Opel Rekord D

Key specs

Opel Rekord Sedan 1975, 1977

What is the body type?Sedan, 2/4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?10.1 l/100 km
How fast is the car?140 km/h
0-100 km/h: 21.5 sec
How much power?60 Hp, 112 Nm
What is the engine size?1.7 l
1698 cm3
How many cylinders?4, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4567 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1718 mm
What is the curb weigh?1095 kg
What is the gross weigh?1575 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?408 l
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1975-1977 Opel Rekord D 1.7 (60 Hp) Specs 1975, 1976, 1977

General information
Brand Opel
Model Rekord
Generation Rekord
Modification (Engine) 1.7 (60 Hp)
Start of production 1975
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors2/4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 10.1 l/100 km 23.29 US mpg
27.97 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h21.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph21.5 sec
Maximum speed140 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio18.3 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 60 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre 35.3 Hp/l
Torque 112 Nm @ 2200-3000 rpm.
Engine displacement1698 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore88 mm
Piston Stroke69.8 mm
Compression ratio8
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1095 kg
Max. weight 1575 kg
Max load 480 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 408 l
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
Dimensions
Length 4567 mm
Width 1718 mm
Height 1415 mm
Wheelbase 2668 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.4 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4
Front suspension Suspension with traction connecting levers
Rear suspension Spring Strut
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum