History Opel Kadett C

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Magnification






German version

Opel Kadett C 1,0/ 1,2/ 1,2 S/ 1,6 S (since 77)
EngineIn-line four-cylinder
Displacement993/1096/1096/1584 cm³
Bore * stroke72*61/79*61/79*61/85*69,8 mm
Compression7,9/7,8/9,0/8,8 : 1
Engine controlOHV/OHV/OHV/OHC Single chain, duplex chain (OHC)
Mixture preparationSimple carburetor, accelerator pump
Tank capacity44 liter
Torque76/83/85/130/90 Nm at 2400-3200/2400-3600/3800/2700/3400/rpm
Performance29/38/44/55 kW (40/52/60/75 HP)
Rated speed5400/5400/5400/5200/rpm
Drivetrain designFront engine with rear drive
TransmissionFour-speed, floor-mounted shifter
Wheelbase2395 mm
Suspension frontDouble wishbone, hydraulic shock absorbers
Suspension rearRigid axle, hydraulic shock absorbers, leaf springs, coil springs (1967)
BrakesDrums, discs front (1967), double circuit and servo (1967)
Tyres5.50 - 12/155 SR 13
6.60 - 12/155 SR 13 (caravan)
Wheelbase2416 mm
Length4124 mm
Width1573 mm
Height1375 mm
Kerb weight785 kg + driver
Top speedca. 122/132/142/155 km/h
Purchase priceApprox. 7.200/7.200/7.570/10.775 DM
Construction years1973 - 1979
VariantsLimousine two/four doors, hatchback, coupe, caravan
Electric12 V/ 36/40 Ah