The Opel Rekord is a compact car with impressive acceleration, reaching 0-100 km/h in just 20 seconds. Its top speed is 143 km/h, making it a great option for city driving. The car's drag coefficient is 0.46, indicating a relatively smooth ride.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
20 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
20 sec
Max Speed
143 km/h 88.86 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.46
Body & Dimensions
The Opel Rekord is a Sedan with 2-4 doors, a length of 4567 mm (179.8 in) and a width of 1718 mm (67.64 in). It has a wheelbase of 2668 mm (105.04 in) and a ground clearance of 130 mm (5.12 in). It can comfortably seat 5 people and has a minimum turning circle of 11.4 m (37.4 ft).
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
2-4
Length
4567 mm 179.8 in.
Width
1718 mm 67.64 in.
Height
1415 mm 55.71 in.
Wheelbase
2668 mm 105.04 in.
Front Track
1419 mm 55.87 in.
Rear Track
1400 mm 55.12 in.
Min Turning Circle
11.4 m 37.4 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
130 mm 5.12 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Rekord is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 10.3 liters per 100 kilometers, equivalent to 22.84 US mpg or 27.43 UK mpg.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
10.3 l/100 km 22.84 US mpg 27.43 UK mpg 9.71 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Rekord is a rear-wheel drive car powered by a 1.7-liter, 4-cylinder internal combustion engine that produces 66 horsepower at 5300 rpm and 118 Nm of torque at 2600 rpm. It has a 4-speed manual transmission and a carburettor fuel injection system.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
66 Hp @ 5300 rpm.
Power Per Litre
38.9 Hp/l
Torque
118 Nm @ 2600 rpm. 87.03 lb.-ft. @ 2600 rpm.
Engine Displacement
1698 cm3 103.62 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
88 mm 3.46 in.
Piston Stroke
69.8 mm 2.75 in.
Compression Ratio
8.2
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
3.8 l 4.02 US qt | 3.34 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
20W-50 / API SD, API SE, API SF
Coolant
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Brakes
The Rekord car model features disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear, providing a reliable braking system.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Weight & Capacity
The Rekord car model boasts an impressive weight-to-power ratio of 16.1 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 9 kg/Nm. With a kerb weight of 1065 kg and a maximum weight of 1545 kg, this car is designed for optimal performance. The trunk space offers a minimum of 408 liters of storage, and the fuel tank capacity is 70 liters. Additionally, the car has a permitted trailer load of 1250 kg with brakes and 570 kg without brakes.
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Weight To Power Ratio
16.1 kg/Hp, 62 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
9 kg/Nm, 110.8 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1065 kg 2347.92 lbs.
Max Weight
1545 kg 3406.14 lbs.
Max Load
480 kg 1058.22 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
408 l 14.41 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1250 kg 2755.78 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
570 kg 1256.63 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Opel - Rekord D
The Rekord has 2-4 doors.
The ground clearance of the Rekord is 130 mm (5.12 in).
The Rekord can comfortably seat 5 people.
The Opel Rekord can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 20 seconds.
The top speed of the Opel Rekord is 143 km/h.
The drag coefficient of the Opel Rekord is 0.46.
Petrol (Gasoline)
10.3 liters per 100 kilometers
22.84 US mpg
1698 cm3 or 103.62 cu. in.
Carburettor
4-speed manual
Disc
Drum
Rekord
The Opel Rekord is a line of executive cars produced by Opel.
The Opel Rekord was first introduced in 1953.
Five generations of the Opel Rekord were produced from 1953 to 1986.
The maximum weight of the Rekord car model is 1545 kg (3406.14 lbs).
The fuel tank capacity of the Rekord car model is 70 liters (18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal).
The minimum trunk space of the Rekord car model is 408 liters (14.41 cu. ft.).
