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1978 Opel Rekord E 2.3 D (65 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Opel Rekord Sedan 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

What is the body type, Opel Rekord E?Sedan, 2-4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Opel Rekord E 2.3 D (65 Hp) Automatic?9.2 l/100 km
25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.87 km/l
How fast is the car, 1978 Rekord E 2.3 D (65 Hp) Automatic?135 km/h | 83.89 mph
0-100 km/h: 22.5 sec
0-60 mph: 21.4 sec
How much power, Opel Rekord Sedan 1978 2.3 D (65 Hp) Automatic?65 Hp, 127 Nm
93.67 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Opel Rekord Sedan 1978 2.3 D (65 Hp) Automatic?2.3 l
2260 cm3
137.91 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Opel 2.3 D (65 Hp) Automatic?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Opel Rekord E Sedan 1978 2.3 D (65 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1978 Opel Rekord Sedan?4593 mm
180.83 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1978 Opel Rekord Sedan?1726 mm
67.95 in.
What is the curb weight, 1978 Opel Rekord E 2.3 D (65 Hp) Automatic?1255 kg
2766.8 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1978 Opel Rekord E 2.3 D (65 Hp) Automatic?1735 kg
3825.02 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1978 Opel Rekord Sedan?540 l
19.07 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 Opel Rekord E 2.3 D (65 Hp) Automatic?3, automatic transmission

Opel Rekord E 2.3 D (65 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 Specs

General information
BrandOpel
Model Rekord
Generation Rekord E
Modification (Engine) 2.3 D (65 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 2-4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.87 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h22.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph22.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 21.4 sec
Maximum speed 135 km/h 83.89 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 19.3 kg/Hp, 51.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.9 kg/Nm, 101.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 65 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre 28.8 Hp/l
Torque 127 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 93.67 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
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
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1255 kg 2766.8 lbs.
Max. weight 1735 kg 3825.02 lbs.
Max load 480 kg 1058.22 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 540 l 19.07 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1250 kg 2755.78 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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrum