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Opel Rekord E Caravan 2.0 (90 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications

General information
Brand Opel
Model Rekord
Generation Rekord E Caravan
Modification (Engine) 2.0 (90 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 11.1 l/100 km
21.19 US mpg
25.45 UK mpg
9.01 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 16.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 16.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 15.7 sec
Maximum speed 157 km/h
97.56 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 12.9 kg/Hp, 77.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.2 kg/Nm, 121.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 90 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 45.5 Hp/l
Torque 142 Nm @ 3000-3800 rpm.
104.73 lb.-ft. @ 3000-3800 rpm.
Engine Model/Code 20N
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 8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
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%) 1500 kg
3306.93 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