Main technical characteristics (Opel Kadett E)

The four-stroke, four-cylinder, in-line petrol engine is mounted transversely to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The engine uses a valve timing mechanism with a lateral camshaft installed in the cylinder block.

• Engine model: 12SC
• Cylinder diameter, mm: 79.
• Piston stroke, mm: 61.
• Working volume, cm: 1196.
• Compression ratio: 9.
• Compression pressure, kg/cm²: 12.5.

Nominal power "net" / at crankshaft speed of 5600 rpm:

• according to ISO, kW: 40;
• according to DIN, hp: 54.

Maximum torque according to DIN, kgf.m/at crankshaft speed of 3600 rpm: 8.4.

Cylinder firing order: 1-3-4-2.