The Opel Rekord is a mid-range car with a decent acceleration of 14 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, a top speed of 168 km/h, and a drag coefficient of 0.45, making it a comfortable ride on the highway.
Specs
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
14 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
14 sec
Max Speed
168 km/h 104.39 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.
Specs
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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 offers impressive fuel efficiency, with a combined consumption of 9.9 l/100 km. It boasts a powerful engine and agile handling, making it a capable and fuel-efficient daily driver.
Specs
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Rating
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.9 l/100 km 23.76 US mpg 28.53 UK mpg 10.1 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Opel Rekord is a rear-wheel drive car with a naturally aspirated inline-4 engine, producing 101 horsepower at 5600 rpm. It has a 3-speed automatic transmission and features an independent McPherson front suspension and a spring strut rear suspension.
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
3 gears, automatic 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. The car rides on 185/70 R14 tires with 14-inch wheel rims.
Specs
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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 Opel Rekord is a mid-range car with a weight-to-power ratio of 11.1 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 7.2 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1120 kg and a maximum weight of 1600 kg. The car has a maximum load capacity of 480 kg and a trunk boot space of 540 liters. The fuel tank capacity is 65 liters.
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Rating
Weight To Power Ratio
11.1 kg/Hp, 90.2 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.2 kg/Nm, 138.4 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1120 kg 2469.18 lbs.
Max Weight
1600 kg 3527.4 lbs.
Max Load
480 kg 1058.22 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 Rekord can seat 5 people.
The length of the Rekord is 4593 mm or 180.83 in.
The minimum turning circle of the Rekord is 10.8 meters or 35.43 ft.
The Opel Rekord accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 14 seconds.
The top speed of the Opel Rekord is 168 km/h or 104.39 mph.
The drag coefficient of the Opel Rekord is 0.45.
The Rekord runs on petrol (Gasoline).
The combined fuel consumption is 9.9 l/100 km.
The spec sheet does not include information regarding the engine specifications.
The Opel Rekord has an internal combustion engine with a carburettor fuel injection system.
The Opel Rekord has a 3-speed automatic transmission.
The Opel Rekord has a rear-wheel drive drivetrain architecture, where the internal combustion engine drives the rear wheels.
Ventilated discs
14 inches
Steering rack and pinion
The Opel Rekord was produced from 1957 to 1988.
The Opel Rekord was available in sedan, wagon, and coupe body styles.
The Opel Rekord was known for its reliability, comfort, and fuel efficiency.
The weight-to-power ratio of the Opel Rekord is 11.1 kg/Hp.
The maximum load capacity of the Opel Rekord is 480 kg.
The fuel tank capacity of the Opel Rekord is 65 liters.
