Technical Specifications Opel Rekord 1977 - 1982 Sedan




1978 Rekord E

2.3 D (65 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
65 hp @ 4200 rpm.  | 48 kW
Torque
127 Nm @ 2500 rpm.  | 94 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
22.5 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
135 km/h  | 84 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2260 cc  | 2.26 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression
22 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
9.2 l/100 km  | 25.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel supply
Diesel - Standard di
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
1250 kg  | 2756 lbs
Trunk space (min)
540 L  | 19.1 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2668 mm  | 105 in.
Front track
1435 mm  | 56.5 in.
Rear track
1412 mm  | 55.6 in.
Length
4593 mm  | 180.8 in.
Width
1726 mm  | 68 in.
Height
1420 mm  | 55.9 in.
Max weight
1735 kg  | 3826 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1255 kg  | 2767 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
8J x 21; 9.5J x 21
Tire size
255/50 R21; 285/45 R21
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
11.2 m
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
1978 Rekord E

2.3 D (65 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
65 hp @ 4200 rpm.  | 48 kW
Torque
127 Nm @ 2500 rpm.  | 94 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
22 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
140 km/h  | 87 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2260 cc  | 2.26 L
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression
22 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
8.3 l/100 km  | 28.3 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel supply
Diesel - Standard di
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
1250 kg  | 2756 lbs
Trunk space (min)
540 L  | 19.1 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2668 mm  | 105 in.
Front track
1435 mm  | 56.5 in.
Rear track
1412 mm  | 55.6 in.
Length
4593 mm  | 180.8 in.
Width
1726 mm  | 68 in.
Height
1420 mm  | 55.9 in.
Max weight
1735 kg  | 3826 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1235 kg  | 2723 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R17
Tire size
225/50 R17
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
11.2 m
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
1978 Rekord E

2.0 E (110 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
110 hp @ 5400 rpm.  | 82 kW
Torque
159 Nm @ 3000 rpm.  | 117 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
13.5 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
174 km/h  | 108 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1979 cc  | 1.98 L
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression
9.4 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
10.1 l/100 km  | 23.3 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
1500 kg  | 3308 lbs
Trunk space (min)
540 L  | 19.1 cu-ft
Towing capacity
585 kg  | 1290 lbs
Wheelbase
2668 mm  | 105 in.
Front track
1435 mm  | 56.5 in.
Rear track
1412 mm  | 55.6 in.
Length
4593 mm  | 180.8 in.
Width
1726 mm  | 68 in.
Height
1420 mm  | 55.9 in.
Max weight
1600 kg  | 3528 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1120 kg  | 2470 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7J x 17
Tire size
215/55 R17
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.8 m
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
1978 Rekord E

2.0 S (101 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
101 hp @ 5600 rpm.  | 75 kW
Torque
155 Nm @ 3400-3800 Rpm  | 114 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
14 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
168 km/h  | 104 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1979 cc  | 1.98 L
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression
9 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
9.9 l/100 km  | 23.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
1500 kg  | 3308 lbs
Trunk space (min)
540 L  | 19.1 cu-ft
Towing capacity
585 kg  | 1290 lbs
Wheelbase
2668 mm  | 105 in.
Front track
1435 mm  | 56.5 in.
Rear track
1412 mm  | 55.6 in.
Length
4593 mm  | 180.8 in.
Width
1726 mm  | 68 in.
Height
1420 mm  | 55.9 in.
Max weight
1600 kg  | 3528 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1120 kg  | 2470 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R17
Tire size
225/50 R17
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.8 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1978 Rekord E

