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Opel Kadett C Coupe

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Engine versions

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9 versions · 9 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.0 (48 KM) Selected Gasoline 48 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 1977–1979
1.9 GT/E (105 KM) Selected Gasoline 105 KM 1975–1977
2.0 E Rallye (110 KM) Selected Gasoline 110 KM 1977–1979
2.0 GT/E (115 KM) Selected Gasoline 115 KM 1977–1979
1.0 (40 KM) Selected Gasoline 40 KM 1973–1979

Selected engine version

1.0 (48 KM)

Gasoline · 1973–1979

Engine power
48 KM
Torque
71 Nm
Engine displacement
993 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
22.5 s
Maximum speed
132 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Kadett
Version
Kadett C Coupe
Engine
1.0 (48 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1973
End of production
1979
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
132 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
Valvetrain
OHV
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
71 Nm @ 3400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
43 l
Curb weight
790 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
4127 mm
Width
1580 mm
Height
1340 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 (52 KM)

Gasoline · 1973–1977

Engine power
52 KM
Torque
79 Nm
Engine displacement
1,196 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
21 s
Maximum speed
136 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Kadett
Version
Kadett C Coupe
Engine
1.2 (52 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1973
End of production
1977
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
136 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
21 s

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
4.7 l
Power
52 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
79 Nm @ 3400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
43 l
Curb weight
805 kg
Gross weight
1170 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4127 mm
Width
1580 mm
Height
1340 mm
Wheelbase
2395 mm
Front track
1300 mm
Rear track
1301 mm
Ground clearance
140 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 (55 KM)

Gasoline · 1973–1979

Engine power
55 KM
Torque
84 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 Coupe
Engine
1.2 (55 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1973
End of production
1979
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
142 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
19 s

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

Fuel tank
43 l
Curb weight
805 kg
Gross weight
1170 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4127 mm
Width
1580 mm
Height
1340 mm
Wheelbase
2395 mm
Front track
1300 mm
Rear track
1301 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
88 Nm
Engine displacement
1,196 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
17 s
Maximum speed
146 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Kadett
Version
Kadett C Coupe
Engine
1.2 S (60 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1973
End of production
1979
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
146 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
17 s

Engine

Engine model / code
12S
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
9.2
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
43 l
Curb weight
835 kg
Gross weight
1200 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4127 mm
Width
1580 mm
Height
1340 mm
Wheelbase
2395 mm
Front track
1300 mm
Rear track
1301 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

1.6 S (75 KM)

Gasoline · 1977–1979

Engine power
75 KM
Torque
113 Nm
Engine displacement
1,584 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13 s
Maximum speed
160 km/h
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Brand
Opel
Model
Kadett
Version
Kadett C Coupe
Engine
1.6 S (75 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1977
End of production
1979
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
160 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13 s

Engine

Engine model / code
16S
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1584 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
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 @ 5200 obr./min
Torque
113 Nm @ 3800-4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
43 l
Curb weight
890 kg
Gross weight
1270 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4127 mm
Width
1580 mm
Height
1340 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

1.9 GT/E (105 KM)

Gasoline · 1975–1977

Engine power
105 KM
Torque
149 Nm
Engine displacement
1,897 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10 s
Maximum speed
180 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Kadett
Version
Kadett C Coupe
Engine
1.9 GT/E (105 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1975
End of production
1977
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
180 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
19E
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1897 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
93 mm
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
6.8 l
Power
105 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
149 Nm @ 3400-4600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Curb weight
915 kg
Gross weight
1290 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4127 mm
Width
1580 mm
Height
1340 mm
Wheelbase
2395 mm
Front track
1304 mm
Rear track
1300 mm
Turning circle
9.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.0 E Rallye (110 KM)

Gasoline · 1977–1979

Engine power
110 KM
Torque
159 Nm
Engine displacement
1,979 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9 s
Maximum speed
189 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Kadett
Version
Kadett C Coupe
Engine
2.0 E Rallye (110 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1977
End of production
1979
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
189 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9 s

Engine

Engine model / code
20E
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1979 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.4
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
6.6 l
Power
110 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
159 Nm @ 3400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
43 l
Curb weight
920 kg
Gross weight
1295 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4127 mm
Width
1580 mm
Height
1340 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
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.0 GT/E (115 KM)

Gasoline · 1977–1979

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
159 Nm
Engine displacement
1,979 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.5 s
Maximum speed
190 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Kadett
Version
Kadett C Coupe
Engine
2.0 GT/E (115 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1977
End of production
1979
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
190 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.5 s

Engine

Engine model / code
20E
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1979 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.6
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
6.6 l
Power
115 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
159 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Curb weight
920 kg
Gross weight
1295 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4127 mm
Width
1580 mm
Height
1340 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
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.0 (40 KM)

Gasoline · 1973–1979

Engine power
40 KM
Torque
69 Nm
Engine displacement
993 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
26.5 s
Maximum speed
125 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Kadett
Version
Kadett C Coupe
Engine
1.0 (40 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1973
End of production
1979
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
125 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
Valvetrain
OHV
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
69 Nm @ 3400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
43 l
Curb weight
790 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
4127 mm
Width
1580 mm
Height
1340 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 SR13
Rim size
13
ABS
no