The Rekord is a decent car with a moderate acceleration of 14 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and a top speed of 161 km/h. Its drag coefficient of 0.45 is relatively good, indicating a sleek design.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
14 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
14 sec
Max Speed
161 km/h 100.04 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.45
Body & Dimensions
The Rekord coupe offers a sleek and stylish design with a spacious interior. Its impressive performance and handling capabilities make it a perfect choice for those seeking a thrilling driving experience.
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Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Doors
2
Length
4607 mm 181.38 in.
Width
1728 mm 68.03 in.
Height
1380 mm 54.33 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 boasts a fuel-efficient petrol engine, delivering 11.7 l/100 km combined fuel consumption. It offers a comfortable and spacious interior, making it ideal for urban commuting and long road trips.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
11.7 l/100 km 20.1 US mpg 24.14 UK mpg 8.55 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Rekord boasts a 4-cylinder, inline engine with 97 horsepower and 168 Nm of torque. Its naturally aspirated engine delivers a power-to-liter ratio of 51.1 hp/l, highlighting its efficiency. The engine is paired with a 4-speed manual transmission and drives the rear wheels.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
97 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power Per Litre
51.1 Hp/l
Torque
168 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 123.91 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 car specs indicate a budget-friendly vehicle with disc brakes upfront and drum brakes at the rear. While the braking system is adequate for everyday driving, it lacks the sophistication of more expensive models.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Weight & Capacity
The Rekord has a weight-to-power ratio of 11.1 kg/Hp (89.8 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 6.4 kg/Nm (155.6 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 1080 kg (2380.99 lbs.) and a maximum weight of 1500 kg (3306.93 lbs.), with a maximum load capacity of 420 kg (925.94 lbs.). The trunk/boot space is at least 435 l (15.36 cu. ft.) and the fuel tank can hold 70 l (18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal). The car can tow up to 1500 kg (3306.93 lbs.) with brakes and 570 kg (1256.63 lbs.) without brakes.
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Weight To Power Ratio
11.1 kg/Hp, 89.8 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.4 kg/Nm, 155.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1080 kg 2380.99 lbs.
Max Weight
1500 kg 3306.93 lbs.
Max Load
420 kg 925.94 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
435 l 15.36 cu. ft.
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 Coupe
Fuel efficiency information is not in the given spec sheet.
Cargo capacity information is not in the given spec sheet.
Standard feature list is not in the given spec sheet.
161 km/h or 100.04 mph
14 seconds
0.45
The Rekord has a combined fuel consumption of 11.7 l/100 km.
The Rekord runs on petrol (Gasoline).
The Rekord offers a combination of fuel efficiency, comfort, and spaciousness, making it a well-rounded vehicle for various driving situations.
The Rekord features a carburettor fuel injection system.
The Rekord has a compression ratio of 9.8.
The Rekord comes equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission.
The Rekord has disc brakes upfront and drum brakes at the rear.
The lack of advanced off-road features suggests that the Rekord is not ideal for rough terrain.
The spec sheet does not include information regarding the standard features of the 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 of the Rekord is 11.1 kg/Hp (89.8 Hp/tonne).
The Rekord can tow up to 1500 kg (3306.93 lbs.) with brakes and 570 kg (1256.63 lbs.) without brakes.
The Rekord has at least 435 l (15.36 cu. ft.) of trunk/boot space.
