Opel 8/40 PS

The Opel 8/40 PS replaced in 1928 the Opel 7/34 PS, a large but relatively inexpensive six-cylinder-powered car manufactured by Opel and introduced in October 1927. It was virtually identical to its predecessor except that the cylinder capacity had been increased. Significant changes to the chassis took place in February 1929, after which production of the model continued until September 1930. The 8/40 PS was replaced by the Opel 1.8 Liter in 1931, also a compact six-cylinder car. The name of the car described the engine and followed a naming convention of the time.