1972 Opel Kadett specifications

1972 Opel Kadett data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2416 mm 95.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1252 mm 49.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1282 mm 50.5 inches
Length 4105 mm 161.6 inches
Width 1573 mm 61.9 inches
Height 1400 mm 55.1 inches
Ground clearance 120 mm 4.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight 750 kg 1653 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 40 litres 8.8 [10.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Opel
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.1 litre
1078 cc
(65.784 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 75 × 61 mm
2.95 × 2.4 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.23
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
49.7 PS (49 bhp) (36.5 kW)
at 5600 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
75 Nm (55 ft·lb) (7.6 kgm)
at 2400-3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
33.9 kW/litre
46.1 ps/litre
45.5 bhp/litre
0.74 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
69.57 Nm/litre
0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7.8:1
Fuel system 1 Solex 35 PDSI carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 874.3 kPa (126.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 269.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 130 km/h (81 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
66.24 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
48.72 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
65.33 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
20.53 kg/kW
34.29 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 longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 2.800
Turning circle 10.60 m
Front suspension I.W.SE.
Rear suspension RA.RA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 155-13
Tyres rear 155-13
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.11
general
Carfolio.com ID69113
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Opel Kadett added 1995-12-11.
Last modified 2022-12-26.

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