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Opel Kadett

1937 – 1993 · GERMANY

Opel›Kadett

The Opel Kadett made a comeback in 1962, more than two decades after its original model was discontinued in 1940. Reintroduced as the Kadett A, this small family car was available in various versions, including a 2-door saloon, 3-door Car-A-Van (estate), and a coupé. The initiative to bring back the Kadett was driven by Opel Product Director Karl Stief, who was tasked by General Motors to create a strong competitor to Volkswagen. The development of the 1962 Kadett was shrouded in secrecy, with very little information available about its history. It is believed that General Motors intended to keep a new platform-sharing technique between Opel and Vauxhall under

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6 generations of the Opel Kadett

Version	Years	Engine	Gearbox	Drive	Body
Opel Kadett '37	1937 to 1940	1.1L naturally aspirated inline-four	Manual	RWD	SEDAN
Opel Kadett A	1962 to 1965	1.0L naturally aspirated	Manual	RWD	WAGON, SEDAN, COUPE
Opel Kadett B	1965 to 1973	naturally aspirated	Auto, Manual	RWD	FASTBACK, COUPE, SEDAN, WAGON
Opel Kadett C	1973 to 1977	inline-four	Auto, Manual	RWD	TARGA, HATCHBACK, COUPE, SEDAN, WAGON
Opel Kadett D	1979 to 1984	naturally aspirated	Auto, Manual	FWD	VAN, HATCHBACK, WAGON, FASTBACK
Opel Kadett E	1984 to 1991	Inline-four	Auto, Manual	FWD	SEDAN, HATCHBACK, CONVERTIBLE, WAGON, VAN