Opel Kadett C 1.2 S (60 hp) Automatic

Gasoline engine with 60 hp (44 kW) and 66 lb-ft (90 Nm), built 1973–1979, sedan body, rear-wheel drive. The Opel Kadett C has 1 more powerful gasoline version.

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Power60 hp (44 kW)

Torque66 lb-ft (90 Nm)

0–62 mph17.5 s

Top speed88 mph (142 km/h)

FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version	1.2 S (60 hp) Automatic
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	9
Bore	79 mm
Stroke	61 mm
Engine oil capacity	3.0 qt (2.8 l)

Performance

Power	60 hp (44 kW) @ 5400 rpm
Torque	66 lb-ft (90 Nm)
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)	17.5 s
Top speed	88 mph (142 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

Fuel	Gasoline
Highway	30 mpg (7.9 l/100 km)
Fuel tank	11.4 gal (43 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body style	Sedan
Doors	5
Length	162.4 in (4,124 mm)
Width	62.2 in (1,580 mm)
Height	54.1 in (1,375 mm)
Curb weight	1,731 lb (785 kg)
Gross vehicle weight	2,657 lb (1,205 kg)
Cargo volume	14.8 cu ft (420 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	Rear-wheel drive
Tires	155 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 engines

Engine	Fuel	Power
1.0 (40 hp)	Gasoline	40 hp (29 kW)
1.0 (48 hp)	Gasoline	48 hp (35 kW)
1.2 (52 hp)	Gasoline	52 hp (38 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)
1.6 S (75 hp)	Gasoline	75 hp (55 kW)

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