Specifications: Opel Rekord D Coupe 1.9 S (97 Hp) 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975

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Opel Rekord D Coupe 1.9 S (97 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Rekord
Generation Rekord D Coupe
Modification (Engine) 1.9 S (97 Hp)
Start of production 1972 year
End of production 1975 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Coupe
Seats 5
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 11.7 l/100 km
20.1 US mpg
24.14 UK mpg
8.55 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 14 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 14 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 13.3 sec
Maximum speed 161 km/h
100.04 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11.1 kg/Hp, 89.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.4 kg/Nm, 155.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 97 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 51.1 Hp/l
Torque 168 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
123.91 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Engine displacement 1897 cm3
115.76 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 93 mm
3.66 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

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1080 kg
2380.99 lbs.
Max. weight 1500 kg
3306.93 lbs.
Max load 420 kg
925.94 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 435 l
15.36 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1500 kg
3306.93 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 570 kg
1256.63 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4607 mm
181.38 in.
Width 1728 mm
68.03 in.
Height 1380 mm
54.33 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) 0.45
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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