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Opel Regent 24/110
Opel Regent shown at the IAA Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung in Berlin, November 1928
Overview
ManufacturerOpel
Production1928–1929
Body and chassis
ClassLuxury car
Body style4-door sedan, 2-door coupe, 6-door limousine
RelatedCadillac Series 341
Powertrain
Engine8-cylinder[1]
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,700 mm (145.7 in)
Length5,400 mm (212.6 in)
Width1,830 mm (72.0 in)
Height1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Curb weight2,200 kg (4,850 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorOpel 10/30 (10/35) PS
SuccessorOpel 1.8 litre
Opel Admiral

The Opel Regent is a luxury car from the German carmaker Opel introduced in November 1928 and available as a four-door limousine and two-door coupe.[2] The official name was Opel 24/110 (24 Steuer-PS/110 PS nominal).

History

The 5,400 mm (212.6 in) long Regent was available from 25,000 Reichsmark, and had an eight-cylinder engine with 6 litre capacity that allowed a top speed of 130 km/h (80.8 mph). The Regent is notable for being Opel's most luxurious vehicle and competed with the likes of Rolls-Royce, Bugatti, and Mercedes-Benz.

It was only produced from 1928 to 1929 and was the first Opel to be fitted with an 8-cylinder engine, which in this case was arranged in line. This engine, with a displacement of 5972 cm³, was powered by a double-barrel carburettor and had the classic distribution with side valves, controlled by a chain. This engine could deliver a maximum power of 110 hp at 3200 rpm.

The transmission included a multi-plate clutch, a spiral toothed differential and a three-speed gearbox, but with the addition of a very long fourth gear for fast speeds.

The suspensions were semi-elliptical leaf springs and oleopneumatic shock absorbers.

The braking system was a four-drum system with a power brake.

The Regent reached a top speed of 100 km/h in standard conditions, which could be increased to 130 km/h in fast gear.

The price of the finished car varied between 19,500 and 21,000 marks, depending on the type of bodywork, which could be chosen between a seven-seater torpedo, roadster or a particular limousine that was very spacious, and therefore also served as a luxury family car.

In March 1929, General Motors bought 80% of the share capital of Adam Opel AG. Since GM feared too much competition with the top models of its own brands Cadillac and Buick, the Regent was discontinued.[citation needed] GM purchased back all models that had been purchased and scrapped them, in an event described as "unique" by various automotive historians. This means that no Regent has survived but the car's blueprints are preserved.

The name Regent was later used for the luxury versions of the 1932 Opel 1.8 litre.[3] However, the Opel Regent 1.8 Litre was much smaller and less powerful than the original Regent, thus never being seen as its true successor. Due to this, Opel would not directly return again in the luxury segment up until 1937, with the Admiral.

References

  1. ^ "1928 Opel Regent 8 cylinder luxury sedan". GM Photostore. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
  2. ^ "Opel History 1920-1929" (PDF). GM Media. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
  3. ^ "1932 Opel Regent 1.8 Liter". GM Photo Store. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
  • Marcus Schneider: Deutsche Automobile. Edition XXL, Fränkisch-Crumbach 2005, ISBN 3-89736-327-5, S. 274 (German)

References

  • Marcus Schneider: Deutsche Automobile. Edition XXL, Fränkisch-Crumbach 2005, ISBN 3-89736-327-5, S. 274 (German)
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