1968 Opel Kadett Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1965 - 1973
Price :	$1,780-$2,075
Weight :	1690 lbs \| 766.571 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1491 cc \| 91.0 cu in. \| 1.5 L.
Power :	80 BHP (58.88 KW) @ 5100 RPM
Torque :	87 Ft-Lbs (118 NM) @ 3400 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Stroke :	2.8 in \| 70 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Ignition system :	Solex 2 Barrel carb

Inline 4
Displacement :	1897 cc \| 115.8 cu in. \| 1.9 L.
Power :	102 BHP (75.072 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	115 Ft-Lbs (156 NM) @ 3100 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Stroke :	2.8 in \| 70 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Light Alloy
Ignition system :	Solex 2 barrel carb

Transmission:
4 Manual

Production Figures

Total Opel Production for 1968 :	539,099
1968 Opel Kadett

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	161.6 in \| 4105 mm.
Width :	61.9 in \| 1572 mm.
Height :	53.0 in \| 1346 mm.
Wheelbase :	95.1 in \| 2416 mm.
Front Track :	49.2 in \| 1250 mm.
Rear Track :	50.2 in \| 1275 mm.

Wagon

Chassis # 391383662
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Exterior
Price :	$2,075
Weight :	1780 lbs \| 807.394 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	164.4 in \| 4176 mm.
Width :	61.9 in \| 1572 mm.
Height :	53.0 in \| 1346 mm.
Wheelbase :	95.1 in \| 2416 mm.
Front Track :	49.2 in \| 1250 mm.
Rear Track :	50.2 in \| 1275 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : A-arms with lower transverse semi-elliptic leaf springs Rear : Rigid axle with coil springs

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	155x13

Recall

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Manufacturer	GEN MTRS CORP-OVERSEAS
NHTSA Campaign ID	69V002000
Notes	POSSIBILITY THAT CARBURETOR THROTTLE LINKAGE BRACKET MAY SEPARATE UN- DERCERTAIN CONDITIONS.IF SEPARA- TION OCCURS, WOULD AFFECT OPERATION OFACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CARBURETOR LINKAGE.THIS COULD PREVENT ENGINE RETURNINGTO IDLE SPEED, MAKING VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STOP.(CORRECT BY MODIFYINGBRACKET.)

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	GEN MTRS CORP-OVERSEAS
NHTSA Campaign ID	77V049000
Summary	ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, BOTH THE FUEL LINE TO THE FUEL INLET PIPE CONNECTION AND FUEL INLET PIPE TO CARBURETOR CONNECTION MAY SEPARATE IN SERVICE, RESULTING IN UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy	DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL CLAMPS ON FUEL LINE AND REPAIR FUEL INLET PIPE TO CARBURETOR, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK, LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT WHEN LEAKAGE OCCURS, AVEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS COULD RESULT.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer	GEN MTRS CORP-OVERSEAS
NHTSA Campaign ID	77V048000
Summary	ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, A REAR-END IMPACT AT CLOSING SPEEDS OF ABOUT 10 M.P.H. OR LESS COULD RESULT IN THE FUEL TANK BEING PUNCTURED BY A TAILLIGHT MOUNTING BOLT.
Remedy	DEALER WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE CAPS OVER EACH OF THE THREE RIGHT REAR TAILLIGHT MOUNTING BOLTS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL, RESULTING FROM AN IMPACT FROM THE REAR,COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1968 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,822
Avg. Household Income :	$7,850
Avg. Home :	$14,950
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.34

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Opel Kadett? A: The 1968 Opel Kadett has a wheelbase size of 95.10 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1968 Opel Kadett? A: The 1968 Opel Kadett has lengths of 161.60 and 164.40 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1968 Opel Kadett? A: The 1968 Opel Kadett has a width of 61.90 inches.

Q: How much did the 1968 Opel Kadett cost when new?A: The 1968 Opel Kadett cost approximately $1,780 to $2,075 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Opel Kadett? A: The 1968 Opel Kadett was offered as a Sedan, Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1968 Opel Kadett have? A: The 1968 Opel Kadett had 155x13 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Opel produce in 1968? A: Opel produced 539,099 automobiles in 1968.

Q: What engines did the 1968 Opel Kadett have? A: The 1968 Opel Kadett had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1491 cc | 91.0 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 80 BHP (58.88 KW) @ 5100 RPM and 87 Ft-Lbs (118 NM) @ 3400 RPM

Inline 4 (1897 cc | 115.8 cu in. | 1.9 L.) with 102 BHP (75.072 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 115 Ft-Lbs (156 NM) @ 3100 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1968 Opel Kadett have? A: The 1968 Opel Kadett had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.