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Opel Kadett C Caravan 1.2 (52 hp)

Gasoline engine with 52 hp (38 kW), built 1973–1979, station wagon body, front-wheel drive. The Opel Kadett C Caravan has 5 more powerful gasoline versions.

Power52 hp (38 kW)

0–62 mph22.5 s

Top speed81 mph (130 km/h)

FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version	1.2 (52 hp)
Displacement	1.2 L (1,196 cm³)
Cylinders	4
Cylinder layout	Inline
Engine position	Front, Transverse
Valves per cylinder	2
Fuel system	Carburetor
Compression ratio	7-8
Bore	79 mm
Stroke	61 mm
Engine oil capacity	3.0 qt (2.8 l)

Performance

Power	52 hp (38 kW) @ 5600 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)	22.5 s
Top speed	81 mph (130 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

Fuel	Gasoline
Highway	28 mpg (8.5 l/100 km)
Fuel tank	11.4 gal (43 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body style	Station wagon
Doors	5
Length	163.0 in (4,140 mm)
Width	62.2 in (1,580 mm)
Height	54.5 in (1,385 mm)
Curb weight	1,808 lb (820 kg)
Gross vehicle weight	2,800 lb (1,270 kg)

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	Front-wheel drive
Gears	4
Tires	155/80 SR13
Wheels	R13

What to check on an Opel Kadett with this engine

On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Opel Kadett C Caravan engines

Engine	Fuel	Power	Combined
1.0 (40 hp)	Gasoline	40 hp (29 kW)
1.2 (52 hp) Automatic	Gasoline	52 hp (38 kW)
1.2 (55 hp)	Gasoline	55 hp (40 kW)
1.2 S (60 hp)	Gasoline	60 hp (44 kW)
1.2 S (60 hp) Automatic	Gasoline	60 hp (44 kW)
1.6 S (75 hp)	Gasoline	75 hp (55 kW)
1.6 S (75 hp) Automatic	Gasoline	75 hp (55 kW)

← All Opel Kadett C Caravan engines

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