Opel Manta CC series (Hatchback) Fact File by Sean Hunt

Produced From: 1978 - 1982

Total Number Produced:

"Now our thriller has two exciting endings", October 1978 saw the introduction of the new Manta hatchback, launched the same time as the Vauxhall Cavalier Sportshatch.

The hatch was Berlinetta spec with the 2.0 litre engine (the Cavalier was 1.6 litre or 2.0 litre). There was a wide opening tailgate with folding rear seats, and a fully carpeted load space where the spare wheel was stored flat.

The Manta hatch (or CC, CombiCoupe, as it was known by Opel) had a price tag of £4,971.33, while the coupe was £4,256.67.

1978 options were:

The range remained unchanged until October 1979.

"We made a good car even better. More space, more fun, more style, more value"

That was from the October 1979 Opel catalogue and it marked the introduction of a face lift for the Manta range. On the outside, new black plastic covered bumpers (similar to the Mk1 Astra), with integral indicators, replaced the chrome ones.

The interior saw a change with redesigned headrests and front seats which gave more rear legroom. There were new carpets and new velour material for the seats and door pads, which also had the wood insert deleted. A front spoiler was a dealer fitted option.

In 1982 the Hatchback was given the same face lift as the Coupe models.

As many of the options were the same as the coupe, follow the following link Manta B 81-88

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