2.1 D (60 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
60 hp @ 4400 rpm.  | 45 kW
Torque
118 Nm @ 2500 rpm.  | 87 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
28 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
133 km/h  | 83 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2068 cc  | 2.07 L
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression
22 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
8.9 l/100 km  | 26.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel supply
Diesel - Standard di
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
1250 kg  | 2756 lbs
Trunk space (min)
540 L  | 19.1 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2668 mm  | 105 in.
Front track
1435 mm  | 56.5 in.
Rear track
1412 mm  | 55.6 in.
Length
4593 mm  | 180.8 in.
Width
1726 mm  | 68 in.
Height
1420 mm  | 55.9 in.
Max weight
1735 kg  | 3826 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1255 kg  | 2767 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
14 x 5J
Tire size
185/ 65R14 86H
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
11.2 m
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
1978 Rekord E

1.9 (75 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
75 hp @ 4800 rpm.  | 56 kW
Torque
132 Nm @ 2200-3400 Rpm  | 97 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
17.5 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
150 km/h  | 93 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1897 cc  | 1.9 L
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
93 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression
7.9 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
10.6 l/100 km  | 22.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
1250 kg  | 2756 lbs
Trunk space (min)
540 L  | 19.1 cu-ft
Towing capacity
585 kg  | 1290 lbs
Wheelbase
2668 mm  | 105 in.
Front track
1435 mm  | 56.5 in.
Rear track
1412 mm  | 55.6 in.
Length
4593 mm  | 180.8 in.
Width
1726 mm  | 68 in.
Height
1420 mm  | 55.9 in.
Max weight
1600 kg  | 3528 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1120 kg  | 2470 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
8.5J x 19; 9.5J x 19
Tire size
245/40 ZR19; 285/35 ZR19
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.8 m
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
1978 Rekord E

2.0 (90 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
90 hp @ 5200 rpm.  | 67 kW
Torque
142 Nm @ 3000-3800 Rpm  | 105 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
15.5 sec
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
160 km/h  | 99 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1979 cc  | 1.98 L
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression
8 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
11 l/100 km  | 21.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
1500 kg  | 3308 lbs
Trunk space (min)
540 L  | 19.1 cu-ft
Towing capacity
585 kg  | 1290 lbs
Wheelbase
2668 mm  | 105 in.
Front track
1435 mm  | 56.5 in.
Rear track
1412 mm  | 55.6 in.
Length
4593 mm  | 180.8 in.
Width
1726 mm  | 68 in.
Height
1420 mm  | 55.9 in.
Max weight
1600 kg  | 3528 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1120 kg  | 2470 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
8.0J x 17
Tire size
225/55 R17 97V
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.8 m
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
1978 Rekord E

1.7 (60 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
60 hp @ 4800 rpm.  | 45 kW
Torque
112 Nm @ 2200-3000 Rpm  | 83 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
20.5 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
146 km/h  | 91 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1698 cc  | 1.7 L
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression
8 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
9.9 l/100 km  | 23.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
1000 kg  | 2205 lbs
Trunk space (min)
540 L  | 19.1 cu-ft
Towing capacity
585 kg  | 1290 lbs
Wheelbase
2668 mm  | 105 in.
Front track
1435 mm  | 56.5 in.
Rear track
1412 mm  | 55.6 in.
Length
4593 mm  | 180.8 in.
Width
1726 mm  | 68 in.
Height
1420 mm  | 55.9 in.
Max weight
1600 kg  | 3528 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1100 kg  | 2426 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R20
Tire size
245/35 ZR20; 285/35 ZR20
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.8 m
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
1978 Rekord E

1.9 (75 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
75 hp @ 4800 rpm.  | 56 kW
Torque
132 Nm @ 2200-3400 Rpm  | 97 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
16 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
155 km/h  | 96 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1897 cc  | 1.9 L
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
93 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression
7.9 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
9.9 l/100 km  | 23.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
1250 kg  | 2756 lbs
Trunk space (min)
540 L  | 19.1 cu-ft
Towing capacity
585 kg  | 1290 lbs
Wheelbase
2668 mm  | 105 in.
Front track
1435 mm  | 56.5 in.
Rear track
1412 mm  | 55.6 in.
Length
4593 mm  | 180.8 in.
Width
1726 mm  | 68 in.
Height
1420 mm  | 55.9 in.
Max weight
1600 kg  | 3528 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1100 kg  | 2426 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7.5 J x 17; R18
Tire size
225/50 R17; 245/40 R18 93Y
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.8 m
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
1978 Rekord E

