(1978 model)
| Marque (make) | Opel | Issued from | 1978 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Kadett Economy | Issued until | |
| Serie | Kadett | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Adam Opel AG | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 4 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4122 mm / 162.3 in / 162.3 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1570 mm / 61.8 in / 61.8 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.72 |
| Height | 1374 mm / 54.1 in / 54.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 785 kg / 1731 lb / 1731 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2395 mm / 94.3 in / 94.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1300 mm / 51.2 in / 51.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1300 mm / 51.2 in / 51.2 in | Fuel capacity | 43 l / 9.5 UK gal / 11.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Opel | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 72.0 mm / 2.83 in / 2.83 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 61.0 mm / 2.40 in / 2.40 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.18 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 993 cm3 / 60.6 cu in / 60.6 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 248.25 cm3/cylinder / 15.149 cu in/cylinder / 15.149 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 7.9 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 29.8 kW / 40.5 hp / 40.5 hp at 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 65.0 Nm / 47.9 lbft / 47.9 lbft at 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 29.4 kW / 40.0 bhp / 40.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 40.3 kW/l / 0.898 bhp/cu in / 0.898 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 65.46 Nm/l / 0.573 lbft/cu in / 0.573 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | M | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.11 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 50.96 kW/ton / 69.29 bhp/ton / 69.29 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.W.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.TA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Di | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Opel Kadett Economy
