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Opel Rekord Diesel Estate

(1978 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)OpelIssued from1978
ModelRekord Diesel EstateIssued until
SerieRekordNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAdam Opel AGCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typestation wagon (estate, combi)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4623 mm / 182.0 in / 182.0 inGround clearance
Width1727 mm / 68.0 in / 68.0 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.73
Height1473 mm / 58.0 in / 58.0 inTotal (curb) weight1295 kg / 2855 lb / 2855 lb
Wheelbase2667 mm / 105.0 in / 105.0 inDry weight
Track front1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 inFuel capacity65 l / 14.3 UK gal / 17.2 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerGMValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in
FueldieselStroke85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.08
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement2260 cm3 / 137.9 cu in / 137.9 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity565.00 cm3/cylinder / 34.478 cu in/cylinder / 34.478 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio22.0 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power48.5 kW / 65.9 hp / 65.9 hp at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque126.0 Nm / 92.9 lbft / 92.9 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output47.8 kW / 65.0 bhp / 65.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output28.8 kW/l / 0.642 bhp/cu in / 0.642 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque55.75 Nm/l / 0.488 lbft/cu in / 0.488 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.67

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio50.19 kW/ton / 68.24 bhp/ton / 68.24 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
Steeringrack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.MS.CS.Suspension rearLA.CS.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Opel Rekord Diesel Estate

 
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