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Opel Rekord

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 88.00 mm × 69.80 mm 3.46 in × 2.75 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.7 litre 1698 cc (103.618 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 146 km/h (91 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 53.81 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 828.9 kPa (120.2 psi)
Specific torque 65.96 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.26
Unitary capacity 424.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2670 mm
wheelbase 105.1 in
Length (milimeters) 4590 mm
Length (inches) 180.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1730 mm
Width (inches) 68.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1410 mm
Height (inches) 55.5 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters) 130 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.1 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1115 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2458 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 70 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 4.000
Turning circle 11.40 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.89

General information

RAC rating 19.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Opel Rekord PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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