Specifications: Opel Rekord E 2.1 D (60 Hp) 1977, 1978

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Opel Rekord E 2.1 D (60 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Rekord
Generation Rekord E
Modification (Engine) 2.1 D (60 Hp)
Start of production 1977 year
End of production 1978 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 2-4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 7.9 l/100 km
29.77 US mpg
35.76 UK mpg
12.66 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 23.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 23.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 22.3 sec
Maximum speed 138 km/h
85.75 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 20.6 kg/Hp, 48.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 10.5 kg/Nm, 95.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 60 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre 29 Hp/l
Torque 118 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
87.03 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine Model/Code 21D
Engine displacement 2068 cm3
126.2 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 88 mm
3.46 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 1235 kg
2722.71 lbs.
Max. weight 1735 kg
3825.02 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%) 1250 kg
2755.78 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) 11.2 m
36.75 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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