Specifications: Opel Kadett E 1.6 D (55 Hp) 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989

1984 Opel Kadett E - Photo 1

Opel Kadett E 1.6 D (55 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Kadett
Generation Kadett E
Modification (Engine) 1.6 D (55 Hp)
Start of production 1984 year
End of production 1989 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Diesel
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 150 km/h
93.21 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 17.4 kg/Hp, 57.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.9 kg/Nm, 100.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 55 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre 34.4 Hp/l
Torque 96 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
70.81 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code 16D
Engine displacement 1598 cm3
97.52 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 80 mm
3.15 in.
Piston Stroke 79.5 mm
3.13 in.
Compression ratio 23:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 5 l
5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt
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Coolant 7.5 l
7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 955 kg
2105.41 lbs.
Max. weight 1445 kg
3185.68 lbs.
Max load 490 kg
1080.27 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 550 l
19.42 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 890 l
31.43 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 52 l
13.74 US gal | 11.44 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4218 mm
166.06 in.
Width 1658 mm
65.28 in.
Height 1400 mm
55.12 in.
Wheelbase 2520 mm
99.21 in.
Front track 1406 mm
55.35 in.
Rear (Back) track 1406 mm
55.35 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.5 m
34.45 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 Disc
Rear brakes Drum

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