Opel Rekord E

Key specs

Opel Rekord Sedan 1978, 1981

What is the body type?Sedan, 2/4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?9.2 l/100 km
How fast is the car?135 km/h
0-100 km/h: 22.5 sec
How much power?65 Hp, 127 Nm
What is the engine size?2.3 l
2260 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?1255 kg
What is the gross weigh?1735 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?540 l
How many gears?3
What type is the gearbox?automatic transmission

1978-1981 Opel Rekord E 2.3 D (65 Hp) Automatic Specs 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

General information
Brand Opel
Model Rekord
Generation Rekord
Modification (Engine) 2.3 D (65 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1978
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors2/4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h22.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph22.5 sec
Maximum speed135 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio19.3 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 65 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre 28.8 Hp/l
Torque 127 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine displacement2260 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore92 mm
Piston Stroke85 mm
Compression ratio22
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemDiesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1255 kg
Max. weight 1735 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) 11.2 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 3
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Drum