1972 Opel Rekord D - Photo 1

Opel Rekord D 1.7 S (83 Hp) – Full specifications

General information
Brand Opel
Model Rekord
Generation Rekord D
Modification (Engine) 1.7 S (83 Hp)
Start of production 1972 year
End of production 1975 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 2-4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 10.6 l/100 km
22.19 US mpg
26.65 UK mpg
9.43 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 16.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 16.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 15.7 sec
Maximum speed 155 km/h
96.31 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 12.8 kg/Hp, 77.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.3 kg/Nm, 120.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 83 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 48.9 Hp/l
Torque 128 Nm @ 2600-3800 rpm.
94.41 lb.-ft. @ 2600-3800 rpm.
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 9.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 3.8 l
4.02 US qt | 3.34 UK qt
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Coolant 6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1065 kg
2347.92 lbs.
Max. weight 1545 kg
3406.14 lbs.
Max load 480 kg
1058.22 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 408 l
14.41 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1400 kg
3086.47 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 570 kg
1256.63 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4567 mm
179.8 in.
Width 1718 mm
67.64 in.
Height 1415 mm
55.71 in.
Wheelbase 2668 mm
105.04 in.
Front track 1419 mm
55.87 in.
Rear (Back) track 1400 mm
55.12 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 130 mm
5.12 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.46
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.4 m
37.4 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 4 gears, manual transmission
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum