The Rekord is a decent car with a moderate acceleration of 20 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and a top speed of 147 km/h. Its drag coefficient of 0.48 is relatively good, indicating a sleek design.
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
20 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
20 sec
Max Speed
147 km/h 91.34 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.48
Body & Dimensions
The Rekord station wagon offers a spacious and practical interior, with seating for five and a generous cargo area. Its dimensions and wheelbase provide a comfortable ride and ample cargo capacity.
Specs
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Rating
Body Type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
5
Doors
3-5
Length
4620 mm 181.89 in.
Width
1726 mm 67.95 in.
Height
1470 mm 57.87 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 petrol-powered car with a combined fuel consumption of 10.7 liters per 100 kilometers, which is approximately 21.98 US mpg or 26.4 UK mpg. This makes it a relatively fuel-efficient option.
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Rating
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
10.7 l/100 km 21.98 US mpg 26.4 UK mpg 9.35 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Opel Rekord is equipped with a 1.9 liter, inline 4-cylinder engine with a carburettor and 39.5 horsepower per liter. The naturally aspirated engine has a SOHC valvetrain, 7.9 compression ratio, and produces 132 Nm of torque. The 3-speed automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels, resulting in a rear-wheel drive vehicle. The engine code is 19N and it has a displacement of 1897 cm3 (115.76 cu. in.) with a bore of 93 mm (3.66 in.) and a piston stroke of 69.8 mm (2.75 in.).
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
Brakes
None
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Rating
Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Drum
Weight & Capacity
The Opel Rekord is a mid-size car with a weight-to-power ratio of 15.5 kg/Hp and 64.4 Hp/tonne, indicating a good balance between power and weight. The car has a kerb weight of 1165 kg and a maximum weight of 1765 kg. The trunk boot space is 881 liters, and the fuel tank capacity is 70 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
15.5 kg/Hp, 64.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
8.8 kg/Nm, 113.3 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1165 kg 2568.39 lbs.
Max Weight
1765 kg 3891.16 lbs.
Max Load
600 kg 1322.77 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
881 l 31.11 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1250 kg 2755.78 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
585 kg 1289.7 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Opel - Rekord E Caravan
The Rekord has a minimum turning circle of 10.8 meters (35.43 ft).
The Rekord has 3-5 doors, offering flexibility for entry and exit.
The specifications do not include cargo space information.
20 seconds
147 km/h (91.34 mph)
0.48
The Opel Rekord runs on petrol (gasoline).
The combined fuel consumption of the Opel Rekord is 10.7 liters per 100 kilometers.
The approximate fuel efficiency of the Opel Rekord in US mpg is 21.98.
The engine displacement of the Rekord is 1.9 liters or 1897 cm3 (115.76 cu. in.).
The Rekord has a 3-speed automatic transmission.
The Rekord has a rear-wheel drive drivetrain.
The Rekord has ventilated disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear.
The braking system on the Rekord is decent for its time, but it may not be as efficient as modern braking systems.
Yes, you can upgrade the brakes on the Rekord, but it's important to ensure that any upgrades are compatible with the car's specifications and are installed correctly.
The Opel Rekord was first introduced in 1953.
There were several generations of the Opel Rekord produced, with the final generation released in 1986.
The Opel Rekord was a popular choice for families and businesses in Europe and was also exported to other parts of the world.
The maximum load capacity of the Opel Rekord is 600 kg.
The permitted trailer load with brakes of the Opel Rekord is 1250 kg.
The permitted trailer load without brakes of the Opel Rekord is 585 kg.
