Opel Kadett C Caravan 1.2 (55 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Opel Kadett C Caravan 1.2 (55 Hp) /Station wagon (estate) 1973 - 1979/

What is the body type of Opel Kadett C Caravan?

Station wagon (estate), 3-5 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1973 Kadett C Caravan 1.2 (55 Hp)?

138 km/h | 86 mph
0-100 km/h: 20 sec
0-60 mph: 19 sec

What is the power output of Opel Kadett Station wagon (estate) 1973 1.2 (55 Hp)?

55 Hp, 84 Nm
62 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Opel Kadett Station wagon (estate) 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 Caravan Station wagon (estate) 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 Station wagon (estate)?

4140 mm
162.99 in.

What is the width of 1973 Opel Kadett Station wagon (estate)?

1580 mm
62.2 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1973 Opel Kadett C Caravan 1.2 (55 Hp)?

800 kg
1764 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1973 Opel Kadett C Caravan 1.2 (55 Hp)?

1250 kg
2756 lbs.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1973 Opel Kadett C Caravan 1.2 (55 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Opel

Model

Kadett

Generation

Kadett C Caravan

Modification (Engine)

1.2 (55 Hp)

Start of production

1973 year

End of production

1979 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

3-5

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

20 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

20 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

19 sec

Maximum speed

138 km/h 86 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

14.5 kg/Hp, 68.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

9.5 kg/Nm, 105 Nm/tonne

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

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

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

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

800 kg 1764 lbs.

Max. weight

1250 kg 2756 lbs.

Max load

450 kg 992 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4140 mm 162.99 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

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