Opel Rekord D 2.1 D (60 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Opel Rekord D 2.1 D (60 Hp) /Sedan 1972 - 1977/

What is the body type of Opel Rekord D?

Sedan, 2-4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Opel Rekord D 2.1 D (60 Hp)?

8 l/100 km
29.4 US mpg
35.3 UK mpg
12.5 km/l

How fast is 1972 Rekord D 2.1 D (60 Hp)?

135 km/h | 84 mph
0-100 km/h: 23.5 sec
0-60 mph: 22.3 sec

What is the power output of Opel Rekord Sedan 1972 2.1 D (60 Hp)?

60 Hp, 118 Nm
87 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Opel Rekord Sedan 1972 2.1 D (60 Hp)?

2.1 l
2068 cm³
126.2 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1972 Opel 2.1 D (60 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Opel Rekord D Sedan 1972 2.1 D (60 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1972 Opel Rekord Sedan?

4567 mm
179.8 in.

What is the width of 1972 Opel Rekord Sedan?

1718 mm
67.64 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1972 Opel Rekord D 2.1 D (60 Hp)?

1210 kg
2668 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1972 Opel Rekord D 2.1 D (60 Hp)?

1685 kg
3715 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1972 Opel Rekord Sedan?

408 l
14.4 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1972 Opel Rekord D 2.1 D (60 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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- Opel Rekord
  - Rekord D
    - 2.1 D (60 Hp)
    - 2.0 D (55 Hp)
    - 2.0 (100 Hp)
    - 1.9 S (97 Hp)
    - 1.9 (90 Hp)
    - 1.9 (75 Hp)
    - 1.7 S (83 Hp)
    - 1.7 (66 Hp)
    - 1.7 (60 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Opel

Model

Rekord

Generation

Rekord D

Modification (Engine)

2.1 D (60 Hp)

Start of production

1972

End of production

1977

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

2-4

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg
35.3 UK mpg
12.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

23.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

23.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

22.3 sec

Maximum speed

135 km/h 84 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

20.2 kg/Hp, 49.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

10.3 kg/Nm, 97.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

60 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Power per litre

29 Hp/l

Torque

118 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 87 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.

Engine Model/Code

21D

Engine displacement

2068 cm³ 126.2 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

88 mm 3.46 in.

Piston Stroke

85 mm 3.35 in.

Compression ratio

22:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.6 l 11.2 US qt | 9.33 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1210 kg 2668 lbs.

Max. weight

1685 kg 3715 lbs.

Max load

475 kg 1047 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

408 l 14.4 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1400 kg 3086 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

640 kg 1411 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4567 mm 179.8 in.

Width

1718 mm 67.64 in.

Height

1415 mm 55.71 in.

Wheelbase

2668 mm 105.04 in.

Front track

1419 mm 55.87 in.

Rear (Back) track

1400 mm 55.12 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

130 mm 5.12 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.46

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.4 m 37.4 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

4 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Specs of Opel Rekord D 2.1 D (60 Hp) /1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977/