1979 Opel Kadett Diesel specifications

1979 Opel Kadett Diesel data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2510 mm 98.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1400 mm 55.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Length 3990 mm 157.1 inches
Width 1640 mm 64.6 inches
Height 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Ground clearance 130 mm 5.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.59
Kerb weight 970 kg 2138 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 42 litres 9.2 [11.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated diesel
Engine manufacturer Opel
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1598 cc
(97.516 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80 × 79.5 mm
3.15 × 3.13 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.01
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
55 PS (54 bhp) (40 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
96 Nm (71 ft·lb) (9.8 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
25.2 kW/litre
34.3 ps/litre
33.8 bhp/litre
0.55 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
60.08 Nm/litre
0.73 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 23:1
Fuel system Bo VER 82 diesel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 754.9 kPa (109.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 399.5 cc
Aspiration Normal D.
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 143 km/h (89 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
56.44 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
41.51 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
55.67 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
24.09 kg/kW
40.24 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 3.900
Turning circle 10.50 m
Front suspension I.MS.CS.RA.
Rear suspension
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 0.89
Final drive ratio 3.74
general
Carfolio.com ID39072
Production total
Model code
Model family Kadett D
RAC rating 15.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Opel Kadett Diesel added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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