1978 Vauxhall Cavalier 1600 specifications

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier 1600 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2520 mm 99.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Length 4460 mm 175.6 inches
Width 1650 mm 65 inches
Height 1320 mm 52 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.77
Kerb weight 1000 kg 2205 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 50 litres 11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Opel
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1584 cc
(96.662 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 85 × 69.8 mm
3.35 × 2.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.22
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
75 PS (74 bhp) (55 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
115 Nm (85 ft·lb) (11.7 kgm)
at 3800 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
34.8 kW/litre
47.4 ps/litre
46.7 bhp/litre
0.77 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
72.6 Nm/litre
0.88 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.8:1
Fuel system 1 Solex 32 DIDTA-4 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 912.3 kPa (132.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 396 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
75.03 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
55.18 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
74 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
18.12 kg/kW
30.27 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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5J x 13
Wheel size rear 5J x 13
Tyres front 165 SR 13
Tyres rear 165 SR 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID563750
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 17.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Vauxhall Cavalier 1600 added 2018-11-02.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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