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Vehicles›Make›Opel›Model›Kadett

1979 Opel Kadett

Germany Gasoline 2WD ConvertibleUpdated Aug 23, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Features Safety & Security Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1979
Make: Opel
Model

Kadett

Body Style

Convertible

Generation

C Facelift

Seats

4

Doors

2

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

2WD

Transmission

Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 1600 S Aero
Engine Configuration: Inline
Power (hp): 75 hp
Power (kW): 55 kW
Torque: 113 Nm (83 lb-ft)
Top speed: 152 km/h (94 mph)
0–60 mph: 12.3 seconds
0–100 km/h: 13 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length: 4,154 mm (163.5 in)
Width: 1,580 mm (62.2 in)
Height: 1,375 mm (54.1 in)
Wheelbase: 2,395 mm (94.3 in)
Curb weight: 920 kg (2,028 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 5,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 4,000 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
5W-40
10W-30

1,584 cc

10W-40

15W-40

20W-40

Engine Configuration

Bore: 85 mm (3.3 in)
Stroke: 69.8 mm (2.7 in)
Compression Ratio: 8.8 :1
Engine Configuration: Inline

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 44 litres

Fuel Consumption NEDC

Combined: 9.2 – 9.7 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,300 mm (51.2 in)
Track, Rear: 1,299 mm (51.1 in)
Turning Circle: 9.2 m
Ground Clearance: 140 mm (5.5 in)

Weight

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Cabriolet

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional
Adjustments: Mechanical

Windows

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Odometer Limit: 100,000 km/miles

Rear-view Mirror

Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type: Standard

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Yes
Back Pocket

Features

Other Features

Horn: Single Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack: Yes
Compressor: Optional
Fire Extinguisher: Optional
Warning Triangle: Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt

Three-Point-Belt: Front Seats

Seat Belt Colour: Black

Other

Car Classification

American Classification: Compact Car
British Classification: Small Family Car
Australian Classification: Small Car
European Segment: C-Segment
Car.info Classification: Medium Family Car

Opel emblem

Opel347 vehicles

Gross Weight

1,320 kg (2,910 lb)

Cargo Capacity

375 – 400 kg (827 – 882 lb)

Window Lifts, Front

Manual

Heated Windows

Rear

Heat-Insulating Windows

Optional

Safety Glass

Yes

Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows

Front: Optional
First Row: Optional
Second Row: Optional
Rear: Optional

Windows › Safety Glass

Front: Laminated
Side: Tempered
Rear: Tempered

Other Equipment

Sunroof: Optional
Tow Hook: Front
Rear
Antenna: Optional
Mud Flaps: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof

Sun Blind: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind

Tinted Glass: Optional

Other Equipment › Mud Flaps

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Lights

Main Beam: Halogen
Low Beam: Halogen
Rear Lights: Halogen
Fog Lights: Yes

Fog Lights

Rear: Halogen

Colour

Finish: Solid

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts: 4 pcs
Bolt Distance: 100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions: M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front: 57.1

Optional

Card Holder

Optional

Under Seats

Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment

Lockable: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats

Front: Optional

Lights

Read Light: Front
Guide Light: Entry Guard

Other Equipment

Driver Side: Optional
Clock: Analogue
12V Outlet: Front
Carpets: Optional
Ashtray: Optional
Cigarette Lighter: Optional

Other Equipment › Driver Side

Passenger Side: Optional

Other Equipment › Carpets

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Other Equipment › Ashtray

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

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

Front Seats

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes

First Aid Kit

Optional

Trunk Modules

Optional

KadettModel19 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Armrest: Optional

Convertible

Variant

Kadett Convertible Generations2 of 2

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

75 hp

Drivetrain

2WD

Fuel

Transmission

Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed

Gasoline