1972 Opel Rekord specifications

1972 Opel Rekord data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2668 mm 105 inches
Track/tread (front) 1412 mm 55.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Length 4550 mm 179.1 inches
Width 1754 mm 69.1 inches
Height 1445 mm 56.9 inches
Ground clearance 153 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 1025 kg 2260 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 55 litres 12.1 [14.5] 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)
67 PS (66 bhp) (49 kW)
at 5300 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
118 Nm (87 ft·lb) (12 kgm)
at 2000-3100 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
29 kW/litre
39.4 ps/litre
38.9 bhp/litre
0.64 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
69.49 Nm/litre
0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.2:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 873.3 kPa (126.7 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 143 km/h (89 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
65.29 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
48.02 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
64.39 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
20.83 kg/kW
34.79 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 3.000
Turning circle 11.70 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.RA.TA.LB.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 ID71071
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 19.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Opel Rekord added 1996-11-17.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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