Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp) /Sedan 1957 - 1960/

What is the body type of Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp)?

8.9 l/100 km
26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l

How fast is 1957 Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp)?

132 km/h | 82 mph

What is the power output of Opel Rekord Sedan 1957 1.7 (55 Hp)?

55 Hp, 120 Nm
89 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Opel Rekord Sedan 1957 1.7 (55 Hp)?

1.7 l
1680 cm³
102.52 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1957 Opel 1.7 (55 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) Sedan 1957 1.7 (55 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1957 Opel Rekord Sedan?

4433 mm
174.53 in.

What is the width of 1957 Opel Rekord Sedan?

1616 mm
63.62 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1957 Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp)?

930 kg
2050 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1957 Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp)?

1340 kg
2954 lbs.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1957 Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp)?

3, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Opel

Model

Rekord

Generation

Rekord P1 (Olympia)

Modification (Engine)

1.7 (55 Hp)

Start of production

1957 year

End of production

1960 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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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

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

132 km/h 82 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

16.9 kg/Hp, 59.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.8 kg/Nm, 129 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

55 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

32.7 Hp/l

Torque

120 Nm @ 1900-2300 rpm. 89 lb.-ft. @ 1900-2300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

1680 cm³ 102.52 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

85 mm 3.35 in.

Piston Stroke

74 mm 2.91 in.

Compression ratio

7.25:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

3 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

930 kg 2050 lbs.

Max. weight

1340 kg 2954 lbs.

Max load

410 kg 904 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

40 l 10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4433 mm 174.53 in.

Width

1616 mm 63.62 in.

Height

1490 mm 58.66 in.

Wheelbase

2541 mm 100.04 in.

Front track

1260 mm 49.61 in.

Rear (Back) track

1270 mm 50 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.7 m 35.1 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

Independent coil spring

Rear suspension

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Wheel rims size

4J x 13

Specs of Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp) /1957, 1958, 1959, 1960/