Opel Kadett B

Opel Kadett B
Opel Kadett B 2-door Limousine
Overview
ManufacturerOpel (General Motors)
Production1965–1973
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car (C)
Body style
RelatedOpel Olympia A
Powertrain
Engine
  • petrol:
  • 1972-73: 993 cc ohv I4 (export)
  • 1965-73: 1078 cc ohv I4
  • 1971-73: 1196 cc ohv I4
  • 1967-70: 1492 cc CIH I4 (export)
  • 1967-70: 1698 cc CIH I4
  • 1967-73: 1897 cc CIH I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,416 mm (95.1 in)
Length
  • 4,100 mm (160 in) (estate)
  • 4,105 mm (161.6 in) (sedan)
  • 4,182 mm (164.6 in) (coupé, fastback)
Width1,573 mm (61.9 in)
Height1,274 mm (50.2 in)
to 1,405 mm (55.3 in)
(according to wheel size and body type)
Chronology
PredecessorOpel Kadett A
SuccessorOpel Kadett C

The Opel Kadett B is a car that was launched by Opel at the Frankfurt Motor Show in late summer 1965.[2][3] The Kadett B was larger all-round than the Kadett A: 5% longer both overall and in terms of the wheelbase, 7% wider and 9% heavier (unladen weight), albeit 10 mm (0.39 in) lower in basic standard "Limousine" (sedan/saloon) form.[4] Production ended in July 1973, with the successor model introduced a month later following the summer shut-down, in August. Unlike its predecessor, it bore no relation to the Vauxhall Viva, which had moved to its own platform for its corresponding second generation.

  1. ^ Leeps (1989-06-04). "Rust Busters". New Straits Times: New Sunday Times, 21. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
  2. ^ Zink, Günther (2009), Oldtimer Katalog (in German), vol. 23, Königswinter: HEEL Verlag, p. 265, ISBN 978-3868520675
  3. ^ Oswald, Werner (2003). Deutsche Autos 1945–1990 [German cars, 1945-1990] (in German). Vol. 3. Motorbuch Verlag. p. 213. ISBN 3-613-02116-1.
  4. ^ Oswald 1945 - 90 (vol 3), pp. 199 & 215