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Opel Kadett

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 85.00 mm × 69.80 mm 3.35 in × 2.75 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1584 cc (96.662 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.80:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 157 km/h (98 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 83.33 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 896.5 kPa (130 psi)
Specific torque 71.34 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.22
Unitary capacity 396 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2390 mm
wheelbase 94.1 in
Length (milimeters) 4120 mm
Length (inches) 162.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1580 mm
Width (inches) 62.2 in
Height (milimeters) 1340 mm
Height (inches) 52.8 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters) 150 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.9 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 900 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1984 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 43 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 9.5 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 11.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 3.800
Turning circle 9.90 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.89

General information

RAC rating 17.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Opel Kadett PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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