kg.

What engine does the Opel Blitz have?

6 cylinders, 3,626 cm³ displacement.

How fast does the Opel Blitz go?

Top speed is 90 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Opel Blitz?

6,070 mm × 2,265 mm × 2,115 mm.

When was the Opel Blitz built?

Production years: 1930-1975.

What to check before buying

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This page carries 15 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.

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