1972 - Opel - Rekord

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Rekord 1979
2. Rekord 1972
3. Rekord 1978
4. Rekord 1957
General Information
Make Opel
Model Rekord
Production Year 1972
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2668 mm     (105 in)
Front Track 1412 mm     (55,6 in)
Rear Track 1410 mm     (55,5 in)
Length 4550 mm     (179,1 in)
Width 1754 mm     (69,1 in)
Height 1445 mm     (56,9 in)
Ground Clearance 153 mm     (6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,71
Weight 1025 kg     (2257,7 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 55 litre   (12,1 Imp gal ,  14,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Opel
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1698 cc     (103,62 cu in)
Bore 88 mm     (3,46 in)
Stroke 69,8 mm     (2,75 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,26
Unitary Capacity 424,5 cc/cylinder    (25,9 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,2 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 66 HP     (49,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5300 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 118 N.m     (87,1 lb.ft ,  12 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 88,7 N.m    (5300 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 64,4 HP/ton    (48 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 38,9 HP/litre    (29 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 143 km/h   (88,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,89 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3
Turning Circle Diameter 11,7 m    (38,4 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.RA.TA.LB.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)