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Opel Kadett C City

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6 versions · 6 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.0 (40 KM) Selected Gasoline 40 KM 1974–1979
1.2 (51 KM) Selected Gasoline 51 KM 1973–1979
1.2 (54 KM) Selected Gasoline 54 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
1.6 S (75 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 75 KM 1973–1979

Selected engine version

1.0 (40 KM)

Gasoline · 1974–1979

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

Brand
Opel
Model
Kadett
Version
Kadett C City
Engine
1.0 (40 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
1974
End of production
1979
Body type
Hatchback
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
37 l
Maximum trunk capacity
410 l
Curb weight
795 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
3895 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 (51 KM)

Gasoline · 1973–1979

Engine power
51 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

Brand
Opel
Model
Kadett
Version
Kadett C City
Engine
1.2 (51 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
1973
End of production
1979
Body type
Hatchback
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, Transverse
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
51 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
80 Nm @ 3400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
37 l
Minimum trunk capacity
410 l
Curb weight
795 kg
Gross weight
1205 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
800 kg
Trailer load without brakes
430 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3895 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
Front-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 (54 KM)

Gasoline · 1973–1979

Engine power
54 KM
Torque
83 Nm
Engine displacement
1,196 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
19 s
Maximum speed
142 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Kadett
Version
Kadett C City
Engine
1.2 (54 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
1973
End of production
1979
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
142 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
19 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
12N
Engine position
Front, Transverse
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
54 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
83 Nm

Volume and weight

Curb weight
795 kg
Gross weight
1205 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3895 mm
Width
1580 mm
Height
1375 mm
Wheelbase
2395 mm
Front track
1300 mm
Rear track
1299 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.2 S (60 KM)

Gasoline · 1973–1979

Engine power
60 KM
Torque
88 Nm
Engine displacement
1,196 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
18 s
Maximum speed
140 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Kadett
Version
Kadett C City
Engine
1.2 S (60 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
1973
End of production
1979
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
140 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
18 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.1 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
12S
Engine position
Front, Transverse
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
88 Nm @ 3400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
37 l
Minimum trunk capacity
410 l
Curb weight
795 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
3895 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
Front-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
13 s
Maximum speed
155 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Kadett
Version
Kadett C City
Engine
1.6 S (75 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
1973
End of production
1979
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
155 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
16S
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1584 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
6.6 l
Power
75 KM @ 5000 obr./min
Torque
113 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
37 l
Minimum trunk capacity
410 l
Curb weight
792 kg
Gross weight
1205 kg
Roof load
60 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
485 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3895 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
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Tire size
155/80 SR13
Rim size
13
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.6 S (75 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1973–1979

Engine power
75 KM
Torque
113 Nm
Engine displacement
1,584 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13 s
Maximum speed
155 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Kadett
Version
Kadett C City
Engine
1.6 S (75 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
1973
End of production
1979
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
155 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
16S
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1584 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
6.9 l
Power
75 KM @ 5000 obr./min
Torque
113 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
37 l
Minimum trunk capacity
410 l
Curb weight
792 kg
Gross weight
1205 kg
Roof load
60 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
485 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3895 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
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Rim size
13
ABS
no