Opel Kadett
Every Opel Kadett generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1962–1998 5 generations · 39 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 39 → 54 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 4 Legendary 4 Legendary · 1 Epic
All 5 Opel Kadett Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
The Kadett E's swoopy 'teardrop' nose wasn't new — Opel lifted the front styling directly off its 1981 Tech 1 concept car.
The Kadett D introduced Family I with hydraulic valve lifters, a first for Opel that let mechanics swap clutches without pulling the gearbox.
More than half of every Kadett C that Opel built — 52% of 1.7 million cars — left West Germany, making it as much an export hit as a home-market compact.
The sleek two-seat Opel GT sports car was basically a Kadett B underneath — its body was even built by a French contractor in Creil.
Opel let the Kadett name sit unused for 22 years — a casualty of WWII — before reviving it for this all-new 1962 generation.
Collectors Who Spotted the Opel Kadett
No member has published a public street spot of the Opel Kadett yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Opel Kadett Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadett E (1984–1998) | 1984–1998 | Epic | 1.2L I4 | 54 hp · 62 lb-ft | — | — | 13 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Kadett D (1979–1984) | 1979–1984 | Legendary | 1.0L I4 | 49 hp | — | — | 7 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Kadett C (1973–1979) | 1973–1979 | Legendary | 1.0L I4 | 39 hp · 51 lb-ft | — | — | 8 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Kadett B (1965–1973) | 1965–1973 | Legendary | 1.1L I4 | 44 hp · 55 lb-ft | — | — | 9 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Kadett A (1962–1965) | 1962–1965 | Legendary | 1.0L I4 | 39 hp · 52 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Opel Kadett on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.