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Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp) 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960
Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp) 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960
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General information

Name

Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp) 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960

Brand

Opel
Model

Rekord
Generation

Rekord P1 (Olympia)
Year of production

1957

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

1.7 (55 Hp)

Power

55 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

120 Nm @ 1900-2300 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

8.9 l/100 km

Maximum speed (km/h)

132 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
55 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre
32.7 Hp/l
Torque
120 Nm @ 1900-2300 rpm.
Engine displacement
1680 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
74 mm
Compression ratio
7.25
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

930 kg

Max weight (kg)

1340 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

40 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4433 mm

Width (mm)

1616 mm

Height (mm)

1490 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2541 mm

Front track (mm)

1260 mm

Rear track (mm)

1270 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.7 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Independent, spring

Rear suspension system

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum

Rear brakes

Drum

Wheel rims size

4J x 13

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