The Opel Rekord is a sedan with a top speed of 148 km/h (91.96 mph).
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Max Speed
148 km/h 91.96 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Opel Rekord is a mid-size sedan with a length of 4.55 meters, width of 1.76 meters, and height of 1.45 meters. It has a wheelbase of 2.67 meters and a turning circle of 11.74 meters. It has 5 seats and 4 doors.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4550 mm 179.13 in.
Width
1758 mm 69.21 in.
Height
1453 mm 57.2 in.
Wheelbase
2668 mm 105.04 in.
Front Track
1400 mm 55.12 in.
Rear Track
1400 mm 55.12 in.
Min Turning Circle
11.74 m 38.52 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Opel Rekord is a petrol-powered car with a combined fuel consumption of 11.5 liters per 100 kilometers, which is equivalent to 20.45 US mpg or 24.56 UK mpg. It's a fuel-efficient option for those looking for a reliable ride.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
11.5 l/100 km 20.45 US mpg 24.56 UK mpg 8.7 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a Rekord model with a 1698 cm3, inline 4-cylinder engine, which produces 75 HP at 5200 RPM and 127 Nm of torque at 2500-2900 RPM. The engine has a carburettor fuel system, naturally aspirated, and uses a 20W-50 / API SD, API SE, API SF oil. The car has a manual transmission with 3 gears, and the engine is longitudinally mounted at the front, driving the rear wheels. The car has a double wishbone front suspension and a rigid axle suspension with trailing arm and coil spring at the rear.
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
3 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Brakes
The car in question is a Rekord model. It comes equipped with disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. The steering type is a Cone worm with recirculation balls, and it has hydraulic power steering. The tire size for both the front and rear wheels is 175/75R13.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
Front wheel tires: 175/75R13 Rear wheel tires: 175/75R13
Weight & Capacity
The Rekord boasts a lightweight design, achieving a competitive weight-to-power ratio of 13.9 kg/Hp. This, coupled with a strong power-to-torque ratio of 121.5 Nm/tonne, translates to agile handling and responsive performance.
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Weight To Power Ratio
13.9 kg/Hp, 71.8 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
8.2 kg/Nm, 121.5 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1045 kg 2303.83 lbs.
Max Weight
1480 kg 3262.84 lbs.
Max Load
435 kg 959.01 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Opel - Rekord C
The length of the Opel Rekord is 4.55 meters (179.13 inches).
The Opel Rekord has 5 seats.
The turning circle of the Opel Rekord is 11.74 meters (38.52 feet).
The top speed of the Opel Rekord is 148 km/h (91.96 mph).
The Opel Rekord runs on petrol (gasoline).
The Opel Rekord has a combined fuel consumption of 11.5 liters per 100 kilometers, making it a relatively fuel-efficient option.
Yes, the Opel Rekord's fuel efficiency makes it a good choice for environmentally conscious drivers who want to reduce their carbon footprint.
The engine displacement is 1698 cm3 or 103.62 cu. in.
It has a manual transmission with 3 gears.
The engine is an inline 4-cylinder.
The car has disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear.
The car uses a Cone worm with recirculation balls steering type and has hydraulic power steering.
The tire size for both the front and rear wheels is 175/75R13.
The Opel Rekord was first introduced in 1953.
There were several generations of the Opel Rekord produced, with the car being in production from 1953 until 1986.
Opel Rekords were popular in Europe and were also exported to other parts of the world.
The Rekord has a kerb weight of 1045 kg (2303.83 lbs).
The Rekord can handle a maximum weight of 1480 kg (3262.84 lbs), including passengers and cargo.
The Rekord features a fuel tank with a capacity of 55 l (14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal).
