Specifications: Opel Rekord E Caravan 2.3 D (65 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

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Opel Rekord E Caravan 2.3 D (65 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Rekord
Generation Rekord E Caravan
Modification (Engine) 2.3 D (65 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1982 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Station wagon (estate)
Seats 5
Doors 3-5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 9.4 l/100 km
25.02 US mpg
30.05 UK mpg
10.64 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 29 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 29 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 27.6 sec
Maximum speed 132 km/h
82.02 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 19.8 kg/Hp, 50.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 10.2 kg/Nm, 98.4 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 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

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1290 kg
2843.96 lbs.
Max. weight 1890 kg
4166.74 lbs.
Max load 600 kg
1322.77 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 881 l
31.11 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1250 kg
2755.78 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 655 kg
1444.03 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4620 mm
181.89 in.
Width 1726 mm
67.95 in.
Height 1470 mm
57.87 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) 0.48
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

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