Opel - Rekord E-2.0 S (101 Hp)

Opel - Rekord E

Last updated - June 27, 2025, 11 p.m.

Details	-
Brand	Opel
Model	Rekord
Generation	Rekord E
Modification	2.0 S (101 Hp)
Start Of Production	1977
End Of Production	1982

Performance

The Rekord is a decent car with an acceleration of 12.5 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, reaching a top speed of 173 km/h. Its drag coefficient of 0.45 is relatively average.

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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh	12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph	12.5 sec
Max Speed	173 km/h 107.5 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd	0.45

Body & Dimensions

The Rekord is a compact sedan with a length of 4593 mm, width of 1726 mm, and height of 1420 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2668 mm and a minimum turning circle of 10.8 meters. It can seat 5 people and has 2-4 doors.

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Rating
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 Rekord is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 10 l/100 km in urban areas, 7.6 l/100 km in extra urban areas, and 9.2 l/100 km combined.

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Rating
Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban	10 l/100 km 23.52 US mpg 28.25 UK mpg 10 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban	7.6 l/100 km 30.95 US mpg 37.17 UK mpg 13.16 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined	9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg 30.7 UK mpg 10.87 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Opel Rekord is equipped with a 1.9L, inline 4-cylinder engine with 101 HP and 155 Nm of torque. It features a SOHC valvetrain, carburettor fuel injection, and a 4-speed manual transmission that powers the rear wheels. The suspension consists of independent type McPherson in the front and Spring Strut in the rear. The engine has a compression ratio of 9.0 and a bore/stroke of 95.0 mm/69.8 mm.

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Rating
Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine
Power	101 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power Per Litre	51 Hp/l
Torque	155 Nm @ 3400-3800 rpm. 114.32 lb.-ft. @ 3400-3800 rpm.
Engine Model Code	20S
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
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
Front Suspension	Independent type McPherson
Rear Suspension	Spring Strut

Brakes

The Rekord car model features ventilated disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear, with a steering rack and pinion system and hydraulic power steering. It comes with 185/70 R14 tires and 14-inch wheel rims.

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Rating
Front Brakes	Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes	Drum
Steering Type	Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering	Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size	185/70 R14
Wheel Rims Size	14

Weight & Capacity

The Rekord has a weight-to-power ratio of 10.9 kg/Hp (91.8 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 7.1 kg/Nm (140.9 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 1100 kg (2425.08 lbs.) and a maximum weight of 1600 kg (3527.4 lbs.). The car has a trunk/boot space of 540 l (19.07 cu. ft.) and a fuel tank capacity of 65 l (17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal). The permitted trailer load with brakes is 1500 kg (3306.93 lbs.) and without brakes is 585 kg (1289.7 lbs.).

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Rating
Weight To Power Ratio	10.9 kg/Hp, 91.8 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	7.1 kg/Nm, 140.9 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.