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Opel Kadett C
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8 versions · 8 Gasoline
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 (40 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 40 KM | 1973–1979 |
| 1.2 (52 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 52 KM | 1973–1977 |
| 1.2 (55 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 55 KM | 1973–1979 |
| 1.2 S (60 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 60 KM | 1973–1979 |
| 1.6 S (75 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 75 KM | 1973–1979 |
| 1.2 (52 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 52 KM | 1973–1977 |
| 1.2 S (60 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 60 KM | 1973–1979 |
| 1.0 (48 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 48 KM | 1973–1979 |
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Selected engine version
1.0 (40 KM)
Gasoline · 1973–1979
- Engine power
- 40 KM
- Torque
- 70 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 993 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 26.5 s
- Maximum speed
- 122 km/h
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Basic version information
Opel Kadett Kadett C- Brand
- Opel
- Model
- Kadett
- Version
- Kadett C
- Engine
- 1.0 (40 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1973
- End of production
- 1979
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 122 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 26.5 s
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 7.4 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- 10N
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 993 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 72 mm
- Piston stroke
- 61 mm
- Compression ratio
- 7.9
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 2.8 l
- Coolant capacity
- 4.9 l
- Power
- 40 KM @ 5400 obr./min
- Torque
- 70 Nm
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 43 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 420 l
- Curb weight
- 785 kg
- Gross weight
- 1205 kg
- Roof load
- 60 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 800 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 430 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4124 mm
- Width
- 1590 mm
- Height
- 1375 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2395 mm
- Front track
- 1300 mm
- Rear track
- 1299 mm
- Turning circle
- 9.2 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front brakes
- Drum
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Tire size
- 155/80 SR13
- Rim size
- 13
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
1.2 (52 KM)
Gasoline · 1973–1977
- Engine power
- 52 KM
- Torque
- 80 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,196 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 21.5 s
- Maximum speed
- 130 km/h
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Basic version information
Opel Kadett Kadett C- Brand
- Opel
- Model
- Kadett
- Version
- Kadett C
- Engine
- 1.2 (52 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1973
- End of production
- 1977
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 130 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 21.5 s
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 8.5 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- 12N
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 1196 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 79 mm
- Piston stroke
- 61 mm
- Compression ratio
- 7.8
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 2.8 l
- Coolant capacity
- 4.7 l
- Power
- 52 KM @ 5600 obr./min
- Torque
- 80 Nm
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 43 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 420 l
- Curb weight
- 785 kg
- Gross weight
- 1205 kg
- Roof load
- 60 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 800 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 430 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4124 mm
- Width
- 1580 mm
- Height
- 1375 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2395 mm
- Front track
- 1300 mm
- Rear track
- 1299 mm
- Turning circle
- 9.2 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front brakes
- Drum
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Tire size
- 155/80 SR13
- Rim size
- 13
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
1.2 (55 KM)
Gasoline · 1973–1979
- Engine power
- 55 KM
- Torque
- 84 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,196 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
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Basic version information
Opel Kadett Kadett C- Brand
- Opel
- Model
- Kadett
- Version
- Kadett C
- Engine
- 1.2 (55 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1973
- End of production
- 1979
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Engine
- Engine model / code
- 12N
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 1196 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 79 mm
- Piston stroke
- 61 mm
- Compression ratio
- 7.8
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 2.8 l
- Coolant capacity
- 4.6 l
- Power
- 55 KM @ 5400 obr./min
- Torque
- 84 Nm @ 3400 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Curb weight
- kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4124 mm
- Width
- 1580 mm
- Height
- 1385 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2395 mm
- Front track
- 1300 mm
- Rear track
- 1299 mm
- Turning circle
- 9.2 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
1.2 S (60 KM)
Gasoline · 1973–1979
- Engine power
- 60 KM
- Torque
- 90 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,196 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 17.5 s
- Maximum speed
- 142 km/h
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Basic version information
Opel Kadett Kadett C- Brand
- Opel
- Model
- Kadett
- Version
- Kadett C
- Engine
- 1.2 S (60 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1973
- End of production
- 1979
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 142 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 17.5 s
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 7.9 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- 12S
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 1196 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 79 mm
- Piston stroke
- 61 mm
- Compression ratio
- 9
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 2.8 l
- Coolant capacity
- 4.7 l
- Power
- 60 KM @ 5400 obr./min
- Torque
- 90 Nm
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 43 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 420 l
- Curb weight
- 785 kg
- Gross weight
- 1205 kg
- Roof load
- 60 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 800 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 430 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4124 mm
