Opel Kadett E.

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Opel
Opel Kadett three-door (1984–1989)
Cadet E.
Production period:	08 / 1984-05 / 1993
Class :	Compact class
Body versions :	Hatchback , sedan , station wagon , convertible , vans
Engines:	Otto engines : 1.2–2.0 liters (40–115 kW) Diesel engines : 1.5–1.7 liters (40–60 kW)
Length:	3998-4230 mm
Width:	1663 mm
Height:	1400-1430 mm
Wheelbase :	2520 mm
Empty weight :	830-1040 kg
Previous model	Opel Kadett D
successor	Opel Astra F.

The Opel Kadett E is a type of vehicle of the compact class the Adam Opel AG , which from August 1984 to May 1993 as a successor to the Opel Kadett D was prepared in which he is the GM T platform (1979) said.

It was the fifth model in the Opel Kadett / Astra series produced since mid-1962 . In Great Britain, this generation, like its predecessor, was marketed as the Vauxhall Astra .

In just under nine years, a total of 3,779,289 copies rolled off the assembly line.

Model history

General

Rear view

When sales began in August 1984, both the three- or five-door hatchback versions and the likewise three- or five-door station wagon caravan were available from dealers. The latter was also offered in the three-door version as a delivery van without rear side windows. The fifth generation of the Opel Kadett (E) came on the market in 1984 as the successor to the Opel Kadett (D). The Opel Kadett was available as a three- or five-door hatchback sedan, notchback variant, station wagon, convertible and as a delivery van and panel van. The Kadett was offered with gasoline engines from 1.2 to 2.0 liters and an output of 40 to 115 kW and diesel engines with 1.5 to 1.7 liters and an output of 40 to 60 kW.

In September 1985, shortly after the IAA presentation, the notchback version followed, which Opel called “Formheck”.

The Kadett E also served as the basis for the panel van with the model name Opel Combo , which was produced from January 1986 to July 1994 . While the delivery van has the shape of the caravan, the combo with a higher roof, longer wheelbase, leaf spring rear axle and its rear doors that open to the side is a real van.

In May 1987, the last version was the convertible , which was designed and built by Bertone . Because of its streamlined body, which was tested in the wind tunnel, it was soon nicknamed "Windei".

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  Opel Kadett GSi (1984–1991)

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  Opel Kadett GSi (1984–1991)

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  Opel Kadett Caravan (1984–1989)

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  Rear view

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  Opel Kadett Notchback (1985–1989)

Facelift

In February 1989 the series received a facelift, which can be recognized from the outside by the smaller radiator grille.

Production of the last Kadett series was completed in July 1991. Its successor was named " Astra ". The only model variant that remained in the range until May 1993 was the convertible, before it was replaced by the open version of the Astra in late summer.

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  Opel Kadett five-door (1989–1991)

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  Rear view

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  Opel Kadett Notchback (1989–1991)

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  Opel Kadett Caravan (1989–1991)

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  Opel Kadett Cabriolet (1989–1993)

Engines

The Opel Kadett E was only offered with four-cylinder engines installed transversely at the front. Except for the GSi 16V with two overhead camshafts and 16 valves and the 1.2-liter engine with side camshaft and overhead valves , they have one overhead camshaft and eight valves:

