Opel Rekord E Caravan

Key specs

Opel Rekord Station wagon (estate) 1978, 1982

What is the body type?Station wagon (estate), 3/5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?8.5 l/100 km
How fast is the car?140 km/h
0-100 km/h: 25 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?4620 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1726 mm
What is the curb weigh?1270 kg
What is the gross weigh?1890 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?881 l
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1978-1982 Opel Rekord E Caravan 2.3 D (65 Hp) Specs 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

General information
Brand Opel
Model Rekord
Generation Rekord
Modification (Engine) 2.3 D (65 Hp)
Start of production 1978
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeStation wagon (estate)
Seats5
Doors3/5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8.5 l/100 km 27.67 US mpg
33.23 UK mpg
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h25 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph25 sec
Maximum speed140 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio19.5 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 65 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre 28.8 Hp/l
Torque 127 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
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 1270 kg
Max. weight 1890 kg
Max load 620 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 881 l
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
Dimensions
Length 4620 mm
Width 1726 mm
Height 1470 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 (manual transmission) 4
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Drum