Opel Rekord Station wagon: Generations History With Key Specs


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1982 Rekord E Caravan facelift 1982

1982 - 1984

1978 Rekord E Caravan

1977 - 1982

1972 Rekord D Caravan

1975 - 1977

Opel 1982 Rekord E Caravan facelift 1982

1982 Rekord E Caravan facelift 1982

Performance

Engine power


65 - 115 hp @ 4200 - 5800 rpm | 48 - 86 kW

Torque


127 - 189 Nm @ 2200 - 3800 rpm | 94 - 139 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration


11 - 28 sec

Drive type


Front wheel drive, Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)

Top speed


143 - 185 km | 89 - 115 mph

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


1796 - 2260 cc

Number of cylinders


4

Cylinder bore


84.8 - 95 mm

Transmission Type


3 (Automatic), 4 (Manual), 5 (Manual)

Powertrain


Internal Combustion

Valvetrain


SOHC

Position of cylinders


Inline

Piston stroke


69.8 - 85 mm

Compression


8.2 - 23 mm

Valves per cylinder


2

Turbocharger


Yes

Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption (combined)


6.9 - 13 l/100 km | 34.1 - 18.1 mpg(USA)

Fuel type


Diesel, Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel supply


Diesel - Standard di, Carburettor, Multi-point indirect

Fuel tank


70 L | 18.5 gallons

Dimensions

Wheelbase


2668 mm | 105 in.

Front track


1435 mm | 56 in.

Rear track


1432 mm | 56 in.

Length


4678 mm | 184 in.

Width


1720 mm | 68 in.

Height


1475 mm | 58 in.

Ride height


140 mm | 5.5 in.

Weight and Capacity

Towing capacity with 12% brakes


1000 - 1350 kg | 2205 - 2977 lbs

Towing capacity


535 kg | 1180 lbs

Max weight


1770 - 1900 kg | 3903 - 4190 lbs

Number of doors


3, 5

Curb weight


1125 - 1295 kg | 2481 - 2855 lbs

Number of seats


5

Trunk space (min)


881 L | 31.1 cu-ft

Wheels and Tires

Tire size


175/65 R14 H, 225/40 R18, 245/40 ZR19; 285/35 ZR19, 225/50 R17; 245/40 R18 93Y; 255/35 R19, 225/55 R17 97W, 255/50 R21; 285/45 R21, 265/30 ZR20 94Y; 285/30 ZR20 99Y, 175/70 R14, 205/60 R16; 205/55 R17, 215/65 R16; 215/60 R17; 215/55 R18; 225/45 R19, 175/65 R14, 195/55 R15, 245/45 R19; 275/40 R19, 225/50 R17, 225/75 R16, 225/55 R17 97V

Rim size


7.5J x 18, 8.5J x 19; 9.5J x 19, 7.5 J x 17; R18; R19, 8.0J x 17, 8J x 21; 9.5J x 21, 9.0J x 20; 10.0J x 20, R14, R16; R17, 6.5J x 16; 6.5J x 17; 7J x 18; R19, R19, R17, R16

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Opel 1978 Rekord E Caravan

1978 Rekord E Caravan

Performance

Engine power


60 - 110 hp @ 4200 - 5400 rpm | 45 - 82 kW

Torque


112 - 159 Nm @ 2200 - 3400 rpm | 83 - 117 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration


13 - 29 sec

Drive type


Rear wheel drive, Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)

Top speed


130 - 176 km | 81 - 109 mph

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


1698 - 2260 cc

Number of cylinders


4

Cylinder bore


88 - 95 mm

Transmission Type


3 (Automatic), 4 (Manual)

Powertrain


Internal Combustion

Valvetrain


SOHC

Position of cylinders


Inline

Piston stroke


69.8 - 85 mm

Compression


7.9 - 22 mm

Valves per cylinder


2

Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption (combined)


8.1 - 11.1 l/100 km | 29 - 21.2 mpg(USA)

Fuel type


Petrol (Gasoline), Diesel

Fuel supply


Carburettor, Diesel - Standard di

Fuel tank


70 L | 18.5 gallons

Emissions

CO2 emissions


265 g/km | 426 g/mile

Dimensions

Wheelbase


2668 mm | 105 in.

Front track


1435 mm | 56 in.

Rear track


1412 mm | 56 in.

Length


4620 mm | 182 in.

Width


1726 mm | 68 in.

Height


1470 mm | 58 in.

Weight and Capacity

Towing capacity with 12% brakes


1000 - 1500 kg | 2205 - 3308 lbs

Trunk space (min)


881 L | 31.1 cu-ft

Towing capacity


585 - 655 kg | 1290 - 1444 lbs

Max weight


1765 - 1890 kg | 3892 - 4167 lbs

Number of doors


3

Curb weight


1145 - 1290 kg | 2525 - 2844 lbs

Number of seats


5

Wheels and Tires

Rim size


R17; R18, R15; R16; R17, 6J x 15, R18, 8.0J x 17, 8.5J x 19, R16; R17, R14, 8.5J x 20; 9.5J x 20, 6.5J x 16; 6.5J x 17; 7J x 18; R19, R19

Tire size


225/45 R17; 255/35 R18, 185/60 R15; 215/45 R16; 215/40 R17, 185/60 R15, 255/40 ZR18; 285/35 ZR18, 225/55 R17 97V, 255/50 R19, 205/60 R16; 205/55 R17, 175/70 R14, 255/40 R20; 285/35 R20, 215/65 R16; 215/60 R17; 215/55 R18; 225/45 R19, 245/45 R19; 275/40 R19

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Opel 1972 Rekord D Caravan

1972 Rekord D Caravan

Performance

Engine power


55 - 100 hp @ 4400 - 5400 rpm | 41 - 75 kW

Torque


112 - 155 Nm @ 2000 - 3800 rpm | 83 - 114 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration


13 - 27.5 sec

Drive type


Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive

Top speed


130 - 167 km | 81 - 104 mph

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


1698 - 2068 cc

Number of cylinders


4

Cylinder bore


86.5 - 95 mm

Transmission Type


4 (Manual)

Powertrain


Internal Combustion

Valvetrain


SOHC

Position of cylinders


Inline

Piston stroke


69.8 - 85 mm

Compression


7.6 - 22 mm

Valves per cylinder


2

Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption (combined)


8.1 - 11.8 l/100 km | 29 - 19.9 mpg(USA)

Fuel type


Petrol (Gasoline), Diesel

Fuel supply


Carburettor, Diesel - Standard di

Fuel tank


70 L | 18.5 gallons

Dimensions

Wheelbase


2668 mm | 105 in.

Front track


1419 - 1431 mm | 56 in.

Rear track


1400 - 1412 mm | 55 - 56 in.

Length


4594 mm | 181 in.

Width


1715 mm | 68 in.

Height


1440 mm | 57 in.

Ride height


130 mm | 5.1 in.

Weight and Capacity

Towing capacity with 12% brakes


1250 - 1500 kg | 2756 - 3308 lbs

Towing capacity


570 - 640 kg | 1257 - 1411 lbs

Max weight


1685 - 1825 kg | 3715 - 4024 lbs

Number of doors


3

Curb weight


1110 - 1255 kg | 2448 - 2767 lbs

Number of seats


5

Wheels and Tires

Rim size


R17; R18, 6J x 15, R15; R16; R17, R19, R17, R18

Tire size


205/55 R17; 225/45 R18, 185/60 R15, 185/60 R15; 215/45 R16; 215/40 R17, 245/45 R19; 275/40 R19, 225/50 R17, 265/60 R18

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