The Rekord boasts a modest performance with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 16.5 seconds and a top speed of 155 km/h. Its drag coefficient of 0.46 suggests moderate aerodynamic efficiency.
Specs
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
16.5 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
16.5 sec
Max Speed
155 km/h 96.31 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.46
Body & Dimensions
The Rekord is a sedan with a length of 4567 mm, width of 1718 mm, and height of 1415 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2668 mm and a minimum turning circle of 11.4 meters. The ride height and ground clearance are 130 mm.
Specs
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Rating
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 combined fuel consumption of 10.6 liters per 100 kilometers, equivalent to 22.19 US mpg or 26.65 UK mpg.
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Rating
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
10.6 l/100 km 22.19 US mpg 26.65 UK mpg 9.43 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Opel Rekord is a compact car with a 1.7L inline-four engine producing 83 horsepower and 128 Nm of torque. It features a manual transmission with 4 gears and rear-wheel drive.
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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Rating
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Weight & Capacity
The Opel Rekord is a mid-range car with a weight-to-power ratio of 12.8 kg/Hp and 77.9 Hp/tonne, making it a decent performer. It has a kerb weight of 1065 kg and a maximum weight of 1545 kg. The trunk boot space is 408 liters, and the fuel tank capacity is 70 liters. It can tow a trailer with a maximum weight of 1400 kg with brakes and 570 kg without brakes.
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Rating
Weight To Power Ratio
12.8 kg/Hp, 77.9 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
8.3 kg/Nm, 120.2 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
1400 kg 3086.47 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
570 kg 1256.63 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Opel - Rekord D
Sedan
2-4
2668 mm
The Rekord's 0-60 mph acceleration time is also 16.5 seconds.
The Rekord has a maximum speed of 155 km/h (96.31 mph).
The Rekord has a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.46, indicating moderate aerodynamic efficiency.
Petrol (Gasoline)
10.6 l/100 km (22.19 US mpg, 26.65 UK mpg)
9.43 km/l
The Opel Rekord has an internal combustion engine.
The Opel Rekord produces 83 horsepower at 5400 rpm.
The Opel Rekord has a manual transmission with 4 gears.
Disc
Drum
Rekord
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 weight-to-power ratio is 12.8 kg/Hp and 77.9 Hp/tonne.
The maximum weight of the Opel Rekord is 1545 kg or 3406.14 lbs.
The fuel tank capacity of the Opel Rekord is 70 liters or 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal.
