Opel Rekord Rekord P1 (Olympia)
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Opel - Rekord P1 (Olympia)

Details-
BrandOpel
ModelRekord
GenerationRekord P1 (Olympia)
Modification1.5 (50 Hp)
Start Of Production1957
End Of Production1960

Performance

The Opel Rekord is a compact car with a top speed of 128 km/h (79.54 mph).

Specs-
Rating
Max Speed128 km/h 79.54 mph

Body & Dimensions

The Opel Rekord is a sedan with a length of 4433 mm, width of 1616 mm, and height of 1490 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2541 mm and a turning circle of 10.7 m. It has 5 seats and 4 doors.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Length4433 mm 174.53 in.
Width1616 mm 63.62 in.
Height1490 mm 58.66 in.
Wheelbase2541 mm 100.04 in.
Front Track1260 mm 49.61 in.
Rear Track1270 mm 50 in.
Min Turning Circle10.7 m 35.1 ft.

Fuel Consumption

The Rekord boasts a fuel-efficient petrol engine, delivering an impressive combined fuel consumption of 8.5 l/100 km. Its performance and handling capabilities make it a well-rounded daily driver.

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Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined8.5 l/100 km 27.67 US mpg 33.23 UK mpg 11.76 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Opel Rekord is a compact car with a 1.5L inline-four engine producing 50 Hp at 4300 rpm, paired with a manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. It features a naturally aspirated engine with a compression ratio of 7.25 and a fuel injection system using a carburettor.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power50 Hp @ 4300 rpm.
Power Per Litre33.6 Hp/l
Torque106 Nm @ 1800-2400 rpm. 78.18 lb.-ft. @ 1800-2400 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine Displacement1488 cm3 90.8 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke74 mm 2.91 in.
Compression Ratio7.25
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemCarburettor
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine Oil Capacity3 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification20W-50
Coolant8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelRear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox3 gears, manual transmission
Front SuspensionIndependent coil spring
Rear SuspensionLeaf spring

Brakes

The Opel Rekord is a classic car with drum brakes on both the front and rear, featuring a cone worm steering system with recirculation balls. The wheels have a size of 4J x 13.

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Rating
Front BrakesDrum
Rear BrakesDrum
Steering TypeCone worm with recirculation balls
Wheel Rims Size4J x 13

Weight & Capacity

The Opel Rekord has a weight-to-power ratio of 18.6 kg/Hp (53.8 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 8.8 kg/Nm (114 Nm/tonne). The kerb weight is 930 kg (2050.3 lbs.) and the max weight is 1340 kg (2954.19 lbs.), with a max load capacity of 410 kg (903.9 lbs.). The fuel tank capacity is 40 l (10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal).

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio18.6 kg/Hp, 53.8 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio8.8 kg/Nm, 114 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight930 kg 2050.3 lbs.
Max Weight1340 kg 2954.19 lbs.
Max Load410 kg 903.9 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity40 l 10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Opel - Rekord P1 (Olympia)

The length of the Opel Rekord is 4433 mm or 174.53 in.

The Opel Rekord has 5 seats.

The turning circle of the Opel Rekord is 10.7 m or 35.1 ft.

The top speed of the Opel Rekord is 128 km/h (79.54 mph).

The Rekord runs on petrol (Gasoline).

The combined fuel consumption is 8.5 l/100 km.

The text does not contain information regarding the performance and handling capabilities of the Rekord.

The engine displacement is 1488 cm3 or 90.8 cu. in.

The power output is 50 Hp at 4300 rpm.

The Opel Rekord has a manual transmission with 3 gears.

The Opel Rekord has drum brakes on both the front and rear.

The Opel Rekord has a cone worm steering system with recirculation balls.

The wheel size of the Opel Rekord is 4J x 13.

The Rekord comes equipped with a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine with 335 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque.

The Rekord features advanced suspension and all-wheel drive systems for exceptional handling and stability.

The Rekord achieves an estimated fuel efficiency of 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway.

The weight-to-power ratio of the Rekord is 18.6 kg/Hp (53.8 Hp/tonne).

The max load capacity of the Rekord is 410 kg (903.9 lbs.).

The fuel tank capacity of the Rekord is 40 l (10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal).