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| What is the body type? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy? | 8.9 l/100 km |
| How fast is the car? | 132 km/h 0-100 km/h: sec |
| How much power? | 55 Hp, 120 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | l 1680 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 4, Inline |
| How long is this vehicle? | 4433 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1616 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 930 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 1340 kg |
| How many gears? | 3 |
| What type is the gearbox? | manual transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Opel |
| Model | Rekord |
| Generation | Rekord (Olympia) |
| Modification (Engine) | 1.7 (55 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1957 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg 31.74 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed | 132 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 16.9 kg/Hp kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 55 Hp @ 4000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 32.7 Hp/l |
| Torque | 120 Nm @ 1900-2300 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement | 1680 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 85 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 74 mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.25 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Carburettor |
| Engine oil capacity | 3 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 930 kg |
| Max. weight | 1340 kg |
| Max load | 410 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 40 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4433 mm |
| Width | 1616 mm |
| Height | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2541 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 10.7 m |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 3 |
| Front suspension | Independent, spring |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
| Front brakes | Drum |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Wheel rims size | 4J x 13 |
