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OpelOpel Rekord E 2.3 D (65 Hp)1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Opel Rekord E 2.3 D (65 Hp) /Sedan 1978 - 1982/
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 2.3 D (65 Hp)?
8.3 l/100 km
28.3 US mpg
34 UK mpg
12 km/l
How fast is 1978 Rekord E 2.3 D (65 Hp)?
140 km/h | 87 mph
0-100 km/h: 22 sec
0-60 mph: 20.9 sec
What is the power output of Opel Rekord Sedan 1978 2.3 D (65 Hp)?
65 Hp, 127 Nm
94 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Opel Rekord Sedan 1978 2.3 D (65 Hp)?
2.3 l
2260 cm3
137.91 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Opel 2.3 D (65 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Opel Rekord E Sedan 1978 2.3 D (65 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1978 Opel Rekord Sedan?
4593 mm
180.83 in.
What is the width of 1978 Opel Rekord Sedan?
1726 mm
67.95 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1978 Opel Rekord E 2.3 D (65 Hp)?
1235 kg
2723 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1978 Opel Rekord E 2.3 D (65 Hp)?
1735 kg
3825 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1978 Opel Rekord Sedan?
540 l
19.1 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1978 Opel Rekord E 2.3 D (65 Hp)?
4, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
Opel
Model
Rekord
Generation
Rekord E
Modification (Engine)
2.3 D (65 Hp)
Start of production
1978
End of production
1982
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
2-4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
8.3 l/100 km 28.3 US mpg
34 UK mpg
12 km/l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
22 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
22 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
20.9 sec
Maximum speed
140 km/h 87 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
19 kg/Hp, 52.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
9.7 kg/Nm, 102.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
65 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre
28.8 Hp/l
Torque
127 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 94 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine Model/Code
23D
Engine displacement
2260 cm3 137.91 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 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
1235 kg 2723 lbs.
Max. weight
1735 kg 3825 lbs.
Max load
500 kg 1102 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
4 gears, manual transmission
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum