| Opel Kadett |  |
| Kadett C Aero |
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The Opel Kadett was a small family car built between 1962 and 1991. The Opel Kadett A was built between 1962 and 1965, the Opel Kadett B was built between 1965 and 1973, the Opel Kadett C was built between 1973 and 1979, the Opel Kadett D was built between 1979 and 1984 and the Opel Kadett E was built between 1984 and 1991. In 1991 the Opel Kadett was replaced with the Opel Astra.
The Opel Kadett C was the last model to have rear-wheel drive and was offered in numerous variants, i.e. 4-door saloon, 2-door saloon, 2-door estate (Caravan), 2-door hatchback (City) and 2-door coupé.
In 1976 Opel presented another special body variant, i.e. the Opel Kadett Areo. The Opel Kadett Aero 1.6 S was used as base for the Bitter Super Aero.
| ENGINE | ||
| Configuration | L4 | L4 |
| Displacement | 97 cu in | 1584 cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.35 in x 2.75 in | 85,0 mm x 69,8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.8 : 1 | 8,8 : 1 |
| Fuel delivery | Solex double carburettor | Solex double carburettor |
| Horsepower | 75 hp at 5200 rpm | 55 kW at 5200 rpm |
| Torque | 83 lb ft at 3800-4200 rpm | 115 Nm at 3800-4200 rpm |
| DIMENSIONS | ||
| Length | 163.5 in | 4154 mm |
| Width | 62.2 in | 1580 mm |
| Height | 54.1 in | 1375 mm |
| Weight | 2028 lbs | 920 kg |
| Wheelbase | 94.3 in | 2395 mm |
| Track (Front/Rear) | 51.2 in / 51.2 in | 1300 mm / 1300 mm |
| Wheels | 6 J 13 | 6 J 13 |
| Tires | 175/70 SR 13 | 175/70 SR 13 |
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Top speed | 98 mph | 157 km/h |
| Acceleration | 0-60 mph : 12.8 sec | 0-100 km/h : 13,0 sec |