Petrol engines

model	cylinder	Engine code	Cubic capacity cm³	Maximum power	construction time	comment
OHV engines
1.2S	4th	12SC	1196	40 kW (54 PS)	08.1984-07.1986
OHC engines
1.2S	4th	12pcs	1196	40 kW (54 PS)	08.1984-07.1986
1.3N	4th	13N	1297	44 kW (60 hp)	08.1984-07.1987
1.3	4th	13NB	1297	44 kW (60 hp)	08.1987-07.1989	(Euronorm)
1.3i	4th	C13N	1297	44 kW (60 hp)	09.1986-07.1990	(with catalyst )
1.3S	4th	13S / 13SC	1297	55 kW (75 PS)	08.1984-05.1986
1.4i	4th	C14NZ	1389	44 kW (60 hp)	01.1989-07.1991	(with catalyst)
1.4S	4th	14NV	1389	55 kW (75 PS)	01.1990-05.1991	(with Euronorm)
1.4Si	4th	C14SE	1389	60 kW (82 PS)	09.1989-07.1991	(with catalyst)
1.6i	4th	C16LZ	1598	55 kW (75 PS)	09.1986-07.1987	(with catalyst)
1.6i	4th	C16NZ	1598	55 kW (75 PS)	09.1987-05.1993	(with catalyst)
1.6i	4th	E16NZ	1598	55 kW (75 PS)	09.1987-05.1988	(with Euronorm)
1.6S	4th	16SV	1598	60 kW (82 PS)	09.1986-05.1988
OHC big block engines
1.6S	4th	16SH	1598	66 kW (90 PS)	08.1984-08.1986
1.8S	4th	E18NV / S18NV	1796	62 kW (84 PS)	09.1987-07.1988	(with Euronorm)
1.8i	4th	C18NT	1771	66 kW (90 PS)	04.1985-09.1985	(with catalyst)
1.8i	4th	C18NZ	1796	66 kW (90 PS)	06.1990-07.1991	(with catalyst)
1.8i	4th	C18NE	1796	74 kW (100 PS)	10.1985-07.1988	(with catalyst)
1.8i	4th	18SE	1796	82 kW (112 hp)	09.1986-08.1991	(without catalyst, only export)
1.8i GSi	4th	18E	1796	85 kW (115 PS)	08.1984-08.1986	(GSi, without catalyst)
2.0i	4th	20NE	1998	85 kW (115 PS)	09.1986-05.1989	(without catalyst)
2.0i GSi, 2.0i GT notchback	4th	C20NE	1998	85 kW (115 PS)	09.1986-05.1993	(with catalyst)
2.0i	4th	20SEH	1998	95 kW (129 hp)	09.1986-07.1989	(without catalyst)
DOHC big block engines
2.0i GSi 16V	4th	C20XE	1998	110 kW (150 PS)	03.1988-05.1991	(GSi 16V with vehicle catalytic converter)
2.0i 16V	4th	20XE	1998	115 kW (156 hp)	12.1987-05.1992	(GSi 16V without catalyst, only export)

Diesel engines

model	cylinder	Engine code	Cubic capacity cm³	Maximum power	construction time	comment
1.5 TD	4th	15DT (TC4EC1)	1488	53 kW (72 PS)	07.1988 - 07.1991	Engine developed by Isuzu (turbo with intercooler)
1.6 D	4th	16D	1598	40 kW (54 PS)	08.1984-01.1989
1.6 D	4th	16DA	1598	40 kW (54 PS)	01.1986-12.1989
1.7 D	4th	17D	1700	42 kW (57 hp)	02.1989-07.1991
1.7 TD	4th	17DT (TC4EE1)	1686	60 kW (82 PS)	09.1986-07.1991	Engine developed by Isuzu (turbo with intercooler)

Chassis / transmission

The chassis of the Kadett E was only slightly modified from the previous Kadett D model. As a typical front-wheel drive compact car, it has independent suspension on MacPherson struts with lower wishbones at the front and a torsion beam axle at the rear. Manual four- and five-speed vehicle transmissions were installed as the transmission. A three-speed automatic transmission of the type THM 125 from the parent company General Motors was available with some engines.

Equipment variants

The Opel Kadett E was initially offered in the following basic variants:

• LS (1984-1991)
• GL (1984–1990)
• GT (1984–1990)
• GLS (1984–1989)
• GSi (1984–1991)
• Convertible (1987-1993)

In the course of the Kadett E production, some special models were added:

year	designation	Base	feature	particularities
1986	CUP	five doors, hatchback	Decorative stripes in black all around	For the 1986 World Cup, only in polar white, bumpers and exterior mirrors in body color, B-pillar matt black; Five-door, normal seats in a special design
1986	Sprint (I)	three or five doors, hatchback	Sprint lettering on the driver and front passenger door, red decorative stripes all around	Rev counter, exterior mirror on the right, three-spoke sports steering wheel, rear fog light, sports transmission, bumper in GT design, sold as GT from 1987
1987	Jubilee	Hatchback and notchback	Decorative stripes in silver all around	Extended center console, asymmetrically split rear seat
1988-1991	Club	five-door caravan	Silver decorative stripes on the bumpers, in addition from the top of the turn signals to the top of the rear light	LS *, roof rails, exterior mirrors in body color, 2.0 liters with tachometer.
1988	Sprint (II)	Notchback with 2.0 liters	Irmscher equipment	Four-spoke Irmscher steering wheel, spoiler bumpers in Irmscher design, rear spoiler, side panels, sports suspension with lowering, production: 716 pieces.
1988	California	three or five doors, hatchback	yellow decorative stripes all around	LS *, warning buzzer, exterior mirrors in body color, 4 loudspeakers, sunroof, radio SC202
1988	SNOW	three or five doors, hatchback or notchback	White bumpers with red decorative stripes, SNOW lettering , white painted hubcaps	LS *, only available in polar white, exterior mirrors in vehicle color, seat heating for the driver, fog lights, headlight cleaning, footwell heating for the rear row of seats, GL hubcaps.
1988	TOP	three or five doors, hatchback	Silver decorative stripes all around	LS *, exterior mirrors in body color, rear spoiler
1988	Tiffany	Hatchback or notchback	golden stripes all around; Tiffany lettering on the fenders and tailgate - limited	Exterior mirrors in body color, height-adjustable driver's seat, asymmetrically split rear bench, two-tone fanfare, parking coin compartment in the center console. Only available in five colors

