The Opel Rekord is a reliable and efficient car with a top speed of 156 km/h and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 15 seconds. It has a drag coefficient of 0.50, making it a relatively aerodynamic vehicle.
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
15 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
15 sec
Max Speed
156 km/h 96.93 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.50
Body & Dimensions
The Opel Rekord is a station wagon (estate) with 5 seats and 3-5 doors. It has a length of 4594 mm (180.87 in), width of 1715 mm (67.52 in), height of 1440 mm (56.69 in), and a wheelbase of 2668 mm (105.04 in). The front and rear tracks are 1419 mm (55.87 in) and 1400 mm (55.12 in) respectively. The minimum turning circle is 11.4 m (37.4 ft) and the ride height/ground clearance is 130 mm (5.12 in).
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Rating
Body Type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
5
Doors
3-5
Length
4594 mm 180.87 in.
Width
1715 mm 67.52 in.
Height
1440 mm 56.69 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 Opel Rekord is a petrol-powered car with a combined fuel consumption of 11.8 liters per 100 kilometers, equivalent to 19.93 US mpg or 23.94 UK mpg. It's a fuel-efficient option for daily driving.
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Rating
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
11.8 l/100 km 19.93 US mpg 23.94 UK mpg 8.47 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Opel Rekord is a rear-wheel drive car with a 1.9L inline 4-cylinder engine producing 97 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. It features a manual transmission with 4 gears and a naturally aspirated engine.
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Rating
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
97 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power Per Litre
51.1 Hp/l
Torque
145 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 106.95 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Engine Displacement
1897 cm3 115.76 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
93 mm 3.66 in.
Piston Stroke
69.8 mm 2.75 in.
Compression Ratio
9.8
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
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 features disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. This combination offers reliable stopping power but lacks the sophistication of a fully disc brake setup.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Weight & Capacity
The Rekord boasts a lightweight design with a weight-to-power ratio of 11.4 kg/Hp, offering nimble handling and agility. Its impressive power-to-torque ratio of 130.6 Nm/tonne further enhances its performance capabilities. With a maximum weight capacity of 1685 kg and a generous fuel tank capacity of 70 l, the Rekord is well-suited for both daily commutes and weekend adventures.
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Weight To Power Ratio
11.4 kg/Hp, 87.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.7 kg/Nm, 130.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1110 kg 2447.13 lbs.
Max Weight
1685 kg 3714.79 lbs.
Max Load
575 kg 1267.66 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1500 kg 3306.93 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
570 kg 1256.63 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Opel - Rekord D Caravan
The Rekord has 3-5 doors.
The length of the Rekord is 4594 mm (180.87 in).
The ground clearance of the Rekord is 130 mm (5.12 in).
The top speed of the Opel Rekord is 156 km/h or 96.93 mph.
The Opel Rekord can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 15 seconds.
The drag coefficient of the Opel Rekord is 0.50, indicating a relatively aerodynamic design.
The Opel Rekord runs on petrol (gasoline).
The Opel Rekord has a combined fuel consumption of 11.8 liters per 100 kilometers, making it a relatively fuel-efficient option.
Yes, the Opel Rekord's fuel efficiency and decent fuel range make it suitable for long road trips, especially for daily driving.
The Opel Rekord has a manual transmission with 4 gears.
The Opel Rekord has an inline 4-cylinder engine configuration.
The Opel Rekord has a carburettor fuel injection system.
The Rekord has disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear.
The braking system is effective for most driving situations but could be improved with larger or more advanced brake components.
The drum brakes at the rear may not be suitable for off-road driving where more aggressive braking is required.
1953-1986
Durability, reliability, and fuel efficiency
Mid-size car
The kerb weight of the Rekord is 1110 kg.
The Rekord can handle a maximum weight of 1685 kg.
The spec sheet does not include information regarding fuel consumption.
