1957 Opel Rekord

The Rekord is a rear wheel drive saloon (sedan) road car with a front positioned engine, manufactured by Opel. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 1.5 litre capacity. This powerplant features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 45 bhp (45.6 PS/33.6 kW) of power at 3900 rpm, and maximum torque of 98 N·m (72 lb·ft/10 kgm) at 1800-2800 rpm. The power is delivered to the wheels through a 3 speed manual gearbox. Stated weight at the kerb is 905 kg. Top quoted speed is 126 km/h or 78 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4427 mm
Weight
905 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.5 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
45.6 PS / 45 bhp / 33.6 kW @ 3900 rpm
Torque
98 Nm / 72 ft.lb / 10 kgm @ 1800-2800 rpm
Top speed
126 km/h / 78 mph

1957 Opel Rekord specifications

1957 Opel Rekord data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2540 mm	100 inches
Track/tread (front)	1245 mm	49 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1270 mm	50 inches
Length	4427 mm	174.3 inches
Width	1600 mm	63 inches
Height	1473 mm	58 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.74
Kerb weight	905 kg	1995 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	1.5 litre 1488 cc (90.803 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	80 × 74 mm 3.15 × 2.91 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.08
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (SAE)	45.6 PS (45 bhp) (33.6 kW) at 3900 rpm
maximum torque (SAE)	98 Nm (72 ft·lb) (10 kgm) at 1800-2800 rpm
Specific output (SAE)	22.6 kW/litre 30.7 ps/litre 30.2 bhp/litre 0.5 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (SAE)	65.86 Nm/litre 0.8 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.9:1
Fuel system	1 carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	827.6 kPa (120 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	372 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	126 km/h (78 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 50.41 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 37.08 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 49.72 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 26.97 kg/kW 45.05 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.W.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	109670
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	15.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1957 Opel Rekord added 2003-05-02. Last modified 2013-02-28.