Specifications: Opel Rekord E 1.7 (60 Hp) 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

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Opel Rekord E 1.7 (60 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Rekord
Generation Rekord E
Modification (Engine) 1.7 (60 Hp)
Start of production 1977 year
End of production 1982 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 2-4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 9.9 l/100 km
23.76 US mpg
28.53 UK mpg
10.1 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 20.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 20.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 19.5 sec
Maximum speed 146 km/h
90.72 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 18.3 kg/Hp, 54.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.8 kg/Nm, 101.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 60 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre 35.3 Hp/l
Torque 112 Nm @ 2200-3000 rpm.
82.61 lb.-ft. @ 2200-3000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code 17N
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 8:1
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
Coolant 6.3 l
6.66 US qt | 5.54 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1100 kg
2425.08 lbs.
Max. weight 1600 kg
3527.4 lbs.
Max load 500 kg
1102.31 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 540 l
19.07 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 65 l
17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1000 kg
2204.62 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 585 kg
1289.7 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4593 mm
180.83 in.
Width 1726 mm
67.95 in.
Height 1420 mm
55.91 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) 0.45
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.8 m
35.43 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 Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Drum

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