| General information | |
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| Brand | Opel |
| Model | Rekord |
| Generation | Rekord E |
| Type (Engine) | 2.3 D (65 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | 1978 year |
| End of production | 1981 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 2-4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 9.2 l/100 km 25.6 US mpg 30.7 UK mpg 10.9 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 22.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 22.5 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 | 22:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Precombustion chamber injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
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| 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 brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| What is the body type, Opel Rekord E? | Sedan, 2-4 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, Opel Rekord E 2.3 D (65 Hp) Automatic? | 9.2 l/100 km 25.6 US mpg 30.7 UK mpg 10.9 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 |
