Opel · 1911–1920
Opel 5/12 PS
The Opel 5/12 PS, also known as the Puppchen (German for Doll), is a small car from the German automaker Opel. It was built from 1911 to 1920 in four series. It was available as an open two seater, a Landaulet, or as a limousine.
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5/12 PS (1911)
The first built series had a 1.2 liter engine with 12 PS at 1800 rpm. The top speed was 50–55 km/h. The car cost between 4,000 and 5,200 Mark.
5/12 PS (1912-1914)
The second series had a larger and more powerful engine. The engine capacity was 1.3 liters. It made 14,5 PS at 1800 rpm. The car cost between 4,200 and 5,200 Mark.
5/12 (5/14) PS (1914)
The same power capacity was increased to 1.4 liters. It was available as an open top four seater. This model variant was nicknamed "little doll" and cost 7,300 Mark.
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Specifications
- name
- Opel 5/12 PS, Opel Puppchen
- Manufacturer
- Opel
- Production
- 1911–1920
- Length
- 3500 mm
- Width
- 1500 mm
- Height
- 2300 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2400 mm
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Sources
- Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1403162CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opel_5/12_PSCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1279979843 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Opel_5-12_PS_(1911)_Classic-Gala_2021_1X7A0283.jpgCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Alexander Migl · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.