Opel Kadett Kadett C Coupe

Opel - Kadett C Coupe

Details-
BrandOpel
ModelKadett
GenerationKadett C Coupe
Modification1.2 (52 Hp)
Start Of Production1973
End Of Production1977

Performance

None

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh21 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph21 sec
Max Speed136 km/h 84.51 mph

Body & Dimensions

The Opel Kadett is a compact coupe with a length of 4127 mm, width of 1580 mm, and height of 1340 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2395 mm and a minimum turning circle of 9.2 meters. The ride height and ground clearance are 140 mm.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeCoupe
Seats5
Doors2
Length4127 mm 162.48 in.
Width1580 mm 62.2 in.
Height1340 mm 52.76 in.
Wheelbase2395 mm 94.29 in.
Front Track1300 mm 51.18 in.
Rear Track1301 mm 51.22 in.
Min Turning Circle9.2 m 30.18 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance140 mm 5.51 in.

Fuel Consumption

The Kadett is a petrol-powered car, offering a reliable and efficient driving experience.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)

Engine & Transmission

The Kadett has a 1.2L, inline 4-cylinder engine with a carburettor, producing 52 HP and 79 Nm of torque. It is a naturally aspirated, OHV engine with a compression ratio of 7.8. The engine is longitudinally mounted at the front and drives the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission. The car has a rear-wheel-drive architecture and a fuel capacity of 2.96 US qt (2.46 UK qt).

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power52 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power Per Litre43.5 Hp/l
Torque79 Nm @ 3400 rpm. 58.27 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code12N
Engine Displacement1196 cm3 72.98 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore79 mm 3.11 in.
Piston Stroke61 mm 2.4 in.
Compression Ratio7.8
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemCarburettor
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine Oil Capacity2.8 l 2.96 US qt | 2.46 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification10W-40, 10W-50, 20W-50 / GM6136M 5W-30 / GM6136M (<-20 °C)
Coolant4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelRear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox4 gears, manual transmission

Brakes

The car is a Kadett model with disc front brakes and drum rear brakes.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesDisc
Rear BrakesDrum

Weight & Capacity

The Opel Kadett is a compact car with a weight-to-power ratio of 15.5 kg/Hp and 64.6 Hp/tonne, indicating a good balance between power and weight. Its weight-to-torque ratio is 10.2 kg/Nm and 98.1 Nm/tonne, suggesting a decent balance between torque and weight. The car has a kerb weight of 805 kg and a maximum weight of 1170 kg, with a maximum load capacity of 365 kg. The fuel tank capacity is 43 liters.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio15.5 kg/Hp, 64.6 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio10.2 kg/Nm, 98.1 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight805 kg 1774.72 lbs.
Max Weight1170 kg 2579.41 lbs.
Max Load365 kg 804.69 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity43 l 11.36 US gal | 9.46 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Opel - Kadett C Coupe

The Opel Kadett has a seating capacity of 5 people.

The length of the Opel Kadett is 4127 mm or 162.48 in.

The ground clearance of the Opel Kadett is 140 mm or 5.51 in.

21 seconds

136 km/h (84.51 mph)

No, it's not built for speed, but it's reliable and practical for daily driving.

The Kadett uses petrol (gasoline) as its fuel type.

Yes, the Kadett is known for its reliability and durability.

The engine displacement of the Kadett is 1196 cm3 (72.98 cu. in.).

The Kadett has a 4-speed manual transmission.

The fuel capacity of the Kadett is 2.96 US qt (2.46 UK qt).

The car has disc front brakes.

The car has drum rear brakes.

The braking system is average, with disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.

1936-1940 and 1962-1991

Opel

Compact car

The weight-to-power ratio is 15.5 kg/Hp and 64.6 Hp/tonne.

The maximum load capacity is 365 kg.

The fuel tank capacity is 43 liters.