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Specs of Opel Kadett C 1.2 (55 Hp) /1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979/

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Key specs

Opel Kadett C 1.2 (55 Hp) /Sedan 1973 - 1979/

What is the body type of Opel Kadett C?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the power output of Opel Kadett Sedan 1973 1.2 (55 Hp)?
55 Hp, 84 Nm
62 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Opel Kadett Sedan 1973 1.2 (55 Hp)?
1.2 l
1196 cm3
72.98 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1973 Opel 1.2 (55 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Opel Kadett C Sedan 1973 1.2 (55 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1973 Opel Kadett Sedan?
4124 mm
162.36 in.
What is the width of 1973 Opel Kadett Sedan?
1580 mm
62.2 in.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1973 Opel Kadett C 1.2 (55 Hp)?
4, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1.2 (55 Hp)
Start of production
1973 year
End of production
1979 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine specs

Power
55 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre
46 Hp/l
Torque
84 Nm @ 3400 rpm. 62 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
12N
Engine displacement
1196 cm3 72.98 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
79 mm 3.11 in.
Piston Stroke
61 mm 2.4 in.
Compression ratio
7.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine oil capacity
2.8 l 2.96 US qt | 2.46 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
4.6 l 4.86 US qt | 4.05 UK qt

Dimensions

Length
4124 mm 162.36 in.
Width
1580 mm 62.2 in.
Height
1385 mm 54.53 in.
Wheelbase
2395 mm 94.29 in.
Front track
1300 mm 51.18 in.
Rear (Back) track
1299 mm 51.14 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
9.2 m 30.18 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum