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Opel Rekord Sedan

1977 – 1982 Sedan Germany

Opel built the Rekord Sedan from 1977 to 1982. Five variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 65 to 110 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Opel Rekord Sedan
Body styleSedan
Production1977 – 1982
Variants5
FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power65 – 110 hp
0–100 km/h12.0 – 22.0 s
Top speed140 – 179 km/h
Fuel economy8.2 – 10.4 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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2.0L 4MT RWD (90 HP)
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2.0L 4MT RWD (101 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 101 hp 12.5 s 173 4-speed manual
2.0L 4MT RWD (110 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 110 hp 12.0 s 179 4-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2260 cm3 (138 ci)
Power
48 KW @ 4200 RPM65 HP @ 4200 RPM64 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque
94 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM127 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
87 mph (140 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
22 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175 SR14

Dimensions

Length
180.7 in (4590 mm)
Width
68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.7/55.5 in (1,440/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase
105.1 in (2670 mm)
Cargo Volume
12 cuFT (340 L)
Turning circle
35.4 ft (10.8 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2766.8 lbs (1255 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3825 lbs (1735 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
217.3 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1897 cm3 (116 ci)
Power
55 KW @ 4800 RPM75 HP @ 4800 RPM74 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
100 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM135 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
96.3 mph (155 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
16 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175 SR14

Dimensions

Length
180.7 in (4590 mm)
Width
68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.7/55.5 in (1,440/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase
105.1 in (2670 mm)
Cargo Volume
17 cuFT (481 L)
Turning circle
35.4 ft (10.8 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2469.2 lbs (1120 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3527.4 lbs (1600 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
23.7 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
235.6 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1979 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
66 KW @ 5200 RPM90 HP @ 5200 RPM89 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
107 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM145 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
102.5 mph (165 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
14 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175 SR14

Dimensions

Length
180.7 in (4590 mm)
Width
68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.7/55.5 in (1,440/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase
105.1 in (2670 mm)
Cargo Volume
12 cuFT (340 L)
Turning circle
35.4 ft (10.8 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2513.3 lbs (1140 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3571.5 lbs (1620 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
247.5 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1979 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
74 KW @ 5200 RPM101 HP @ 5200 RPM99 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
117 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM158 Nm @ 3400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
107.5 mph (173 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175 SR14

Dimensions

Length
180.7 in (4590 mm)
Width
68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.7/55.5 in (1,440/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase
105.1 in (2670 mm)
Cargo Volume
17 cuFT (481 L)
Turning circle
35.4 ft (10.8 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2513.3 lbs (1140 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3571.5 lbs (1620 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
221.1 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1979 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
81 KW @ 5400 RPM110 HP @ 5400 RPM109 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
120 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM162 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
111.2 mph (179 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175 SR14

Dimensions

Length
180.7 in (4590 mm)
Width
68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.7/55.5 in (1,440/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase
105.11 in (2670 mm)
Cargo Volume
12 cuFT (340 L)
Turning circle
35.4 ft (10.8 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2557.4 lbs (1160 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3615.6 lbs (1640 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
24.7 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
226.1 g/km
Length4,590 mm
Width1,730 mm
Height1,420 mm
Wheelbase2,670 mm
Curb weight1,120 – 1,255 kg
Torque127 – 162 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.