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Opel Rekord D 2.0 D (55 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 113 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1210 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 130 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.
2.0 D (55 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The least powerful option, offering very modest performance suitable only for unhurried driving and light loads.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy for its time, making it the most economical choice for long-distance travel.
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(D Coupe: 1972 - 1975).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Rekord |
| Generation: | D |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 D (55 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1974 |
| End of production: | 1977 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 2-4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 55 Hp @ 4400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 27.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 113 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Precombustion chamber injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 22:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 130 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 22 kg/Hp, 45.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 10.7 kg/Nm, 93.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1210 |
| Max. weight: | 1685 |
| Max load: | 475 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 408 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4567 mm mm [40mm less] |
| Width: | 1718 mm mm [10mm less] |
| Height: | 1415 mm mm [35mm more] |
| 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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