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1979 - Opel - Kadett Coupe L

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1. Kadett Coupe L 1979
General Information
Make Opel
Model Kadett Coupe L
Production Year 1979
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2390 mm     (94,1 in)
Front Track 1300 mm     (51,2 in)
Rear Track 1300 mm     (51,2 in)
Length 4130 mm     (162,6 in)
Width 1580 mm     (62,2 in)
Height 1340 mm     (52,8 in)
Ground Clearance 150 mm     (5,9 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,73
Weight 920 kg     (2026,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 43 litre   (9,5 Imp gal ,  11,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Opel
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1584 cc     (96,66 cu in)
Bore 85 mm     (3,35 in)
Stroke 69,8 mm     (2,75 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,22
Unitary Capacity 396 cc/cylinder    (24,17 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 75 HP     (55,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 113 N.m     (83,4 lb.ft ,  11,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 102,7 N.m    (5200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 81,5 HP/ton    (60,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 47,3 HP/litre    (35,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 160 km/h   (99,4 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,89 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,8
Turning Circle Diameter 9,9 m    (32,5 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.LongTrailRA.CS.TLB.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)