(1979 model)
| Marque (make) | Opel | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Kadett | 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 | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3998 mm / 157.4 in / 157.4 in | Ground clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1636 mm / 64.4 in / 64.4 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.59 |
| Height | 1379 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 835 kg / 1841 lb / 1841 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2515 mm / 99.0 in / 99.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1400 mm / 55.1 in / 55.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1405 mm / 55.3 in / 55.3 in | Fuel capacity | 42 l / 9.3 UK gal / 11.2 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 | 79.0 mm / 3.11 in / 3.11 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 61.0 mm / 2.40 in / 2.40 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.30 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1196 cm3 / 73.0 cu in / 73.0 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 299.00 cm3/cylinder / 18.246 cu in/cylinder / 18.246 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 7.8 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 39.5 kW / 53.7 hp / 53.7 hp at 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 83.0 Nm / 61.2 lbft / 61.2 lbft at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 39.0 kW / 53.0 bhp / 53.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 44.3 kW/l / 0.987 bhp/cu in / 0.987 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 69.40 Nm/l / 0.607 lbft/cu in / 0.607 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.97 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.18 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 142 km/h / 88 mph / 88 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 15.10 s / 15.10 s / 15.10 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 63.47 kW/ton / 86.30 bhp/ton / 86.30 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 | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.50 m / 34.45 ft / 34.45 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS. | Suspension rear | DA.TA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Opel Kadett
