Compare: Opel Rekord 1957 Sedan 55 Hp

General information

Brand

Opel

Model

Rekord

Generation

Rekord P1 (Olympia)

Modification (Engine)

1.7 (55 Hp)

Start of production

1957 year

End of production

1960 year

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.9 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

132 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

55 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Torque

120 Nm @ 1900-2300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

1680 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

85 mm

Piston Stroke

74 mm

Compression ratio

7.25

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

3 l

Coolant

8 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

930 kg

Max. weight

1340 kg

Fuel tank capacity

40 l

Dimensions

Length

4433 mm

Width

1616 mm

Height

1490 mm

Wheelbase

2541 mm

Front track

1260 mm

Rear (Back) track

1270 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.7 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

3 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent coil spring

Rear suspension

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Wheel rims size

4J x 13