1979 Opel Kadett City J specifications

1979 Opel Kadett City J data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2390 mm 94.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1300 mm 51.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1300 mm 51.2 inches
Length 3890 mm 153.1 inches
Width 1580 mm 62.2 inches
Height 1375 mm 54.1 inches
Ground clearance 150 mm 5.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.63
Kerb weight 795 kg 1753 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 37 litres 8.1 [9.8] 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 litre
993 cc
(60.597 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 72 × 61 mm
2.83 × 2.4 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.18
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
40.6 PS (40 bhp) (29.8 kW)
at 5400 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
68.6 Nm (51 ft·lb) (7 kgm)
at 2600-3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
30 kW/litre
40.8 ps/litre
40.3 bhp/litre
0.66 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
69.08 Nm/litre
0.83 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.9:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 868.1 kPa (125.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 248.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 15 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 122 km/h (76 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
51.01 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
37.52 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
50.31 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
26.65 kg/kW
44.52 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 3.750
Turning circle 9.90 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.RA.CS.TLB.
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 1
Final drive ratio 4.11
general
Carfolio.com ID68552
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 12.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Opel Kadett City J added 1996-11-18.
Last modified 2013-03-04.

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