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Opel Rekord Caravan 1500

General information

ModelOpel Rekord Caravan 1500
Year1966
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating58.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1490 ccm (90.92 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1490 ccm (90.92 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power58.00 PS (43 kW or 57 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque105.00 Nm (10.7 kgf-m or 77.4 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke72.0 x 61.0 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0532 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4690 litres (1,239 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (444.9 inches)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1090 kg (2,403.0 pounds)
Overall length4560 mm (179.5 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2670 mm (105.1 inches)
Fuel capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)
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