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Opel Rekord Caravan

General information

ModelOpel Rekord Caravan
Year1983
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power90.7 PS (67 kW or 89 HP) at 5400 Rev. per min.
Max torque146.00 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 107.7 ft.lbs) at 3200 Rev. per min.
Compression9.2:1
Bore x stroke84.8 x 79.5 mm (3.3 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed176.0 km/h (109.4 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.0816 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4610 litres (1,218 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (448.8 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1115 kg (2,458.2 pounds)
Overall length4630 mm (182.3 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2680 mm (105.5 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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