Opel Rekord E

Key specs

Opel Rekord Sedan 1977, 1982

What is the body type?Sedan, 2/4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?9.9 l/100 km
How fast is the car?168 km/h
0-100 km/h: 14 sec
How much power?101 Hp, 155 Nm
What is the engine size?2.0 l
1979 cm3
How many cylinders?4, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4593 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1726 mm
What is the curb weigh?1120 kg
What is the gross weigh?1600 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?540 l
How many gears?3
What type is the gearbox?automatic transmission

1977-1982 Opel Rekord E 2.0 S (101 Hp) Automatic Specs 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

General information
Brand Opel
Model Rekord
Generation Rekord
Modification (Engine) 2.0 S (101 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1977
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors2/4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.9 l/100 km 23.76 US mpg
28.53 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h14 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph14 sec
Maximum speed168 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio11.1 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 101 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 51 Hp/l
Torque 155 Nm @ 3400-3800 rpm.
Engine displacement1979 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore95 mm
Piston Stroke69.8 mm
Compression ratio9
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1120 kg
Max. weight 1600 kg
Max load 480 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 540 l
Fuel tank capacity 65 l
Dimensions
Length 4593 mm
Width 1726 mm
Height 1420 mm
Wheelbase 2668 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.8 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 3
Front suspension McPherson
Rear suspension Spring Strut
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Steering rack
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 185/70 R14
Wheel rims size R14