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The new Blitz came with two different engines; the heavier models were equipped with the flathead 61 PS (45 kW) 3.5-liter petrol straight-six engine from the 1930 GM Marquette. [2] Following General Motors' takeover of Opel in 1929, the production tools for the Marquette engine were exported to Germany as this Buick sub-brand was made defunct. [2]
Bedford was a General Motors subsidiary, and in some markets outside the United Kingdom and Ireland the CF was sold through Opel dealers as the Opel Bedford Blitz from 1973 on when the original Opel Blitz was phased out. In other markets such as in Norway the CF retained its original name.
Blitz Co., Ltd. [1] is a tuning company headquartered in Nishitōkyō, Tokyo, Japan.It formerly specialized in turbo compression using Kühnle, Kopp & Kausch turbos on their first achievements, Blitz is now a general tuner offering parts ranging from simple pressure gauge to supercharging kit, including body kits.
1899-1902 Opel Patent Motor Car, System Lutzmann; 1909-1910 Opel 4/8 PS "Doktorwagen" ... 1973-1986 Opel Bedford Blitz; 1978-1986 Opel Monza; 1978-1993 Opel Senator;
JUN returned to Bonneville a year later with the intent of improving on their world record. This time they used a JUN-Blitz Nissan 300ZX. In the E/BMS class, JUN set a record of 419.84 km/h (260.87 mp/h), becoming world champions for that particular class (which was later reclassified as E/BGMS). This record remains unbroken.
The Blitz is powered by two 36 hp (27 kW) (continuous output) DC motors for a combined total of 56 kW (75 hp) and 95 Nm (70 ft·lbf) of torque, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h) in 6 seconds. [4] It has a range of 62 mi (100 km) on a single charge and it can be recharged within 4 to 6 hours.
Engines were the Vauxhall-based 1,508 cubic centimetres (92.0 cu in) OHV in-line four petrol engine, with the option of a Perkins 4/99 or 4/108 diesel engine later on. Performance was adequate for the time, a maximum speed of 60 miles per hour (97 km/h) being attainable with the petrol engine, and offering fuel economy of 25 miles per imperial ...
In 1975 the Toyota Motor Corporation officially recognized TOM'S as an authorized tuning shop. [8] In 1978, the firm opened a garage in the Tama area of Tokyo . [ 8 ] TOM'S entered the Japanese Formula 3 as an engine tuner in 1981. in 1987, TOM'S expanded to Hingham in Norfolk, England , setting up as TOM'S GB LIMITED. [ 8 ]