Opel Rekord C
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Key specs

Opel Rekord Sedan 1966, 1971

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?12.1 l/100 km
How fast is the car?136 km/h
0-100 km/h: sec
How much power?60 Hp, 116 Nm
What is the engine size? l
1698 cm3
How many cylinders?4, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4550 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1758 mm
What is the curb weigh?1045 kg
What is the gross weigh?1480 kg
How many gears?3
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1966-1971 Opel Rekord C 1.7 (60 Hp) 3 MT Specs 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971

General information
Brand Opel
Model Rekord
Generation Rekord
Modification (Engine) 1.7 (60 Hp) 3 MT
Start of production 1966
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12.1 l/100 km 19.44 US mpg
23.35 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed136 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio17.4 kg/Hp kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 60 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre 35.3 Hp/l
Torque 116 Nm @ 2000-2600 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement1698 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore88 mm
Piston Stroke69.8 mm
Compression ratio8.2
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Engine oil capacity3.3 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1045 kg
Max. weight 1480 kg
Max load 435 kg
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Dimensions
Length 4550 mm
Width 1758 mm
Height 1453 mm
Wheelbase 2668 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.74 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 3
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 175/75R13
Rear wheel tires: 175/75R1