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Opel Rekord E 2.0 S (101 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications

General information
Brand Opel
Model Rekord
Generation Rekord E
Modification (Engine) 2.0 S (101 Hp) Automatic
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 14 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 14 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 13.3 sec
Maximum speed 168 km/h
104.39 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11.1 kg/Hp, 90.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.2 kg/Nm, 138.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 101 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 51 Hp/l
Torque 155 Nm @ 3400-3800 rpm.
114.32 lb.-ft. @ 3400-3800 rpm.
Engine Model/Code 20S
Engine displacement 1979 cm3
120.77 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 95 mm
3.74 in.
Piston Stroke 69.8 mm
2.75 in.
Compression ratio 9:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1120 kg
2469.18 lbs.
Max. weight 1600 kg
3527.4 lbs.
Max load 480 kg
1058.22 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%) 1500 kg
3306.93 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 3 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension Spring Strut
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 185/70 R14
Wheel rims size 14