Specifications: Vauxhall Cavalier Mk III 1.6 (82 Hp) 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier Mk III - Photo 1

Vauxhall Cavalier Mk III 1.6 (82 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Vauxhall
Model Cavalier
Generation Cavalier Mk III
Modification (Engine) 1.6 (82 Hp)
Start of production 1988 year
End of production 1992 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 8.9 l/100 km
26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 5.2 l/100 km
45.2 US mpg
54.3 UK mpg
19.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 6.8 l/100 km
34.6 US mpg
41.5 UK mpg
14.7 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 14 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 14 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 13.3 sec
Maximum speed 178 km/h
110.6 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 12.4 kg/Hp, 80.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.8 kg/Nm, 127.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 82 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 51.3 Hp/l
Torque 130 Nm @ 2600 rpm.
95.88 lb.-ft. @ 2600 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code 16SV
Engine displacement 1598 cm3
97.52 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 79 mm
3.11 in.
Piston Stroke 81.5 mm
3.21 in.
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 3.5 l
3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
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Coolant 5.8 l
6.13 US qt | 5.1 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1020 kg
2248.72 lbs.
Max. weight 1550 kg
3417.17 lbs.
Max load 530 kg
1168.45 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 530 l
18.72 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 840 l
29.66 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 61 l
16.11 US gal | 13.42 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4432 mm
174.49 in.
Width 1706 mm
67.17 in.
Height 1400 mm
55.12 in.
Wheelbase 2600 mm
102.36 in.
Front track 1426 mm
56.14 in.
Rear (Back) track 1423 mm
56.02 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.29
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Front suspension Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 175/70 R14
Wheel rims size 14

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