Opel Rekord D Coupe

Key specs

Opel Rekord Coupe 1972, 1975

What is the body type?Coupe, 3 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?12.5 l/100 km
How fast is the car?155 km/h
0-100 km/h: 16.5 sec
How much power?83 Hp, 144 Nm
What is the engine size?1.7 l
1698 cm3
How many cylinders?4, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4607 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1728 mm
What is the curb weigh?1080 kg
What is the gross weigh?1500 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?435 l
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1972-1975 Opel Rekord D Coupe 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 typeCoupe
Seats5
Doors3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h16.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph16.5 sec
Maximum speed155 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio13 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 83 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 48.9 Hp/l
Torque 144 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
Engine displacement1698 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore88 mm
Piston Stroke69.8 mm
Compression ratio9.8
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1080 kg
Max. weight 1500 kg
Max load 420 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 435 l
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
Dimensions
Length 4607 mm
Width 1728 mm
Height 1380 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
Wheel rims size R14