In 1983, Opel presented a sporting version of the Kadett D, named GT / E, exactly like the famous version of the Kadett C. Available with 3 or 5-door bodywork, the GT / E was equipped with a 1796cc 4-cylinder engine with Bosch L-Jetronic injection system, which gave 115 horsepower at 5800 rpm. The gearbox was 5-speed. The top speed was 187 km / h. Outwardly the GT / E differed from the other versions for some specific finishes and rims. 36,513 copies of the GT / E were produced up to 1984.