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Cavalier
1978 Vauxhall Cavalier
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Cavalier
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
Mark I
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
2.0
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
101 hp
Power (kW)
74 kW
Torque
153 Nm (113 lb-ft)
Top speed
180 km/h
(112 mph)
Displacement
1,979 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,440 mm
(174.8 in)
Width
1,670 mm
(65.7 in)
Height
1,380 mm
(54.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,520 mm
(99.2 in)
Curb weight
1,000 kg
(2,205 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,400 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,800 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
10W-50
15W-40
20W-40
20W-50
Engine Configuration
Bore
95 mm
(3.7 in)
Stroke
69.8 mm
(2.7 in)
Compression Ratio
9 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Rear
Suspension, Front
Independent
Yes
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Trailing Arm
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
50 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Yes
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
8.6 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,380 mm
(54.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,380 mm
(54.3 in)
Ground Clearance
110 mm
(4.3 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
970 mm
(38.2 in)
Head Room, Rear
950 mm
(37.4 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,060 mm
(41.7 in)
Leg Room, Rear
830 mm
(32.7 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,350 mm
(53.1 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,350 mm
(53.1 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,420 kg
(3,131 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,130 kg
(2,491 lb)
Cargo Capacity
420 kg
(926 lb)
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Max Towbar Download
45 kg
(99 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-B
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
Windscreen Wipers
Intermittent Control
Yes
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Heated Windows
Rear
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Optional
Carpets
Front
Rear
Ashtray
Front
Rear
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Optional
Steering Wheel
Number of Spokes
2
Colour
Black
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Light
Optional
Rear Trunk
Volume
470 litres
Design
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Entry Guard Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Collapsible
Yes
Front Seats
Armrest
Middle
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Features
Other Features
Horn
Single Note
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car
Cavalier
Model
3 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Cavalier Standard
1975–1995
Cavalier Sedan Generations
1 of 5
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Mark I
1975–1981
Year
1978
Powertrain
2.0
Horsepower
101 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline