Opel OHV engine
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The Opel
OHV family (also known as the Kadett engine after its most famous application) is a pushrod straight-4
engine. It was developed by Opel of Germany
and released in 1962. Versions were in use through 1993.
which was produced from 1962 to 1965. Displacement was 993 cc with a 72.0 mm bore and a 61.0 mm stroke. The Kadett A had two different versions of the engine, namely 1,0 N (normal compression) with 40 hp ( 29 kW) and 1,0 S (super compression) with 48 hp (35 kW).
This engine was retired in 1965 in favor of the 1.1 but revived in 1973 as a basic engine of the Kadett C. It was revived a second time in 1982 for use in the Corsa A where it performed 45 hp ( 33 kW).
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Opel
Adam Opel AG, generally shortened to Opel, is a German automobile company founded by Adam Opel in 1862. Opel has been building automobiles since 1899, and became an Aktiengesellschaft in 1929...
OHV family (also known as the Kadett engine after its most famous application) is a pushrod straight-4
Straight-4
The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft....
engine. It was developed by Opel of Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and released in 1962. Versions were in use through 1993.
1.0
The first version of the engine was the 1.0 and placed in the Kadett AOpel Kadett
The Opel Kadett is a small family car produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel between 1937 and 1940, and then again from 1962 until 1991 , when it was replaced by the Opel Astra.-Original model :...
which was produced from 1962 to 1965. Displacement was 993 cc with a 72.0 mm bore and a 61.0 mm stroke. The Kadett A had two different versions of the engine, namely 1,0 N (normal compression) with 40 hp ( 29 kW) and 1,0 S (super compression) with 48 hp (35 kW).
This engine was retired in 1965 in favor of the 1.1 but revived in 1973 as a basic engine of the Kadett C. It was revived a second time in 1982 for use in the Corsa A where it performed 45 hp ( 33 kW).
Applications:
- 1962-1965 Opel Kadett A
- 1973-1979 Opel Kadett C
- 1982-1993 Opel CorsaOpel CorsaThe front-wheel drive Opel Corsa was first launched in September 1982 to replace the Opel Kadett C City, and to fill the gap vacated as the Kadett grew in size and price. Built in Zaragoza, Spain, the first Corsas were three-door hatchback and two-door saloon models, with four-door and five-door...
A / Vauxhall Nova
1.1
In 1965, the engine was enlarged for use in the all new Kadett B. Displacement was 1078 cc with a bore enlarged to 75.0 mm; stroke remained at 61.0 mm. The 1.1 N (normal compression) performed 45 hp (33 kW) and 50 hp (37 kW) after 1971. The 1.1 S had 55 hp (40 kW); in 1966 a special power version was introduced, the 1.1 SR with 60 hp (44 kW).Applications:
- 1965-1973 Opel KadettOpel KadettThe Opel Kadett is a small family car produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel between 1937 and 1940, and then again from 1962 until 1991 , when it was replaced by the Opel Astra.-Original model :...
B - 1967-1970 Opel OlympiaOpel OlympiaThe Opel Olympia is a small family car produced by the German automaker Opel from 1935 to 1940, from 1947 to 1953 and again from 1967 to 1970.The 1935 Olympia was Germany's first mass-produced car with an all-steel unitized body . This revolutionary technology reduced the weight of the car by 180...
A - 1968-1970 Opel GTOpel GTThe Opel GT is a two-seat sports car first presented as a styling exercise in 1965 at the Paris and Frankfurt motor shows, and introduced as a production model late in 1968 by Opel, a German subsidiary of General Motors...
1100
1.2
In 1971, a second enlargement made the 1.2 with a displacement of 1196 cc. Bore was enlarged to 79.0 mm and stroke was still at 61.0 mm. Performance of the 1.2 N varied from 52 to 55 hp (38 to 40 kW); the 1.2 S constantly had 60 hp (44 kW).Applications:
- 1971-1973 Opel KadettOpel KadettThe Opel Kadett is a small family car produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel between 1937 and 1940, and then again from 1962 until 1991 , when it was replaced by the Opel Astra.-Original model :...
B - 1973-1979 Opel KadettOpel KadettThe Opel Kadett is a small family car produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel between 1937 and 1940, and then again from 1962 until 1991 , when it was replaced by the Opel Astra.-Original model :...
C / Vauxhall ChevetteVauxhall ChevetteThe Chevette was a supermini model of car manufactured by Vauxhall in the UK from 1975 to 1984. It was Vauxhall's version of the family of small "T-Cars" from Vauxhall's parent General Motors ; the family included the Opel Kadett in Germany, the Isuzu Gemini in Japan, the Holden Gemini in... - 1979-1984 Opel KadettOpel KadettThe Opel Kadett is a small family car produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel between 1937 and 1940, and then again from 1962 until 1991 , when it was replaced by the Opel Astra.-Original model :...
D / Vauxhall AstraVauxhall AstraAstra is a model name which has been used by Vauxhall, the British subsidiary of General Motors , on their small family car ranges since 1979. Astras are technically essentially identical with similar vehicles offered by GM's German subsidiary Opel in most other European countries...
Mk 1 - 1984-1988 Opel KadettOpel KadettThe Opel Kadett is a small family car produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel between 1937 and 1940, and then again from 1962 until 1991 , when it was replaced by the Opel Astra.-Original model :...
E / Vauxhall AstraVauxhall AstraAstra is a model name which has been used by Vauxhall, the British subsidiary of General Motors , on their small family car ranges since 1979. Astras are technically essentially identical with similar vehicles offered by GM's German subsidiary Opel in most other European countries...
Mk 2 - 1970-1975 Opel AsconaOpel AsconaThe Opel Ascona was a mid-sized car produced by Opel. It had three generations produced from 1970 to 1988. In motorsport, the Ascona 400 rally car driven by Walter Röhrl won the World Rally Championship drivers' title in the 1982 season....
A - 1975-1979 Opel AsconaOpel AsconaThe Opel Ascona was a mid-sized car produced by Opel. It had three generations produced from 1970 to 1988. In motorsport, the Ascona 400 rally car driven by Walter Röhrl won the World Rally Championship drivers' title in the 1982 season....
B / Vauxhall Cavalier Mk 1 - 1970-1975 Opel MantaOpel MantaThe Opel Manta was a rear-wheel-drive sports coupé motor vehicle built by Opel, from 1970 to 1988.-1970–75: Opel Manta A:The Manta A was released in September 1970, two months ahead of the then new Opel Ascona on which it was based...
A - 1975-1979 Opel MantaOpel MantaThe Opel Manta was a rear-wheel-drive sports coupé motor vehicle built by Opel, from 1970 to 1988.-1970–75: Opel Manta A:The Manta A was released in September 1970, two months ahead of the then new Opel Ascona on which it was based...
B - 1982-1993 Opel CorsaOpel CorsaThe front-wheel drive Opel Corsa was first launched in September 1982 to replace the Opel Kadett C City, and to fill the gap vacated as the Kadett grew in size and price. Built in Zaragoza, Spain, the first Corsas were three-door hatchback and two-door saloon models, with four-door and five-door...
A / Vauxhall Nova (with catalyst 45 hp)