1979 Opel Kadett specifications

1979 Opel Kadett data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2515 mm 99 inches
Track/tread (front) 1400 mm 55.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1405 mm 55.3 inches
Length 3998 mm 157.4 inches
Width 1636 mm 64.4 inches
Height 1379 mm 54.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.59
Kerb weight 835 kg 1841 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 42.3 litres 9.3 [11.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Opel
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.3 litre
1297 cc
(79.148 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 75 × 73.4 mm
2.95 × 2.89 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.02
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
61 PS (60 bhp) (45 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
93 Nm (69 ft·lb) (9.5 kgm)
at 3400 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
34.5 kW/litre
46.9 ps/litre
46.3 bhp/litre
0.76 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
71.7 Nm/litre
0.87 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.2:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 901.1 kPa (130.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 324.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
72.86 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
53.58 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
71.86 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
18.66 kg/kW
31.17 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.CS.
Rear suspension DA.TA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.97
Final drive ratio 4.18
general
Carfolio.com ID43098
Production total
Model code
Model family Kadett D
RAC rating 14.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Opel Kadett added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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