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Opel Rekord Caravan

General information

ModelOpel Rekord Caravan
Year1969
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating57.6 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
Fuel mixed driving7.9 litres/100 km (29.77 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1490 ccm (90.92 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power60.00 PS (44 kW or 59 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque105.00 Nm (10.7 kgf-m or 77.4 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke87.0 x 69.8 mm (3.4 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0550 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4690 litres (1,239 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (444.9 inches)
Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1090 kg (2,403.0 pounds)
Overall length4500 mm (177.2 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2670 mm (105.1 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions142.0 g/km
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