1979 Opel Kadett SR specifications

1979 Opel Kadett SR 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 1651 mm 65 inches
Height 1397 mm 55 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.59
Kerb weight 855 kg 1885 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)
76 PS (75 bhp) (56 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
101 Nm (74 ft·lb) (10.3 kgm)
at 3800 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
43.1 kW/litre
58.6 ps/litre
57.8 bhp/litre
0.95 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
77.87 Nm/litre
0.94 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.2:1
Fuel system 1 GM carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 978.6 kPa (141.9 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 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 158 km/h (98 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
88.94 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
65.41 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
87.72 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.29 kg/kW
25.54 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 ID42977
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 SR added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Opel Kadett - Kadett D models

2 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1297 cm3/79.1cuin 61 PS 60 bhp 45 kW 835 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1196 cm3/73.0cuin 54 PS 53 bhp 40 kW 835 kg
Cars similar to the 1979 Opel Kadett SR
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1351 cm3/82.4cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 870 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1498 cm3/91.4cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 920 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4M 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 78 PS 77 bhp 57 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 3A 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 78 PS 77 bhp 57 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 78 PS 77 bhp 57 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 78 PS 77 bhp 57 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1275 cm3/77.8cuin 76 PS 75 bhp 56 kW 850 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1244 cm3/75.9cuin 73 PS 72 bhp 54 kW 790 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2X4M 1244 cm3/75.9cuin 73 PS 72 bhp 54 kW 805 kg
Nissan Sunny 1400 SGL -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1397 cm3/85.3cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 830 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1595 cm3/97.3cuin 78 PS 77 bhp 57 kW 855 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1361 cm3/83.1cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 800 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 805 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 790 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 790 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 820 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 805 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 825 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 825 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 810 kg
Toyota Corolla 1300 GL -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 810 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 840 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 825 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 790 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 805 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 835 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 840 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 840 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 855 kg
Toyota Corolla 1500 SE -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 855 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 825 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 850 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 850 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 860 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 860 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 880 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 810 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 825 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 825 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 840 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 840 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 840 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 855 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 855 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 805 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 820 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 825 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 825 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 840 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1452 cm3/88.6cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 835 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1452 cm3/88.6cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 855 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1452 cm3/88.6cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 855 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1452 cm3/88.6cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 840 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1452 cm3/88.6cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 840 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 830 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 845 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 845 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 1290 cm3/78.7cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 860 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1493 cm3/91.1cuin 72 PS 71 bhp 53 kW 951 kg