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Opel Kadett 1.6 SR

Bodywork

type 4/5S HBK
doors 5

Engine information

Bore × stroke 80.00 mm × 79.50 mm 3.15 in × 3.13 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1598 cc (97.516 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.20:1
Fuel system 1 GMF Varajet 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 170 km/h (106 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 92.78 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 990.8 kPa (143.7 psi)
Specific torque 78.85 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.01
Unitary capacity 399.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2510 mm
wheelbase 98.8 in
Length (milimeters) 3990 mm
Length (inches) 157.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1660 mm
Width (inches) 65.4 in
Height (milimeters) 1380 mm
Height (inches) 54.3 in
L:W ratio 1.59
Ground clearance (milimeters) 130 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.1 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 970 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2138 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 42 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 9.2 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 11.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 3.900
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.71
Final drive ratio 3.94

General information

RAC rating 15.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Opel Kadett 1.6 SR PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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