1978 Opel Rekord Estate specifications

1978 Opel Rekord 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 1170 kg 2579 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 101 PS (100 bhp) (75 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque 148 Nm (109 ft·lb) (15.1 kgm)
at 3800 rpm
Specific output 37.7 kW/litre
51.2 ps/litre
50.5 bhp/litre
0.83 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 74.79 Nm/litre
0.9 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 939.8 kPa (136.3 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
86.66 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
63.74 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
85.47 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.69 kg/kW
26.21 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 ID70972
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 22.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Opel Rekord Estate added before December 1995.
Last modified 2018-12-07.

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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
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 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
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 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
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 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1120 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1979 cm3/120.8cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1120 kg
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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
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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