Specifications: Opel Rekord E 2.3 D (65 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

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Opel Rekord E 2.3 D (65 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Rekord
Generation Rekord E
Modification (Engine) 2.3 D (65 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 2-4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 9.2 l/100 km
25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.87 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 22.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 22.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 21.4 sec
Maximum speed 135 km/h
83.89 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 19.3 kg/Hp, 51.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.9 kg/Nm, 101.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 65 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre 28.8 Hp/l
Torque 127 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
93.67 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code 23D
Engine displacement 2260 cm3
137.91 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 92 mm
3.62 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 1735 kg
3825.02 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%) 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 3 gears, automatic transmission
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Drum

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