Vauxhall Cavalier Coupe/Hatchback
Overview
| Produced: |
1975-1981 |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Hatchback,3 doors,4 seats Coupe,2 doors,4 seats |
The Vauxhall Cavalier appeared in late 1975. This was identical to the Opel Ascona with the front end from the Manta and Vauxhall Viva engine. The Cavalier had the four cylinder engine of 1,584 or 1,897 cc (70 or 90 bhp). The more powerful unit gave acceleration of 0-60 in 11 seconds (0-100 kph) in 11.5 seconds).
The car was built in Belgium for two years before production moved to Britain. Practical Classics August 2010 - Featuring Buyers Guide Vauxhall Cavalier MKI (1975-1981). Click Here to view in our shop.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1584cc | S4 OHV | VW Flat 4 (Type I) | 85mm x 69mm | |
| 1897cc | S4 OHV | |||
| 1979cc | S4 OHV |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 mph | 11.2 s | 24 mpg |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | Vauxhall Viceroy 2.5 (1981) | Barons | 15 Dec 2002 | £950.00 | - |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Buying Guide - Vauxhall Cavalier MKI (1975-1981) |
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| Publication | Practical Classics August 2010 | |||
| Buying Guide - Vauxhall Cavalier MKI (1975-1981) - It was the car that gave Ford a run for its money, but of you're thinking of buying one, read this first. | ||||
| Article |
Side by Side - Automotive Family Fare |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 2001 | |||
| Side by Side - Automotive Family Fare - 1946 Morris Eight Series E, 1954 Ford Popular 103E, 1966 Austin Cambridge A60, 1973 Hillman Hunter, 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier. | ||||
| Article |
Classics June 2002 pg 64 |
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| Publication | Classics June 2002 | |||
| Cavalier Attitudes. Every 1980s rep dreamed of alloys, velour and head rests on the back seat. But does that make a D-reg Cavalier CD a classic? The debate starts here. . . | ||||
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