Specifications: Opel Rekord D Caravan 2.0 D (55 Hp) 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

1972 Opel Rekord D Caravan - Photo 1

Opel Rekord D Caravan 2.0 D (55 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Rekord
Generation Rekord D Caravan
Modification (Engine) 2.0 D (55 Hp)
Start of production 1974 year
End of production 1977 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Station wagon (estate)
Seats 5
Doors 3-5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 8.1 l/100 km
29.04 US mpg
34.87 UK mpg
12.35 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Maximum speed 130 km/h
80.78 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 22.8 kg/Hp, 43.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 11.1 kg/Nm, 90 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 55 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre 27.5 Hp/l
Torque 113 Nm @ 2200 rpm.
83.34 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.
Engine displacement 1998 cm3
121.93 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 86.5 mm
3.41 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 1255 kg
2766.8 lbs.
Max. weight 1825 kg
4023.44 lbs.
Max load 570 kg
1256.63 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4594 mm
180.87 in.
Width 1715 mm
67.52 in.
Height 1440 mm
56.69 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) 0.50
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

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