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

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Opel Rekord E Caravan 2.1 D (60 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Rekord
Generation Rekord E Caravan
Modification (Engine) 2.1 D (60 Hp)
Start of production 1977 year
End of production 1978 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Station wagon (estate)
Seats 5
Doors 3-5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 8.1 l/100 km
29.04 US mpg
34.87 UK mpg
12.35 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Maximum speed 135 km/h
83.89 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 21.2 kg/Hp, 47.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 10.8 kg/Nm, 92.9 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 1270 kg
2799.87 lbs.
Max. weight 1890 kg
4166.74 lbs.
Max load 620 kg
1366.87 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 655 kg
1444.03 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) 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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