![]() The facelifted Manta still owed much of its running gear to the more mainstream models, such as the Opel Ascona, (or the Vauxhall Cavalier in the UK), but the new styling components made the car look much more 'modern'. The ignition was now electronic on all models, helping to increase the specified service interval considerably. ![]() A 5 speed gearbox was offered as standard on UK models and the level of instrumentation was increased to give every model an oil pressure gauge and volt meter. The new model featured many mechanical enhancements, which made the Manta a market leader in certain areas. All traces of chrome had now dissappeared to bring the Manta in line with the 'clean' trend of the eighties. Several bodywork changes were made, with integral deep front spoiler and Rear spoilers on both the Hatchback and Coupe models. The exisiting 2.0 litre, which now included Bosch Fuel injection, made a return later in 1982 in the form of the GT/E. The 1.8 litre LET (Low end torque) Over head Cam engine was offered initially in the new Manta GTJ and Berlinetta. In 1981 the range was revitalised for the last time and a new engine option added. The last variation of the Opel Manta was a modernised version of the preceeding model. Stalk for flash, dip/main beam, indicators and wipers Speedo, Tacho, water temperature, Volt Meter, Oil Pressure, fuel gauge and clock. Coil springs with telescopic dampersĩ.7 in discs, Floating Calipers (front) 9.1 in Drums (rear) Live Axle, trailing arms with panhard rod. Independent unequal length wishbones, telescopic dampers, coil springs. UK Specifications (1981 onwards) Length overall (in)ĥ-speed all synchromesh Getrag 240 Sports Gearbox
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