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Opel Kadett Coupé

(1979 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)OpelIssued from1979
ModelKadett CoupéIssued until
SerieKadettNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAdam Opel AGCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4130 mm / 162.6 in / 162.6 inGround clearance150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 in
Width1580 mm / 62.2 in / 62.2 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.73
Height1340 mm / 52.8 in / 52.8 inTotal (curb) weight790 kg / 1742 lb / 1742 lb
Wheelbase2390 mm / 94.1 in / 94.1 inDry weight
Track front1300 mm / 51.2 in / 51.2 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1300 mm / 51.2 in / 51.2 inFuel capacity43 l / 9.5 UK gal / 11.4 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerOpelValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore72.0 mm / 2.83 in / 2.83 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke61.0 mm / 2.40 in / 2.40 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.18
Engine Main bearings3Engine displacement993 cm3 / 60.6 cu in / 60.6 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity248.25 cm3/cylinder / 15.149 cu in/cylinder / 15.149 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.8 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power35.8 kW / 48.7 hp / 48.7 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque71.0 Nm / 52.4 lbft / 52.4 lbft at 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output35.3 kW / 48.0 bhp / 48.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output48.3 kW/l / 1.076 bhp/cu in / 1.076 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque71.50 Nm/l / 0.625 lbft/cu in / 0.625 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.38

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)13.00 s / 13.00 s / 13.00 sTop (maximal) speed128 km/h / 80 mph / 80 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio60.76 kW/ton / 82.61 bhp/ton / 82.61 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lock3.80Turning circle9.90 m / 32.48 ft / 32.48 ft
Suspension frontI.W.CS.ARB.Suspension rearLA.LongTrailRA.CS.TLB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Opel Kadett Coupé

 
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