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Opel Rekord E 2.3 D (65 Hp) 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
Opel Rekord E 2.3 D (65 Hp) 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
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General information

Name

Opel Rekord E 2.3 D (65 Hp) 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

Brand

Opel
Model

Rekord
Generation

Rekord E
Year of production

1978

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

2

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

2.3 D (65 Hp)

Power

65 Hp @ 4200 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

127 Nm @ 2500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

8.3 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

22 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

140 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
65 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre
28.8 Hp/l
Torque
127 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
Engine displacement
2260 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
22
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Fuel type
Diesel
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1235 kg

Max weight (kg)

1735 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

65 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

540 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4593 mm

Width (mm)

1726 mm

Height (mm)

1420 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2668 mm

Front track (mm)

1435 mm

Rear track (mm)

1412 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.2 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

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