Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
After five years on the market, the Rekord Caravan received an update along with the rest of the range before being replaced by the Omega in 1988.
While the other carmakers started to change their lineups, Opel had to stick with the Rekord until the new generation was ready. Still, it could make some major improvements to a car that helped the carmaker survive through an oil crisis and new emission regulations. The 1982 model offered more comfort, better fuel efficiency, and, in station wagon shape, a more straightforward flat-folding rear bench.
The car received a redesigned look. At the front, the hood was extended and bent over the grille, while the headlights were raked and reshaped with a rounded inside edge. For the diesel versions, the hood received a bulge in the middle. The metallic bumpers were replaced by plastic, shaped bumpers with a lower apron in the front. The roof was extended over the trunk area at the back, and two side windows found their place behind the rear doors.
Almost half of the dashboard was bigger, with the instrument cluster and the center stack in one piece. It featured a radio cassette player and ventilation controls. As an option, the car was fitted with power windows and a sunroof. The folding rear bench expanded the trunk area up to 881 liters (31.1 cu-ft).
Another essential upgrade was for the engine compartment, where the carbureted versions were completely dropped, favoring the fuel-injected versions. There were two new gasoline engines and a 2.3-liter turbo-diesel that joined the range.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 4MT RWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5400 RPM 90 HP @ 5400 RPM 89 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 106 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 143 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103.14 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175 SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.25 in (4680 mm) |
Width: | 67.71 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 57.87 in (1470 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.69/55.51 in (1,440/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.11 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Turning circle: | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2535.31 lbs (1150 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3968.32 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT RWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1979 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 5200 RPM 101 HP @ 5200 RPM 99 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 115 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 156 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.73 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175 SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.25 in (4680 mm) |
Width: | 67.71 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 57.87 in (1470 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.69/55.51 in (1,440/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.11 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Turning circle: | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2535.31 lbs (1150 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3968.32 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2i 5MT RWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2197 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 4800 RPM 116 HP @ 4800 RPM 114 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 134 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 182 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113.08 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175 SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.25 in (4680 mm) |
Width: | 67.71 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 57.87 in (1470 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.69/55.51 in (1,440/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.11 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Turning circle: | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2623.5 lbs (1190 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3968.32 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L D 5MT RWD (71 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2260 cm3 |
Power: | 52 KW @ 4400 RPM 71 HP @ 4400 RPM 70 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 135 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 95.06 mph (153 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 22 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175 SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.25 in (4680 mm) |
Width: | 67.71 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 57.87 in (1470 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.69/55.51 in (1,440/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.11 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Turning circle: | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2777.82 lbs (1260 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4188.78 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L TD 5MT RWD (86 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2260 cm3 |
Power: | 63 KW @ 4200 RPM 86 HP @ 4200 RPM 84 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 139 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 189 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101.28 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175 SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.25 in (4680 mm) |
Width: | 67.71 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 57.87 in (1470 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.69/55.51 in (1,440/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.11 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2799.87 lbs (1270 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4188.78 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |