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OpelOpel Kadett C Coupe 1.2 (55 Hp)1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Opel Kadett C Coupe 1.2 (55 Hp) /Coupe 1973 - 1979/
What is the body type of Opel Kadett C Coupe?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1973 Kadett C Coupe 1.2 (55 Hp)?
142 km/h | 88 mph
0-100 km/h: 19 sec
0-60 mph: 18.1 sec
What is the power output of Opel Kadett Coupe 1973 1.2 (55 Hp)?
55 Hp, 84 Nm
62 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Opel Kadett Coupe 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 Coupe Coupe 1973 1.2 (55 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1973 Opel Kadett Coupe?
4127 mm
162.48 in.
What is the width of 1973 Opel Kadett Coupe?
1580 mm
62.2 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1973 Opel Kadett C Coupe 1.2 (55 Hp)?
805 kg
1775 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1973 Opel Kadett C Coupe 1.2 (55 Hp)?
1170 kg
2579 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1973 Opel Kadett C Coupe 1.2 (55 Hp)?
4, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
Opel
Model
Kadett
Generation
Kadett C Coupe
Modification (Engine)
1.2 (55 Hp)
Start of production
1973
End of production
1979
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
5
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
19 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
19 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
18.1 sec
Maximum speed
142 km/h 88 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
14.6 kg/Hp, 68.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
9.6 kg/Nm, 104.3 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
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
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Coolant
4.6 l 4.86 US qt | 4.05 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
805 kg 1775 lbs.
Max. weight
1170 kg 2579 lbs.
Max load
365 kg 805 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity
43 l 11.36 US gal | 9.46 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4127 mm 162.48 in.
Width
1580 mm 62.2 in.
Height
1340 mm 52.76 in.
Wheelbase
2395 mm 94.29 in.
Front track
1300 mm 51.18 in.
Rear (Back) track
1301 mm 51.22 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