Specifications: Opel Rekord E Caravan 1.9 (75 Hp) Automatic 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

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Opel Rekord E Caravan 1.9 (75 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Rekord
Generation Rekord E Caravan
Modification (Engine) 1.9 (75 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1977 year
End of production 1982 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Station wagon (estate)
Seats 5
Doors 3-5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 10.7 l/100 km
21.98 US mpg
26.4 UK mpg
9.35 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 20 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 20 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 19 sec
Maximum speed 147 km/h
91.34 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 15.5 kg/Hp, 64.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.8 kg/Nm, 113.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 75 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre 39.5 Hp/l
Torque 132 Nm @ 2200-3400 rpm.
97.36 lb.-ft. @ 2200-3400 rpm.
Engine Model/Code 19N
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 7.9:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1165 kg
2568.39 lbs.
Max. weight 1765 kg
3891.16 lbs.
Max load 600 kg
1322.77 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 881 l
31.11 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1250 kg
2755.78 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 585 kg
1289.7 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4620 mm
181.89 in.
Width 1726 mm
67.95 in.
Height 1470 mm
57.87 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) 0.48
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 brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Drum

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