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Opel Rekord

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 80.00 mm × 74.00 mm 3.15 in × 2.91 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1488 cc (90.803 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 6.90:1
Fuel system 1 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 126 km/h (78 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 49.72 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 827.6 kPa (120 psi)
Specific torque 65.86 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.08
Unitary capacity 372 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2540 mm
wheelbase 100 in
Length (milimeters) 4427 mm
Length (inches) 174.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1600 mm
Width (inches) 63 in
Height (milimeters) 1473 mm
Height (inches) 58 in
L:W ratio 1.74
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 905 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1995 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 15.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1957 Opel Rekord PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1957

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