Chevrolet Opala

The Chevrolet Opala is a 1968 to 1992 by the Brazilian subsidiary of General Motors produced midsize car with rear wheel drive and also the first of General Motors in Brazil produced passenger cars.

The Opala was based on the Opel Rekord C and was presented in November 1968 at the Motor Show of Sao Paulo. Available were the first four-door sedan and two-door coupe. Instead of the engines used in the record coming from Chevrolet 2.5-liter inline four- cylinder and 3.8 - liter inline six- cylinders were installed here, the latter later replaced by a 4.1 liter six-cylinder.

The 1970 was presented Opala SS with 4.1 -liter, until the appearance of the Ford Maverick with a five-liter V8, the fastest Brazilian car.

1975 Caravan appeared additionally called wagon version.

From Opala had existed since the late seventies and extensive fitted luxury versions under the name " Comodoro " and " Diplomata ".

The production of Opala and its variants was terminated in 1992; In the same year, the one millionth rolled off the line. Successor was the building on the Opel Omega A Chevrolet Omega.

Chevrolet Opala Caravan 1982

Chevrolet Opala SL 1990

Swell

• Automobile review, catalog numbers 1969, 1973 ( technical specifications )
• Www.carfolio.com (data)