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OpelOpel Rekord C 1.7 S (75 Hp) Manual 3-speed1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Opel Rekord C 1.7 S (75 Hp) Manual 3-speed /Sedan 1966 - 1971/
What is the body type of Opel Rekord C?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Opel Rekord C 1.7 S (75 Hp) Manual 3-speed?
11.5 l/100 km
20.5 US mpg
24.6 UK mpg
8.7 km/l
How fast is 1966 Rekord C 1.7 S (75 Hp) Manual 3-speed?
148 km/h | 92 mph
What is the power output of Opel Rekord Sedan 1966 1.7 S (75 Hp) Manual 3-speed?
75 Hp, 127 Nm
94 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Opel Rekord Sedan 1966 1.7 S (75 Hp) Manual 3-speed?
1.7 l
1698 cm3
103.62 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1966 Opel 1.7 S (75 Hp) Manual 3-speed?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Opel Rekord C Sedan 1966 1.7 S (75 Hp) Manual 3-speed?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1966 Opel Rekord Sedan?
4550 mm
179.13 in.
What is the width of 1966 Opel Rekord Sedan?
1758 mm
69.21 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1966 Opel Rekord C 1.7 S (75 Hp) Manual 3-speed?
1045 kg
2304 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1966 Opel Rekord C 1.7 S (75 Hp) Manual 3-speed?
1480 kg
3263 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1966 Opel Rekord C 1.7 S (75 Hp) Manual 3-speed?
3, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1.7 S (75 Hp) Manual 3-speed
Start of production
1966
End of production
1971
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
11.5 l/100 km 20.5 US mpg
24.6 UK mpg
8.7 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed
148 km/h 92 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
13.9 kg/Hp, 71.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
8.2 kg/Nm, 121.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
75 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
44.2 Hp/l
Torque
127 Nm @ 2500-2900 rpm. 94 lb.-ft. @ 2500-2900 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
17S
Engine displacement
1698 cm3 103.62 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
88 mm 3.46 in.
Piston Stroke
69.8 mm 2.75 in.
Compression ratio
8.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
CIH
Engine oil capacity
3.3 l 3.49 US qt | 2.9 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
6.9 l 7.29 US qt | 6.07 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1045 kg 2304 lbs.
Max. weight
1480 kg 3263 lbs.
Max load
435 kg 959 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity
55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4550 mm 179.13 in.
Width
1758 mm 69.21 in.
Height
1453 mm 57.2 in.
Wheelbase
2668 mm 105.04 in.
Front track
1400 mm 55.12 in.
Rear (Back) track
1400 mm 55.12 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.74 m 38.52 ft.

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
3 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering type
Recirculating-ball steering
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 175/75R13
Rear wheel tires: 175/75R13