1978 Opel Rekord Diesel Estate specifications

1978 Opel Rekord Diesel Estate data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2667 mm 105 inches
Track/tread (front) 1422 mm 56 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1422 mm 56 inches
Length 4623 mm 182 inches
Width 1727 mm 68 inches
Height 1473 mm 58 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 1295 kg 2855 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 diesel
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2.3 litre
2260 cc
(137.914 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 92 × 85 mm
3.62 × 3.35 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.08
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 66 PS (65 bhp) (48 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque 126 Nm (93 ft·lb) (12.8 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output 21.4 kW/litre
29.2 ps/litre
28.8 bhp/litre
0.47 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 55.75 Nm/litre
0.67 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 22:1
Fuel system Bo diesel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 700.6 kPa (101.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 565 cc
Aspiration Normal D.
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
50.89 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
37.43 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
50.19 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
26.72 kg/kW
44.63 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 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 ID70884
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 21.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Opel Rekord Diesel Estate added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1150 kg
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 75 PS 74 bhp 55 kW 1125 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1150 kg
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW
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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 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
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