1979 Opel Rekord specifications

1979 Opel Rekord data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2670 mm 105.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1430 mm 56.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Length 4590 mm 180.7 inches
Width 1730 mm 68.1 inches
Height 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Ground clearance 130 mm 5.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 1115 kg 2458 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 70 litres 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Opel
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.7 litre
1698 cc
(103.618 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88 × 69.8 mm
3.46 × 2.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.26
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
61 PS (60 bhp) (45 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
112 Nm (83 ft·lb) (11.4 kgm)
at 2200-3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
26.3 kW/litre
35.8 ps/litre
35.3 bhp/litre
0.58 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
65.96 Nm/litre
0.8 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 828.9 kPa (120.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 424.5 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 146 km/h (91 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
54.56 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
40.13 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
53.81 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
24.92 kg/kW
41.63 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 longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 4.000
Turning circle 11.40 m
Front suspension I.W.LowTrailLi.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.TrailLowRA.TA.TLB.CS.ARB.
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 ID70983
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 19.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Opel Rekord added 1996-05-10.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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