(1979 model)
| Marque (make) | Opel | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Kadett 1.6 | 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 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3990 mm / 157.1 in / 157.1 in | Ground clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1640 mm / 64.6 in / 64.6 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.59 |
| Height | 1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 940 kg / 2072 lb / 2072 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2510 mm / 98.8 in / 98.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1400 mm / 55.1 in / 55.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1410 mm / 55.5 in / 55.5 in | Fuel capacity | 42 l / 9.2 UK gal / 11.1 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 | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 79.5 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.01 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 1598 cm3 / 97.5 cu in / 97.5 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 399.50 cm3/cylinder / 24.379 cu in/cylinder / 24.379 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.2 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 67.1 kW / 91.2 hp / 91.2 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 126.0 Nm / 92.9 lbft / 92.9 lbft at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 66.2 kW / 90.0 bhp / 90.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 56.3 kW/l / 1.254 bhp/cu in / 1.254 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 78.85 Nm/l / 0.690 lbft/cu in / 0.690 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.89 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.74 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 170 km/h / 106 mph / 106 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 95.74 kW/ton / 130.17 bhp/ton / 130.17 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 | 3.90 | Turning circle | 10.50 m / 34.45 ft / 34.45 ft |
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS.RA.ARB. | Suspension rear | ARB |
| 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 1.6