• Function package LS: trip meter, quartz clock, cigarette lighter, lighting for trunk and glove compartment, interval for rear wiper; for notchback: right outside mirror, different tire size. From model year 1988, the trip meter and the quartz watch were standard on all models.

After the facelift in 1989, the range of designs was renewed:

year	designation	Base	feature	particularities
from 1988	Club	Caravan only	Club lettering on the doors and tailgate, decorative strips in silver	Tachometer for 2.0 l
1989	Sunshine Club	Caravan only
1989	CS	three or five doors, hatchback		ABS as standard, rear headrests as standard
1989	Miami	three or five doors, hatchback	different versions, some with special paintwork
from 1989	GSi	three or five doors, hatchback	GSi emblem
1990	Dream	three or five doors, hatchback; four doors, notchback	Dream lettering on the fenders and rear, thin two-tone blue-turquoise decorative stripes below the windows, blue stripes in the bumpers	Basis GL; Sports seats, black interior with white stripes, SC202 radio, mirror housing in body color, tinted windows, aluminum wheels with 175/65 14 in radiant spoke design, metallic or mineral effect paint as standard. Only with 1.6-i or 1.7-D engine. Price April 1990: three-door petrol 22,395 DM, four-door 24,230 DM; Five-door 23,245 DM; Diesel three-door DM 22,555, four-door DM 24,390; Five-door model 23,405 DM
since 1990	champion	three or five doors, hatchback
1990	Life	three or five doors, hatchback
1991	Club special	Five-door caravan only
1991	Frisco	Hatchback or notchback	Three-spoke sports steering wheel, sports seats in front, rear spoiler in body color, sports exhaust tailpipe, rev counter, ABS as standard
1991	FUN	Hatchback or notchback	"Fun" lettering on both fenders and on the tailgate, special hubcaps	special upholstery, 5-speed gearbox, radio, cassette compartment, heat-insulating tinted all-round glazing, exterior mirrors in body color
1991	Beauty	Hatchback or notchback	"Beauty" on both front fenders, on the tailgate, rev counter, three-spoke steering wheel and velor trim, dark-light blue stripes on the body, mechanical sunroof, power steering, central locking

Convertible versions:

• Edition - model year 1989 (was also referred to as "Limited Edition" in an internal dealer information sheet, in pearl blue, pearl red or steel gray, aluminum wheels 5 1/2 x 14 in radiation spoke design)
• Edition - from 1990 (with special interior fittings and special exterior colors, from model year 1992 only referred to as "Cabrio Edition", then also omission of the GSi attributes - LCD speedometer, air scoops on the bonnet, GSi lettering, black stripe between taillights - for the 2.0i, still with GSi bumpers and side strips, now also for 1.6i, exterior colors model year 1990 1/2: emerald green, pearl blue, pearl red, Saturn metallic, black metallic / model year 1991: Casablanca white, emerald green, Nova black, pearl blue, pearl red, Saturn metallic , Aluminum wheels 5 1/2 x 14 in radiation spoke design)
• Special Edition - 1992 (with 2.0i engine, exterior color Pacific blue, with upholstery "Metallisee" anthracite, aluminum wheels 6 x 15 with cross spokes, with GSi bumpers and side strips, without GSi attributes - LCD speedometer, air scoops on the bonnet, GSi lettering, black Strips between taillights)
• Edition Fun - 1993 (1.6i engine, exterior colors Amparo blue or Caribbean blue metallic, with "Kandinsky" upholstery in anthracite, aluminum wheels 5 1/2 x 14 in a radial spoke design, with GSi bumpers and side strips)
• Edition Elegance - 1993 (1.6i engine, exterior colors dolomite gray or heliotrope, with upholstery "Dali" anthracite, aluminum wheels 5 1/2 x 14 with "turbine design", with GSi bumpers and sidebars)
• Edition Sportive - 1993 (1.6i engine, exterior colors carbon black or lobster red, with upholstery "Op-Art" anthracite, aluminum wheels 5 1/2 x 14 with pentagram spokes, with GSi bumpers and sidebars)

