Opel
Manta B series (1981-88) 1.8S GT by Paul
Brennecker
Overview
The GT Hatch replaced the GTJ in 1982, after the trim
levels were improved. The 1.8 litre Family II Over head
Camshaft engine was again used. The 1.8 OHC engine was
also being used in the Astra GTE and the Cavalier SRi,
albeit in fuel injected form. With the Varijet
carburetter, the Manta did not offer the performance of
the Astra but proved to be extremely reliable and had the
longest service interval of any Manta yet produced. Being
a smaller and more easliy serviceable car had its
advantages, most notably in running costs, The 1.8 GT was
considerably cheaper to insure than its bigger brother,
making it a perfect entry level model.
The GT stayed in production until 1987, being replaced by
the GT Exclusive.
Identifying Features
- 1796cc engine
as standard.
- Lyon Velour
Cloth Trim as standard
- Colour Coded
carpet
- GT graphics
on each front wing
- Padded front
head restraints
- Continental
style front armrests
- Cloth Door
Trim
- Single
driver's side door Mirror
- Body side
protective moudlings
- Bronze tinted
glass
- Hatchback
bodystyle only
- Laminated
Windscreen
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