Segment: Medium
Production years: 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
Opel introduced the last generation of the Rekord, or Rekord E, in 1977 as a sedan, station wagon, or three-door station wagon.
Designed as a family sedan, the Rekord was a successful vehicle for the German carmaker. Even though it carried-over the drivetrain and the suspension from its predecessor, the design was far more evolved and helped the car sell in big numbers.
The E1 model, since it was before the 1982 facelift, featured squared headlights and a black grille with horizontal slats between them. Its raked, curved windshield and smoothed corners combined with long, straight lines made the car looks more upmarket in the BMW 5-Series segment. Its wide horizontal taillights were advertised as an advanced safety measure in the rear, and so were the rubber-padded chromed bumpers.
Inside, Opel installed bucket seats at the front and a bench in the rear to fit five adult-sized passengers inside. The square-looking instrument cluster featured big dials for the speedometer and tachometer and two additional gauges for the fuel tank and the coolant temperature. The design team installed another six light bars in the middle of the instrument panel to warn the driver of low oil pressure, low battery charging, etc. The power windows and the sunroof were on the options list.
Opel took most of the engines from the previous model under the hood, the Rekord D, but the 1.7-liter version was dropped.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L 4MT RWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1897 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 4800 RPM 75 HP @ 4800 RPM 74 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 135 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96.3 mph (155 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16 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: | 180.7 in (4590 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/55.5 in (1,440/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Turning circle: | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2469.2 lbs (1120 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3527.4 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 23.7 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 235.6 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4MT RWD (101 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1979 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 5200 RPM 101 HP @ 5200 RPM 99 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 117 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 158 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107.5 mph (173 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 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: | 180.7 in (4590 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/55.5 in (1,440/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17 cuFT (481 L) |
Turning circle: | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2513.3 lbs (1140 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3571.5 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 221.1 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4MT RWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1979 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 5400 RPM 110 HP @ 5400 RPM 109 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 120 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 162 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.2 mph (179 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 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: | 180.7 in (4590 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/55.5 in (1,440/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.11 in (2670 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12 cuFT (340 L) |
Turning circle: | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2557.4 lbs (1160 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3615.6 lbs (1640 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24.7 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 226.1 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4MT RWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1979 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5200 RPM 90 HP @ 5200 RPM 89 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 145 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102.5 mph (165 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14 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: | 180.7 in (4590 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/55.5 in (1,440/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12 cuFT (340 L) |
Turning circle: | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2513.3 lbs (1140 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3571.5 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 247.5 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L D 4MT RWD (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2260 cm3 |
Power: | 48 KW @ 4200 RPM 65 HP @ 4200 RPM 64 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 127 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 87 mph (140 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 22 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: | 180.7 in (4590 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/55.5 in (1,440/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12 cuFT (340 L) |
Turning circle: | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2766.8 lbs (1255 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3825 lbs (1735 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 217.3 g/km |