Equipment variants abroad:

• Arizona - 1986 (Switzerland, unknown model)
• Silver - 1987 (France, only available in silver)
• White - 1987 (France)
• Florida - 1988 (Switzerland, similar to the German model Snow )
• Calypso - 1988 (France, special model, unconfirmed limited to 200 pieces, only in monaco blue)
• Exclusive - 1990 (France)
• Dream - 1990 (Belgium, same as the German Dream )
• Hot - 1990 (Switzerland, based on GSi, similar to the German champion without fog lights, only three-door)
• Sprint - 1991 (France, similar to German Frisco )
• Expression - 1991 (Netherlands)
• Rivera - 1992 (France, similar to the German Cabriolet Special Edition )
• Sporty - 1992 (Belgium, no details known)
• Monte Carlo - 1993 (France, Cabrio, similar to German Cabriolet Edition Elegance )
• Essence - year? (France, unknown model)
• Ultima year? (France, unknown model)
• Club year? (German area, in contrast to the German model, there was also a hatchback or notchback)
• Frisco - year? (Switzerland, similar to the German Club Special , probably only Caravan)

Special modifications:

• Caravan with lifting and lowering device, lowered vehicle floor and glazed body by AMF-Bruns (Apen)
• Irmscher Junior Line
• Irmscher GS

Equipment variants: Logos

Cadet GSi

Opel Kadett GSi (1990)

The Opel Kadett E GSi was initially only offered as a hatchback and from 1987 also as a convertible. At the beginning it was sold with a 1.8-liter gasoline engine (internal identification: 18E) with 85 kW / 115 PS output without a catalytic converter. From 1986 it was also offered with the 74kW / 100PS strong engine C18NE. For model year 1987 the 1.8-liter engines were discontinued and were equipped with two different 2.0-liter engines (C20NE with catalytic converter 85kW / 115PS and 20SEH without catalytic converter 95kw / 129PS).

The Kadett GSi has gas pressure shock absorbers and, compared to the other models , springs that are tighter and approx. 15 mm shorter. The engines of the Kadett GSi have an oil cooler with a thermostat . The Kadett GSi was delivered with an anti-lock braking system and power steering on request . The version without power steering has a steering damper . The Opel Kadett GSi is equipped with internally ventilated disc brakes on the front axle.

The bumpers are more voluminous. Plastic panels are attached to the side skirts. The side protection strips are narrower, ventilation elements have been integrated into the bonnet, the rear lights have been darkened by embedded plastic strips. The rear fog light is also in the rear bumper, which means that the Kadett GSi has two reversing lights. The rear wiper was relocated because of the rear wing and driven through a hole in the rear window. In addition to the B-pillars, the tailgate between the rear lights is also covered with black film. The Opel emblems are attached to the bonnet and tailgate as a film. These measures make the GSi variant look different from the basic models.

Electric windows, electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors and an on-board computer were available as accessories. The on-board computer shows the current consumption, tank range, average speed, average consumption, stopwatch and the time.

In the interior, the Kadett GSi also differs from the basic models in features such as sports seats, LCD instruments, three-spoke steering wheel with GSi emblem, check control system in the upper area of ​​the dashboard, as well as changed seat covers, two reading lights and door panels. As a special extra, seats and side panels covered with Connolly leather were available on request.

In the three-door hatchback version, the GSi achieved a drag coefficient (c _w ) of 0.30, which was not achieved by any other vehicle in the compact class at the time (Golf II GTI: 0.37). This value is also proof that the plastic add-on parts of the GSi variant tested in the wind tunnel not only served the sporty appearance, but also had an aerodynamic function and both reduced lift and drag. The Kadett with hatchback without "spoiler" achieves a drag coefficient of 0.32.

