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Kadett
1981 Opel Kadett
Germany
Gasoline
FWD
Hatchback
Updated 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
1981
Make
Opel
Model
Kadett
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
D
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1300 S 3-door Hatchback
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
75 hp
Power (kW)
55 kW
Torque
99 Nm (73 lb-ft)
Top speed
158 km/h
(98 mph)
0–60 mph
12.9 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
13.5 seconds
Displacement
1,297 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,998 mm
(157.4 in)
Width
1,636 mm
(64.4 in)
Height
1,380 mm
(54.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,514 mm
(99.0 in)
Curb weight
850 kg
(1,874 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,200 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
15W-40
20W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
2.8 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
75 mm
(3.0 in)
Stroke
73.4 mm
(2.9 in)
Compression Ratio
9.2 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4
5-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
42 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
7.9 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,400 mm
(55.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,406 mm
(55.4 in)
Turning Circle
10 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,340 kg
(2,954 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
900 kg
(1,984 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
400 kg
(882 lb)
Cargo Capacity
490 kg
(1,080 lb)
Max Roof Load
60 kg
(132 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
General Motors Platforms
T Platform (FWD)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Black
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Windows
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
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Light
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Other Equipment
Driver Side
Optional
Clock
Optional
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Driver Side
Passenger Side
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
380 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
980 litres
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Armrest
Optional
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Features
Comfort Features
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Single Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Belt Pretensioner
Driver: Yes
Passenger: Yes
Rear: -
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
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
Kadett
Model
19 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Kadett Standard
1965–1986
Kadett Hatchback Generations
4 of 5
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D
1980–1984
Year
1981
Powertrain
1300 S 3-door Hatchback
Horsepower
75 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
FWD
Gasoline