Specifications: Vauxhall Cavalier Mk III 1.8 (90 Hp) 1988, 1989

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier Mk III - Photo 1

Vauxhall Cavalier Mk III 1.8 (90 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Vauxhall
Model Cavalier
Generation Cavalier Mk III
Modification (Engine) 1.8 (90 Hp)
Start of production 1988 year
End of production 1989 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 10.2 l/100 km
23.1 US mpg
27.7 UK mpg
9.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 5.5 l/100 km
42.8 US mpg
51.4 UK mpg
18.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 7.1 l/100 km
33.1 US mpg
39.8 UK mpg
14.1 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 11.9 sec
Maximum speed 183 km/h
113.71 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11.8 kg/Hp, 84.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.2 kg/Nm, 139.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 90 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 50.1 Hp/l
Torque 148 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
109.16 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code 18SV
Engine displacement 1796 cm3
109.6 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84.8 mm
3.34 in.
Piston Stroke 79.5 mm
3.13 in.
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 4 l
4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
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Coolant 7 l
7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1060 kg
2336.9 lbs.
Max. weight 1610 kg
3549.44 lbs.
Max load 550 kg
1212.54 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 1437 mm
56.57 in.
Rear (Back) track 1432 mm
56.38 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
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 175/70 R14
Wheel rims size 14

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