The number of Kadett GSi in Germany has decreased drastically in recent years. The following number of vehicles was registered with the Federal Motor Transport Authority on the respective key dates :

With 18E motor (manufacturer / type code number 0039/642):

• January 1, 2008: 165
• January 1, 2009: 150
• January 1, 2010: 132
• January 1, 2011: 133
• January 1, 2012: 117
• January 1, 2013: 108
• January 1, 2014: 100

With C20NE motor (manufacturer / type code number 0039/673):

• January 1, 2008: 1255
• January 1, 2009: 1010
• January 1, 2010: 785
• January 1, 2011: 644
• January 1, 2012: 545
• January 1, 2013: 468
• January 1, 2014: 411
• January 1, 2019: 298

C20NE engine data

• Design: R4
• Valve control: Overhead camshaft with toothed belt drive
• Number of valves: 8
• Stroke × bore (mm): 86.0 × 86.0
• Displacement (cm³): 1998
• Power (kW / PS at 1 / min): 85/115 at 5,400
• Torque (Nm at 1 / min): 170 / 3,000
• Compression: 9.2: 1
• Engine management: Bosch Motronic ML 4.1, from model year 1990: Bosch Motronic M 1.5
• Emission control: regulated three-way catalytic converter

Kadett GSi 16V

Opel Kadett GSi Champion 16V
(1990–1991)

Modified Opel Kadett GSi 16V in rally use

The Kadett GSi 16V came onto the market in spring 1988 and is the first large-scale Opel model with four valves per cylinder. The specialty of the engine used (internal identifier: C20XE for the variants with a regulated catalytic converter) is the joint development of the very elaborately designed cylinder head with Cosworth in England. In contrast to the GSi 8V 2.0 l (C20NE), the engine has a manifold and knock control . Compared to the C20NE, the intake manifold is also much more complex.

The Kadett GSi 16V is adapted to the performance of the engine in numerous points. The rear axle was equipped with disc brakes (two-piston fixed calipers) instead of drum brakes. In addition, a reinforced anti-roll bar was installed at the front and an additional anti-roll bar on the torsion beam rear axle. The body of the Kadett 16V has a continuous central cross member at the front and a flatter lower cross member at the front, which means that the slightly narrower but higher radiator can be accommodated. In addition, the wheel arches are reinforced in the upper area at the transition to the A-pillar. There are also modifications to the steering and chassis. The five-speed manual gearbox (F20) of the Kadett 16V was also adapted to the power of the engine. The body had a C _w value of 0.30 and a frontal area of ​​2.03 m², which gives an aerodynamic drag area of ​​0.61 m².

The interior differs from the GSi 2.0 with a different gear knob (made of leather) and the 16V emblem on the steering wheel. Externally, the Kadett GSi 16V can be distinguished from the Kadett GSi by a 16V symbol on the front apron and on the tailgate. It also has a rear silencer with double rectangular tailpipes.

The special model Kadett GSi Champion, which, like the series GSi, was available with the 2.0i 8V (C20NE) as well as with the 2.0i 16V (C20XE), was offered from April 1990. At the beginning it was only available with three doors and had a standard English Connolly leather interior with leather seats from Recaro and leather-covered door panels. With the beginning of the 1991 model year in September 1990, the special model Champion was no longer only available as a three-door, but also as a five-door. Velor fabrics were now available ex works for all champions. The leather upholstery, still only available for the three-door Kadett GSi Champion, now cost 2400 DM surcharge. However, the five-door GSi could also be ordered with leather upholstery, but not for the five-door special model Champion. Only the five-door basic model GSi could be equipped with leather. However, the leather interior for the five-door model cost more than 1,200 DM more than for the three-door model. The five-door GSi 16V cost around 40,000 DM without any additional extras. The five-door version with full equipment in its original state is therefore a rarity today, not least because the five-door was sold far less often than the three-door. The 15-inch cross-spoke light alloy wheels with 185/55 R15 tires were also standard on the Kadett GSi Champion. Besides the Kadett Cabrio Spezial Edition, it was the only German Kadett model with standard 15-inch wheels.

The stock of Kadett GSi 16V (manufacturer / type code number 0039/773) in Germany has decreased drastically in recent years. The following number of vehicles was registered with the Federal Motor Transport Authority on the respective key dates :

• January 1, 2008: 880
• January 1, 2009: 712
• January 1, 2010: 630
• January 1, 2011: 553
• January 1, 2012: 484
• January 1, 2013: 430
• January 1, 2014: 410
• January 1, 2019: 383

C20XE motor data

• Design: R4
• Valve control: Two overhead timing belt driven camshafts
• Number of valves: 16
• Stroke × bore (mm): 86.0 × 86.0
• Displacement (cm³): 1998
• Power (kW / PS at 1 / min): 110/150 at 6,000
• Torque (Nm at 1 / min): 196 / 4,800, from model year 1993: 196 / 4,600
• Compression: 10.5: 1
• Engine management: Bosch Motronic M 2.5, from model year 1993: Bosch Motronic M 2.8
• Emission control: regulated three-way catalytic converter

Performance

The factory specifications for the Kadett GSi 16V were 7.9 s for acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h and a top speed of 217 km / h.

Competing models

At the time, the Kadett GSi 16V with 110 kW (150 PS) was far superior to its direct competitor, the Golf II GTI 16V , the engine of which in the version with catalytic converter still had 95 kW (129 PS), in terms of performance and at the same time required less fuel than other competing models.

Special features of the GT and Frisco models / Caravan Club Special

The Kadett E as GT and Frisco has a slightly changed, shorter gear ratio and some special equipment features. For example modified bumpers (from model year 1987), sports seats and a standard rev counter.

The Frisco model was also equipped with ABS as standard. In addition, the Frisco was optionally available with hydraulic power steering, as well as seat height adjustment and the rear side panels (only three-door models) matching the upholstery in the same material.

The GT and Frisco models were exclusively equipped with the well-known 1.6i engine (C16NZ - 55 kW / 75 PS) and the 1.8i engine (C18NZ - 66 kW / 90 PS) that was first available in 1990. The GT version was available between 1986 and 1987 with the C16LZ; the C16NZ was installed from mid-1987. The 2.0-liter engine (85 kW / 116 PS) was only available in the notchback version of both models.

The GT had three stages of evolution:

GT 1 (model year 1985–1986): gray bumpers, with gray side decor below the side strip, gray rear spoiler, GT logo in body color on front doors, interior with upholstery Lyon with door panels in synthetic leather, engines: 13S, 16SH, C18NT (1985), C18NE (1986)

GT 2 (model year 1987 to 1989 1/2): bumpers with trim in body color, bumpers and side strips with red decorative stripes, rear spoiler in body color, GT logo in gray or anthracite on front doors, interior with upholstery Lyon with door panels in upholstery fabric, also as Notchback, engines 16SV (1987), C16LZ / NZ, E18NV, C20NE (only GT notchback), except for the engines and the modified interior, the GT 2 corresponds to the Kadett E special model Sprint from model year 1986.

GT 3 (model year 1989 1/2 to 1990): bumpers in body color, rear spoiler in body color, plaid / sport upholstery, C16NZ, C18NZ and C20NE engines (notchback only), also applies to the Frisco

Similar to the GT, the caravan was in the Club version. Even if the external GT features were missing, the range of engines was similar and the interior also corresponded to the Kadett GT. Originally the Kadett E Caravan Club was a special model in the model year 1987, which found its way into the offer as a series model due to the great demand. For the 1991 model year, the Club Special was offered based on the Kadett Caravan Club. It has the same equipment features as the Caravan Club, but the Club Special also has the painted front bumper of the Kadett GT and a rear apron in the same color as the car. There are also exterior mirrors in body color, tinted glazing, roof rails, rev counter, cassette box, load compartment cover and SC 202 radio on board. The engine range extends from the well-known C16NZ, C18NZ and the C20NE, which is otherwise only available in the sedan.

Special features of the Kadett E Cabriolet

"Edition" logo of the Kadett Cabriolet

From August 1991, the convertible version of the Kadett E produced by Bertone in Turin was only referred to as an Opel Cabrio (only in the registration papers still as Kadett ) and was also equipped with the body details of the Kadett GSi in weaker engine variants .

Due to production problems with the successor Astra Cabrio, the Kadett Cabrio was produced until May 1993, while the production of the other models was stopped in July 1991. Shortly before the end of production there were only special models of the Kadett convertible. They were called e.g. B. Edition Sportive, Edition Elegance, Edition Fun or Bertone Edition.

designation

The Kadett E was the last compact car from Opel in Germany with the traditional name Kadett . The successor model was named Astra ( Astra F ), while Vauxhall was already selling the Kadett in Great Britain under this name. In South Africa, the Astra F continued to be sold under the name Opel Kadett F.

