Compare: Opel Rekord 1972 Sedan 66 Hp

General information

Brand

Opel

Model

Rekord

Generation

Rekord D

Modification (Engine)

1.7 (66 Hp)

Start of production

1972

End of production

1975

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

2-4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.3 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

20 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

20 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

19 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

143 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

16.1 kg/Hp, 62 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

9 kg/Nm, 110.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

66 Hp @ 5300 rpm.

Power per litre

38.9 Hp/l

Torque

118 Nm @ 2600 rpm.

Engine displacement

1698 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

88 mm

Piston Stroke

69.8 mm

Compression ratio

8.2

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

3.8 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

6.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1065 kg

Max. weight

1545 kg

Max load

480 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

408 l

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1250 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

570 kg

Dimensions

Length

4567 mm

Width

1718 mm

Height

1415 mm

Wheelbase

2668 mm

Front track

1419 mm

Rear (Back) track

1400 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

130 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.46

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.4 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum