Opel Rekord 1978 specs
General information
| Model: | Opel Rekord |
| Year: | 1978 |
| Category: | Midsize family cars |
| Manufacturer: | Opel |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 1689 ccm |
| Max power: | 91.3 PS (68 kW) at 5200 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 142 Nm at 3800 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 8:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 95 x 69.8 mm (3.7 x 2.7 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0827 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 4610 litres (1218 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Brake details: | ABS ABS |
| Front tire dimensions: | 175/80-R14 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 175/80-R14 |
| Turn circle: | 12 m (472.4 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1104 kg (2433.9 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4600 mm (181.1 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1730 mm (68.1 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2680 mm (105.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 65 litres (17.17 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |






