International models

The Kadett E was the first model developed in Germany to be offered on the American market again after a twenty-year break. The externally modified version there was called Pontiac LeMans and was produced by Daewoo in South Korea. After the blocking period set by General Motors expired in 1995, the Daewoo Nexia was also offered in Europe.

The car was also sold under the following names:

• Vauxhall Astra (hatchback and station wagon, UK )
• Vauxhall Belmont (notchback sedan, UK)
• Bedford Astravan or Astramax (caravan as delivery van or combo, Great Britain), from 1990 Vauxhall Astravan / Astramax
• Opel Monza (sedan and convertible, South Africa , not to be confused with the larger Opel Monza )
• Chevrolet Kadett ( Brazil )
• Chevrolet Ipanema (station wagon, Brazil)

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  Vauxhall Astra Mk. II

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  Pontiac LeMans

License replicas

Most of the production took place at Daewoo in South Korea. Later, the Nexia and Cielo models were also produced in Craiova, Romania, and in India. The Uzbek company UzDaewoo still manufactures the Nexia in a revised form in its factory in Asaka .

The Kadett is or was used as the basis for the following vehicles:

• Daewoo LeMans ( South Korea , Eastern Europe , Near and Middle East )
• Daewoo Racer ( South Korea , Eastern Europe , Near and Middle East )
• Daewoo Nexia / Cielo / Heaven / Fantasy / Pointer
• Daewoo Nexia II (Uzbekistan)
• Isuzu Optima (1985–1992, Nigeria )
• Asüna SE / GT (1991–1993, Canada )
• Passport Optima (1989–1991, Canada)

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  Asüna SE

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  Daewoo Racer

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  Daewoo Racer (rear view)

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  Daewoo Nexia

• 

  Daewoo Fantasy

Web links

Commons : Opel Kadett E  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• www.Kadett-Info.de - Comprehensive database on the equipment variants of the Kadett E.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ In the Opel nomenclature, the design of the light alloy rims is referred to as "radiation spoke design", see z.
   E.g . : brochure "Kadett E special models Life - Dream - Champion - Cabrio Edition - Caravan Club" 03.1990 order no. 01048:
   for Dream: page 9
   for Cabrio Edition: page 16,
   brochure Cabriolet Edition Fun 08.1992 order no. 010980
   et al.
2. ↑ ^{a b c} Stock of passenger cars on January 1, 2008 by manufacturer, trade name, selected features and displacement classes. (PDF) In: Statistische Mitteilungen des Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt FZ 2, January 1, 2008. Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt , June 2008, p. 71 , accessed on August 3, 2014 . 
3. ↑ ^{a b c} Stock of passenger cars on January 1, 2009 by manufacturer, trade name, selected features and cubic capacity. (PDF; 4.9 MB) In: Statistical reports from the Federal Motor Transport Authority FZ 2, January 1, 2009. Federal Motor Transport Authority , July 2009, p. 75 , accessed on August 3, 2014 . 
4. ↑ ^{a b c} Stock of passenger cars on January 1, 2010 by manufacturer, trade name, selected features and cubic capacity. (PDF; 4.1 MB) In: Statistische Mitteilungen des Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt FZ 2, January 1, 2010. Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt , July 2010, p. 75 , accessed on August 3, 2014 . 
5. ↑ ^{a b c} Stock of passenger cars on January 1, 2011 by manufacturer, trade name, selected features and cubic capacity. (PDF; 4.9 MB) In: Statistical Communications of the Federal Motor Transport Authority FZ 2, January 1, 2011. Federal Motor Transport Authority , July 2011, p. 79 , accessed on August 3, 2014 . 
6. ↑ ^{a b c} Stock of passenger cars on January 1, 2012 by manufacturer, trade name, selected features and cubic capacity. (PDF; 5.4 MB) In: Statistische Mitteilungen des Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt FZ 2, January 1, 2012. Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt , July 2012, p. 82 , accessed on August 3, 2014 . 
7. ↑ ^{a b c} Stock of passenger cars on January 1, 2013 by manufacturer, trade name and selected features. (PDF; 4.2 MB) In: Statistische Mitteilungen des Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt FZ 2, January 1, 2013. Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt , July 2013, p. 92 , accessed on August 3, 2014 . 
8. ↑ ^{a b c} Stock of passenger cars on January 1, 2014 by manufacturer, trade name and selected features. (PDF) In: Statistische Mitteilungen des Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt FZ 2, January 1, 2014. Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt , July 2014, p. 95 , accessed on August 3, 2014 .