1974 Opel Record specifications

1974 Opel Record data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2679 mm 105.5 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4597 mm 181 inches
Width 1726 mm 68 inches
Height 1422 mm 56 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 1090 kg 2403 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Opel
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.9 litre
1897 cc
(115.762 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93 × 69.8 mm
3.66 × 2.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.33
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 98 PS (97 bhp) (72 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque 147 Nm (108 ft·lb) (15 kgm)
at 3800 rpm
Specific output 38.1 kW/litre
51.8 ps/litre
51.1 bhp/litre
0.84 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 77.49 Nm/litre
0.94 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.8:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 973.8 kPa (141.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 474.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
90.23 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
66.36 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
88.99 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.07 kg/kW
25.17 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout unknown
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.89
general
Carfolio.com ID71027
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 21.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1974 Opel Record added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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