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Opel Rekord D 1.7 S (83 Hp)
Overall Rating
Opel Rekord:
The Opel Rekord is a large family car which was built in eight generations by the German car manufacturer Opel. Between 1953 and 1986, approximately ten million were sold.
The Series D and E Rekords also spawned derivative versions manufactured by Opel's British sister company Vauxhall and in the case of the Rekord E, GM's Australian arm Holden. In 1986, the Rekord nameplate was replaced by the Opel Omega.
The Rekord name evolved into the main name of the model; at first the name was used in close relationship with the Opel Olympia name, which pre-dated the Rekord but was also reinstated in a separate model in 1967....(Read more on Wikipedia)
D Overview:
Opel Rekord (D). With 128 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1065 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 16.5 s). The top speed reaches 155 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Opel Rekord D was produced before modern crash safety standards and Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, thus no official rating is available. Safety features are basic by contemporary standards.
1.7 S (83 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A good mid-range option, providing sufficient power for most driving scenarios with reasonable acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Offers a decent balance between performance and fuel economy for a petrol engine of its class.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust and durable construction for its era
- • Wide range of engine options to suit various needs
- • Comfortable ride quality for long journeys
- • Classic car appeal and growing enthusiast base
- • Economical diesel engines for low running costs
Cons:
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Limited performance on base engine models
- • Higher fuel consumption on more powerful petrol variants
- • Susceptibility to rust, common for vehicles of its age
- • Lack of modern amenities and driver aids
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(C: 1966 - 1971).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Rekord |
| Generation: | D |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.7 S (83 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1972 |
| End of production: | 1975 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 2-4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 83 Hp @ 5400 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 48.9 Hp/l [17mm more] |
| Torque: | 128 Nm @ 2600-3800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 17S More details about the engine 17S |
| Engine displacement: | 1698 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 69.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.6 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 16.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 16.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 155 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.8 kg/Hp, 77.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.3 kg/Nm, 120.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 15.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1065 |
| Max. weight: | 1545 |
| Max load: | 480 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 408 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1400 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 570 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4567 mm mm [17mm more] |
| Width: | 1718 mm mm [40mm less] |
| Height: | 1415 mm mm [38mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2668 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1419 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1400 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 130 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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