In 1977 as an answer to the competition providing more powerful
engines the more powerfull1.6S is introduced into the Opel
Kadett C. The1.6S was sufficiently more powerful for the light
Kadett, but remained less powerful than the GT/E.

Specifications 1.6 CIH
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1.6S*
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Production
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As from May 1977
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Maximum power
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75 pk (55 kW)
at 5200 rpm
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Maximum torgue
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115 Nm
at 3800-4200 rpm
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Number of cylinders
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4 in line
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Bore x
Stroke
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85x69,8 mm
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Cubic capacity
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1584 cc
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Compression ratio
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8,8:1
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petrol type,
requires octane number (RON)
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Super
minus 98 RON
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fuel supplies
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Solex 32 DIDTA
2-choke carburateur
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Choke
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Automatic
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Idle speed
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850 tpm
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Maximum rpm
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Briefly maximum. 6150 rpm/constantly
maximum 6000 rpm
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crankshaft
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5x bearings
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camshaft
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Operated by means of chain, 3x
bearings
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oil capacity
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3.8 litre
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Firing order
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1-3-4-2
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