- Width
- 1580 mm
- Height
- 1375 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2395 mm
- Front track
- 1300 mm
- Rear track
- 1299 mm
- Turning circle
- 9.2 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front brakes
- Drum
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Tire size
- 155/80 SR13
- Rim size
- 13
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
1.6 S (75 KM)
Gasoline · 1973–1979
- Engine power
- 75 KM
- Torque
- 113 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,584 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 17.5 s
- Maximum speed
- 142 km/h
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Basic version information
Opel Kadett Kadett C- Brand
- Opel
- Model
- Kadett
- Version
- Kadett C
- Engine
- 1.6 S (75 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1973
- End of production
- 1979
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 142 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 17.5 s
Engine
- Engine model / code
- 16S
- Engine displacement
- 1584 cm³
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- CIH
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 85 mm
- Piston stroke
- 69.8 mm
- Compression ratio
- 8.8
- Engine oil capacity
- 3.8 l
- Coolant capacity
- 6.6 l
- Power
- 75 KM @ 5200 obr./min
- Torque
- 113 Nm @ 4000 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 43 l
- Curb weight
- kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4124 mm
- Width
- 1580 mm
- Height
- 1375 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2395 mm
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 3
- Front suspension
- Double wishbone
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
1.2 (52 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 1973–1977
- Engine power
- 52 KM
- Torque
- 80 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,196 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 21.5 s
- Maximum speed
- 130 km/h
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Basic version information
Opel Kadett Kadett C- Brand
- Opel
- Model
- Kadett
- Version
- Kadett C
- Engine
- 1.2 (52 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1973
- End of production
- 1977
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 130 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 21.5 s
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 8.5 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- 12N
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 1196 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 79 mm
- Piston stroke
- 61 mm
- Compression ratio
- 7.8
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 2.8 l
- Coolant capacity
- 4.7 l
- Power
- 52 KM @ 5600 obr./min
- Torque
- 80 Nm
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 43 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 420 l
- Curb weight
- 785 kg
- Gross weight
- 1205 kg
- Roof load
- 60 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 800 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 430 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4124 mm
- Width
- 1580 mm
- Height
- 1375 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2395 mm
- Front track
- 1300 mm
- Rear track
- 1299 mm
- Turning circle
- 9.2 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 3
- Front brakes
- Drum
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Tire size
- 155 SR13
- Rim size
- 13
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
1.2 S (60 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 1973–1979
- Engine power
- 60 KM
- Torque
- 90 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,196 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 17.5 s
- Maximum speed
- 142 km/h
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Basic version information
Opel Kadett Kadett C- Brand
- Opel
- Model
- Kadett
- Version
- Kadett C
- Engine
- 1.2 S (60 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1973
- End of production
- 1979
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 142 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 17.5 s
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 7.9 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- 12S
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 1196 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 79 mm
- Piston stroke
- 61 mm
- Compression ratio
- 9
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 2.8 l
- Coolant capacity
- 4.7 l
- Power
- 60 KM @ 5400 obr./min
- Torque
- 90 Nm
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 43 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 420 l
- Curb weight
- 785 kg
- Gross weight
- 1205 kg
- Roof load
- 60 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 800 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 430 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4124 mm
- Width
- 1580 mm
- Height
- 1375 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2395 mm
- Front track
- 1300 mm
- Rear track
- 1299 mm
- Turning circle
- 9.2 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 3
- Front brakes
- Drum
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Tire size
- 155 SR13
- Rim size
- 13
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
1.0 (48 KM)
Gasoline · 1973–1979
- Engine power
- 48 KM
- Torque
- 70 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 993 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 22.5 s
- Maximum speed
- 128 km/h
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Basic version information
Opel Kadett Kadett C- Brand
- Opel
- Model
- Kadett
- Version
- Kadett C
- Engine
- 1.0 (48 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1973
- End of production
- 1979
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 128 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 22.5 s
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 7.4 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- 10S
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 993 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 72 mm
- Piston stroke
- 61 mm
- Compression ratio
- 7.9
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 2.8 l
- Coolant capacity
- 4.9 l
- Power
- 48 KM @ 5600 obr./min
- Torque
- 70 Nm
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 43 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 420 l
- Curb weight
- 785 kg
- Gross weight
- 1205 kg
- Roof load
- 60 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 800 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 430 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4124 mm
- Width
- 1590 mm
- Height
- 1375 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2395 mm
- Front track
- 1300 mm
- Rear track
- 1299 mm
- Turning circle
- 9.2 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front brakes
- Drum
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Tire size
- 155/80 R13
- ABS
- no