| Opel 4/8 PS Opel Doktorwagen | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Opel |
| Production | 1909–1910 |
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| Body style | Cabriolet |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Gasoline engine s: 1029 cc (8 hp) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 3,500 mm (137.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 525 kg (1,157 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Opel 5/10 PS |
TheOpel 4/8 PS, also known as thedoctor's car (Doktorwagen in German), is anautomobile from the German automakerOpel.
The Opel 4/8 PS was built especially for themiddle class. The two-seater was small and agile compared to other cars of this time and was used by many doctors forhouse calls whereby the vehicle quickly got the nickname "doctor's car". The low price of 3,950Mark made it a very successful model.
The doctor's car was the first car from Opel, which bore the Opel lettering on theradiator.[1]
Opel campaigned for the Type 4/8 PS (hp) with statements, such as "Simple mechanism", "Incredibly easy to use", and most of all: "Without using achauffeur".[2]
The Opel 4/8 PS is driven by a water-cooled four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1029 cc. The performance is eighthorsepower, reaching a top speed of 60 km/h.
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