1978 Opel Kadett Rallye E Coupé specifications

1978 Opel Kadett Rallye E Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2395 mm 94.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1300 mm 51.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1300 mm 51.2 inches
Length 4122 mm 162.3 inches
Width 1580 mm 62.2 inches
Height 1280 mm 50.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 920 kg 2028 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 43.2 litres 9.5 [11.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1979 cc
(120.766 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 95 × 69.8 mm
3.74 × 2.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.36
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
112 PS (110 bhp) (82 kW)
at 5400 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
152 Nm (112 ft·lb) (15.5 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
41.4 kW/litre
56.4 ps/litre
55.6 bhp/litre
0.91 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
76.81 Nm/litre
0.93 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.4:1
Fuel system Bo fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 965.2 kPa (140 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 494.75 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
121.23 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
89.16 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
119.57 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.22 kg/kW
18.73 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
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.
Rear suspension LA.TA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.44
general
Carfolio.com ID71203
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 22.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Opel Kadett Rallye E Coupé added before December 1995.
Last modified 2018-12-07.

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