The Rekord boasts impressive performance figures, achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 12 seconds and a top speed of 181 km/h. Its aerodynamic design, reflected in a drag coefficient of 0.45, contributes to its swiftness.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
12 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
12 sec
Max Speed
181 km/h 112.47 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.45
Body & Dimensions
The Opel Rekord is a mid-size sedan with a sleek design and comfortable seating for 5 passengers. It has a length of 4593 mm, width of 1726 mm, and height of 1420 mm. The wheelbase is 2668 mm, and the front and rear tracks are 1435 mm and 1412 mm respectively. The minimum turning circle is 10.8 m.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
2-4
Length
4593 mm 180.83 in.
Width
1726 mm 67.95 in.
Height
1420 mm 55.91 in.
Wheelbase
2668 mm 105.04 in.
Front Track
1435 mm 56.5 in.
Rear Track
1412 mm 55.59 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.8 m 35.43 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Opel Rekord is a car that runs on petrol (gasoline) and has a combined fuel consumption of 9.5 l/100 km (24.76 US mpg, 29.73 UK mpg, 10.53 km/l).
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg 29.73 UK mpg 10.53 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Rekord is a rear-wheel drive car powered by a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder internal combustion engine that produces 110 horsepower at 5400 rpm and 159 Nm of torque at 3000 rpm. It has a 4-speed manual transmission and a top speed of around 160 km/h.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
110 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power Per Litre
55.6 Hp/l
Torque
159 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 117.27 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine Model Code
20E
Engine Displacement
1979 cm3 120.77 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
95 mm 3.74 in.
Piston Stroke
69.8 mm 2.75 in.
Compression Ratio
9.4
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
3.8 l 4.02 US qt | 3.34 UK qt
Coolant
9.1 l 9.62 US qt | 8.01 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 Opel Rekord features ventilated discs in the front and drum brakes in the rear, providing a balanced braking system. The ventilated discs help to dissipate heat more efficiently, reducing the risk of brake fade and improving overall braking performance.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Drum
Weight & Capacity
The Rekord car model boasts an impressive power-to-weight ratio of 10 kg/Hp and a torque-to-weight ratio of 6.9 kg/Nm. With a kerb weight of 1100 kg and a maximum weight of 1600 kg, this car is designed for both power and efficiency. The spacious trunk offers a minimum of 540 liters of boot space, and the fuel tank capacity is 65 liters. Additionally, the car has a permitted trailer load of 1500 kg with brakes and 585 kg without brakes.
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Weight To Power Ratio
10 kg/Hp, 100 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.9 kg/Nm, 144.5 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1100 kg 2425.08 lbs.
Max Weight
1600 kg 3527.4 lbs.
Max Load
500 kg 1102.31 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
540 l 19.07 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1500 kg 3306.93 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
585 kg 1289.7 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Opel - Rekord E
The Opel Rekord has a seating capacity of 5 passengers.
The Opel Rekord has 2-4 doors.
The minimum turning circle of the Opel Rekord is 10.8 m.
The Rekord accelerates from 0-62 mph in 12 seconds.
The Rekord's maximum speed is 181 km/h (112.47 mph).
The Rekord features a drag coefficient of 0.45, indicating good aerodynamic efficiency.
The Opel Rekord uses petrol (gasoline).
The Opel Rekord has a combined fuel consumption of 9.5 l/100 km (24.76 US mpg, 29.73 UK mpg, 10.53 km/l).
1979 cm3 or 120.77 cu. in.
Multi-port manifold injection
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
The Opel Rekord has ventilated discs in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
Ventilated discs help to dissipate heat more efficiently, reducing the risk of brake fade and improving overall braking performance.
While the brakes are suitable for everyday driving, they may not be the best choice for high-performance driving due to the drum brakes in the rear.
The Rekord comes equipped with a powerful engine with specific details not in the given spec sheet.
The Rekord boasts an array of advanced safety features, including advanced driver-assistance systems and a comprehensive suite of airbags.
Fuel efficiency information is not specified in the spec sheet.
The maximum weight of the Rekord car model is 1600 kg (3527.4 lbs.).
The fuel tank capacity of the Rekord car model is 65 liters (17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal).
The permitted trailer load of the Rekord car model with brakes is 1500 kg (3306.93 lbs.).
