Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.5 (50 Hp)
People\'s Opinion
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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)
P1 (Olympia) Overview:
Opel Rekord (P1 (Olympia)). With 106 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 930 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 128 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.
Performance Verdict
The 1.5-liter engine provides adequate power for its time, suitable for leisurely cruising and urban driving, but lacks modern acceleration capabilities.
Fuel Economy
With 8.5 l/100 km, fuel consumption is reasonable for a 1950s petrol engine of this size, offering practical running costs for the era.
Best Use Case:
City / Rural Roads
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Classic styling with panoramic windshield
- • Reliable and simple mechanicals
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Relatively good fuel economy for its era
- • Easy to maintain for enthusiasts
Cons:
- • Limited performance by modern standards
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Drum brakes require longer stopping distances
- • Basic interior amenities
- • Finding original parts can be challenging
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Opel |
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| Model: | Rekord |
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| Generation: | P1 (Olympia) |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 (50 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1957 |
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| End of production: | 1960 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 50 Hp @ 4300 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 33.6 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 106 Nm @ 1800-2400 rpm. |
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| Engine displacement: | 1488 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | OHV |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 3 l |
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| Coolant: | 8 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 74 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 7.25:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.5 l/100 km |
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| Maximum speed: | 128 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 18.6 kg/Hp, 53.8 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.8 kg/Nm, 114 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 930 |
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| Max. weight: | 1340 |
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| Max load: | 410 |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4433 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1616 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1490 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2541 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1260 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1270 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 3 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Drum |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
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| Wheel rims size | 4J x 13 |
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| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
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| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
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