Specifications: Opel Rekord C 1.7 S (75 Hp) Manual 3-speed 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971

1966 Opel Rekord C - Photo 1

Opel Rekord C 1.7 S (75 Hp) Manual 3-speed – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Rekord
Generation Rekord C
Modification (Engine) 1.7 S (75 Hp) Manual 3-speed
Start of production 1966 year
End of production 1971 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 11.5 l/100 km
20.45 US mpg
24.56 UK mpg
8.7 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 148 km/h
91.96 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 13.9 kg/Hp, 71.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.2 kg/Nm, 121.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 75 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 44.2 Hp/l
Torque 127 Nm @ 2500-2900 rpm.
93.67 lb.-ft. @ 2500-2900 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code 17S
Engine displacement 1698 cm3
103.62 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 88 mm
3.46 in.
Piston Stroke 69.8 mm
2.75 in.
Compression ratio 8.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain CIH
Engine oil capacity 3.3 l
3.49 US qt | 2.9 UK qt
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Coolant 6.9 l
7.29 US qt | 6.07 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1045 kg
2303.83 lbs.
Max. weight 1480 kg
3262.84 lbs.
Max load 435 kg
959.01 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4550 mm
179.13 in.
Width 1758 mm
69.21 in.
Height 1453 mm
57.2 in.
Wheelbase 2668 mm
105.04 in.
Front track 1400 mm
55.12 in.
Rear (Back) track 1400 mm
55.12 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.74 m
38.52 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 Double wishbone
Rear suspension Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 175/75R13
Rear wheel tires: 175/75R13

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