2.0 E (110 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
110 hp @ 5400 rpm.  | 82 kW
Torque
159 Nm @ 3000 rpm.  | 117 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
12 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
181 km/h  | 112 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1979 cc  | 1.98 L
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression
9.4 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
9.5 l/100 km  | 24.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
1500 kg  | 3308 lbs
Trunk space (min)
540 L  | 19.1 cu-ft
Towing capacity
585 kg  | 1290 lbs
Wheelbase
2668 mm  | 105 in.
Front track
1435 mm  | 56.5 in.
Rear track
1412 mm  | 55.6 in.
Length
4593 mm  | 180.8 in.
Width
1726 mm  | 68 in.
Height
1420 mm  | 55.9 in.
Max weight
1600 kg  | 3528 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1100 kg  | 2426 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.5 x 15
Tire size
195/60 R15
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.8 m
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
1978 Rekord E

2.0 (90 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
90 hp @ 5200 rpm.  | 67 kW
Torque
142 Nm @ 3000-3800 Rpm  | 105 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
14 sec
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
165 km/h  | 103 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1979 cc  | 1.98 L
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression
8 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
10.4 l/100 km  | 22.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
1500 kg  | 3308 lbs
Trunk space (min)
540 L  | 19.1 cu-ft
Towing capacity
585 kg  | 1290 lbs
Wheelbase
2668 mm  | 105 in.
Front track
1435 mm  | 56.5 in.
Rear track
1412 mm  | 55.6 in.
Length
4593 mm  | 180.8 in.
Width
1726 mm  | 68 in.
Height
1420 mm  | 55.9 in.
Max weight
1600 kg  | 3528 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1100 kg  | 2426 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.5J x 16; 6.5J x 17; 7J x 18; R19
Tire size
215/65 R16; 215/60 R17; 215/55 R18; 225/45 R19
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.8 m
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
1978 Rekord E

2.1 D (60 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
60 hp @ 4400 rpm.  | 45 kW
Torque
118 Nm @ 2500 rpm.  | 87 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
23.5 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
138 km/h  | 86 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2068 cc  | 2.07 L
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression
22 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
7.9 l/100 km  | 29.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel supply
Diesel - Standard di
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
1250 kg  | 2756 lbs
Trunk space (min)
540 L  | 19.1 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2668 mm  | 105 in.
Front track
1435 mm  | 56.5 in.
Rear track
1412 mm  | 55.6 in.
Length
4593 mm  | 180.8 in.
Width
1726 mm  | 68 in.
Height
1420 mm  | 55.9 in.
Max weight
1735 kg  | 3826 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1235 kg  | 2723 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R19; R20
Tire size
235/35 R19; 285/30 R20
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
11.2 m
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
1978 Rekord E

2.0 S (101 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
101 hp @ 5600 rpm.  | 75 kW
Torque
155 Nm @ 3400-3800 Rpm  | 114 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
12.5 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
173 km/h  | 108 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1979 cc  | 1.98 L
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression
9 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
10 l/100 km  | 23.5 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
7.6 l/100 km  | 30.9 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
9.2 l/100 km  | 25.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
1500 kg  | 3308 lbs
Trunk space (min)
540 L  | 19.1 cu-ft
Towing capacity
585 kg  | 1290 lbs
Wheelbase
2668 mm  | 105 in.
Front track
1435 mm  | 56.5 in.
Rear track
1412 mm  | 55.6 in.
Length
4593 mm  | 180.8 in.
Width
1726 mm  | 68 in.
Height
1420 mm  | 55.9 in.
Max weight
1600 kg  | 3528 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1100 kg  | 2426 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R17
Tire size
215/55 R17
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.8 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
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