1978 Opel Rekord specifications

1978 Opel Rekord data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2667 mm 105 inches
Track/tread (front) 1422 mm 56 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1397 mm 55 inches
Length 4597 mm 181 inches
Width 1727 mm 68 inches
Height 1422 mm 56 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 1120 kg 2469 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 65 litres 14.3 [17.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1979 cc
(120.766 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 95 × 69.8 mm
3.74 × 2.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.36
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 91 PS (90 bhp) (67 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque 142 Nm (105 ft·lb) (14.5 kgm)
at 3800 rpm
Specific output 33.9 kW/litre
46.1 ps/litre
45.5 bhp/litre
0.75 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 71.75 Nm/litre
0.87 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 901.7 kPa (130.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 494.75 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
81.47 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
59.92 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
80.36 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.69 kg/kW
27.88 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.CS.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.67
general
Carfolio.com ID71533
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 22.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Opel Rekord added before December 1995.
Last modified 2018-12-07.

Opel Rekord models

4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 75 PS 74 bhp 55 kW 1115 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1115 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1115 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 75 PS 74 bhp 55 kW 1125 kg
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1125 kg
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1125 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 75 PS 74 bhp 55 kW 1150 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1150 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1150 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1979 cm3/120.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1183 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1979 cm3/120.8cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1120 kg
Opel Rekord Diesel -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2260 cm3/137.9cuin 66 PS 65 bhp 48 kW 1255 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 2260 cm3/137.9cuin 66 PS 65 bhp 48 kW 1295 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 1979 cm3/120.8cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1170 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1698 cm3/103.6cuin 67 PS 66 bhp 49 kW 1025 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1698 cm3/103.6cuin 76 PS 75 bhp 56 kW 1025 kg
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2471 cm3/150.8cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW 1232 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2471 cm3/150.8cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2471 cm3/150.8cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW 1110 kg
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1240 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1240 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1255 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1240 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1255 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1355 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1180 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 94 PS 93 bhp 69 kW 1340 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 94 PS 93 bhp 69 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 87 PS 86 bhp 64 kW 1112 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 87 PS 86 bhp 64 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1595 cm3/97.3cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW 1045 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1695 cm3/103.4cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW 1084 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1695 cm3/103.4cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW 1084 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 94 PS 93 bhp 69 kW 1089 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 94 PS 93 bhp 69 kW 1089 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2232 cm3/136.2cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW 1440 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1592 cm3/97.2cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW 1096 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1592 cm3/97.2cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW 1096 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW 985 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW 985 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW 1000 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW 1010 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW 1010 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW 1025 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW 1055 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW 1065 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW 1070 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW 1070 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW 1075 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW 1055 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW 1065 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW 1070 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW 1070 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW 1075 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW 1055 kg
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