Opel Rekord D Caravan

Key specs

Opel Rekord Station wagon (estate) 1972, 1975

What is the body type?Station wagon (estate), 3/5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?10.8 l/100 km
How fast is the car?137 km/h
0-100 km/h: 22 sec
How much power?83 Hp, 127 Nm
What is the engine size?1.7 l
1698 cm3
How many cylinders?4, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4594 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1715 mm
What is the curb weigh?1110 kg
What is the gross weigh?1685 kg
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1972-1975 Opel Rekord D Caravan 1.7 S (83 Hp) Specs 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975

General information
Brand Opel
Model Rekord
Generation Rekord
Modification (Engine) 1.7 S (83 Hp)
Start of production 1972
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeStation wagon (estate)
Seats5
Doors3/5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 10.8 l/100 km 21.78 US mpg
26.16 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h22 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph22 sec
Maximum speed137 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio13.4 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 83 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 48.9 Hp/l
Torque 127 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
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
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1110 kg
Max. weight 1685 kg
Max load 575 kg
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
Dimensions
Length 4594 mm
Width 1715 mm
Height 1440 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 brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum