Opel Kadett C City 1.2 (51 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Opel Kadett C City 1.2 (51 Hp) /Hatchback 1973 - 1979/

What is the body type of Opel Kadett C City?

Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Opel Kadett C City 1.2 (51 Hp)?

8.5 l/100 km
27.7 US mpg
33.2 UK mpg
11.8 km/l

How fast is 1973 Kadett C City 1.2 (51 Hp)?

130 km/h | 81 mph
0-100 km/h: 21.5 sec
0-60 mph: 20.4 sec

What is the power output of Opel Kadett Hatchback 1973 1.2 (51 Hp)?

51 Hp, 80 Nm
59 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Opel Kadett Hatchback 1973 1.2 (51 Hp)?

1.2 l
1196 cm³
72.98 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1973 Opel 1.2 (51 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Opel Kadett C City Hatchback 1973 1.2 (51 Hp)?

Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1973 Opel Kadett Hatchback?

3895 mm
153.35 in.

What is the width of 1973 Opel Kadett Hatchback?

1580 mm
62.2 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1973 Opel Kadett C City 1.2 (51 Hp)?

795 kg
1753 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1973 Opel Kadett C City 1.2 (51 Hp)?

1205 kg
2657 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1973 Opel Kadett Hatchback?

410 l
14.5 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1973 Opel Kadett C City 1.2 (51 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

Opel
- Opel Kadett
  - Kadett C City
    - 1.6 S (75 Hp) Automatic
    - 1.6 S (75 Hp)
    - 1.2 S (60 Hp)
    - 1.2 (54 Hp)
    - 1.2 (51 Hp)
    - 1.0 (40 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Opel

Model

Kadett

Generation

Kadett C City

Modification (Engine)

1.2 (51 Hp)

Start of production

1973

End of production

1979

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.5 l/100 km 27.7 US mpg
33.2 UK mpg
11.8 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

21.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

21.5 sec

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

20.4 sec

Maximum speed

130 km/h 81 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

15.6 kg/Hp, 64.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

9.9 kg/Nm, 100.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

51 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Power per litre

42.6 Hp/l

Torque

80 Nm @ 3400 rpm. 59 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

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

Engine oil capacity

2.8 l 2.96 US qt | 2.46 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

795 kg 1753 lbs.

Max. weight

1205 kg 2657 lbs.

Max load

410 kg 904 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

410 l 14.5 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

37 l 9.77 US gal | 8.14 UK gal

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

800 kg 1764 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

430 kg 948 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

3895 mm 153.35 in.

Width

1580 mm 62.2 in.

Height

1375 mm 54.13 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 front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Drum

Rear brakes

Drum

Tire size

155/80 SR13

Wheel rim size

Specs of Opel Kadett C City 1.2 (51 Hp) /1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979/