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Opel Rekord

General information

ModelOpel Rekord
Year1964
Rating57.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1488 ccm (90.80 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
DriveRear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1488 ccm (90.80 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power54.7 PS (40 kW or 54 HP) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Max torque108.00 Nm (11.0 kgf-m or 79.7 ft.lbs) at 2600 Rev. per min.
Compression7.3:1
Bore x stroke80.0 x 74.0 mm (3.1 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0567 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4470 litres (1,181 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDrums
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight970 kg (2,138.5 pounds)
Overall length4520 mm (178.0 inches)
Overall width1700 mm (66.9 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2650 mm (104.3 inches)
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