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Opel Rekord 1.7 S

(1972 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)OpelIssued from1972
ModelRekord 1.7 SIssued until
SerieRekordNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAdam Opel AGCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4550 mm / 179.1 in / 179.1 inGround clearance153 mm / 6.0 in / 6.0 in
Width1754 mm / 69.1 in / 69.1 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.71
Height1445 mm / 56.9 in / 56.9 inTotal (curb) weight1025 kg / 2260 lb / 2260 lb
Wheelbase2668 mm / 105.0 in / 105.0 inDry weight
Track front1412 mm / 55.6 in / 55.6 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1410 mm / 55.5 in / 55.5 inFuel capacity55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerOpelValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore88.0 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke69.8 mm / 2.75 in / 2.75 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.26
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement1698 cm3 / 103.6 cu in / 103.6 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity424.50 cm3/cylinder / 25.905 cu in/cylinder / 25.905 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.8 : 1
AspirationNMax. output power55.9 kW / 76.0 hp / 76.0 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque128.0 Nm / 94.4 lbft / 94.4 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantWMax. net output55.2 kW / 75.1 bhp / 75.1 bhp
Catalytic converterNSpecific output44.2 kW/l / 0.985 bhp/cu in / 0.985 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque75.38 Nm/l / 0.659 lbft/cu in / 0.659 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeMNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.89

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed153 km/h / 95 mph / 95 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio73.17 kW/ton / 99.48 bhp/ton / 99.48 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrecirculating ball  
Turns lock-to-lock3Turning circle11.70 m / 38.39 ft / 38.39 ft
Suspension frontI.W.CS.ARB.Suspension rearLA.RA.TA.LB.CS.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontDiBrakes reardrum,S
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Opel Rekord 1.7 S

 
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