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OpelOpel Rekord E 2.1 D (60 Hp) Automatic1977, 1978: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Opel Rekord E 2.1 D (60 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1977 - 1978/
What is the body type of Opel Rekord E?
Sedan, 2-4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Opel Rekord E 2.1 D (60 Hp) Automatic?
8.9 l/100 km
26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l
How fast is 1977 Rekord E 2.1 D (60 Hp) Automatic?
133 km/h | 83 mph
0-100 km/h: 28 sec
0-60 mph: 26.6 sec
What is the power output of Opel Rekord Sedan 1977 2.1 D (60 Hp) Automatic?
60 Hp, 118 Nm
87 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Opel Rekord Sedan 1977 2.1 D (60 Hp) Automatic?
2.1 l
2068 cm3
126.2 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1977 Opel 2.1 D (60 Hp) Automatic?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Opel Rekord E Sedan 1977 2.1 D (60 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1977 Opel Rekord Sedan?
4593 mm
180.83 in.
What is the width of 1977 Opel Rekord Sedan?
1726 mm
67.95 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1977 Opel Rekord E 2.1 D (60 Hp) Automatic?
1255 kg
2767 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1977 Opel Rekord E 2.1 D (60 Hp) Automatic?
1735 kg
3825 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1977 Opel Rekord Sedan?
540 l
19.1 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1977 Opel Rekord E 2.1 D (60 Hp) Automatic?
3, automatic transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
2.1 D (60 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
1977
End of production
1978
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
2-4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
8.9 l/100 km 26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
28 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
28 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
26.6 sec
Maximum speed
133 km/h 83 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
20.9 kg/Hp, 47.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
10.6 kg/Nm, 94 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
4
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
2
Fuel injection system
Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1255 kg 2767 lbs.
Max. weight
1735 kg 3825 lbs.
Max load
480 kg 1058 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
540 l 19.1 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1250 kg 2756 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4593 mm 180.83 in.
Width
1726 mm 67.95 in.
Height
1420 mm 55.91 in.
Wheelbase
2668 mm 105.04 in.
Front track
1435 mm 56.5 in.
Rear (Back) track
1412 mm 55.59 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.45
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.2 m 36.75 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, automatic transmission
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum