opel ohv engine

The Opel OHV family (also known as the Kadett engine after its most-famous application) is a pushrod straight-4 engine. It was developed by Opel of Germany and released in 1965. Versions were in use through 1984.

1.1

The first version of the engine was billed as a "1.0", though it technically displaced 1.1 L (1078 cc). Applications:

1965-1973 Opel Kadett
1967-1970 Opel Olympia

1.2

A 1.2 L (1196 cc) version was also produced. Bore was 79 mm and stroke was 61 mm. Applications:

1965-1984 Opel Kadett
1967-1970 Opel Olympia
1970-1981 Opel Ascona
1970-1988 Opel Manta

1.0

A smaller 1.0 L (993 cc) version was producedin 1973. Bore was reduced to 72 mm while stroke remained at 61 mm. Applications:

1973-1979 Opel Kadett

Opel Ohv Engine

1.1

1.2

1.0

See also