Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy
Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 8.9 l/100 km | 26.4 mpg US | 31.7 mpg UK
Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp) Technical information
| Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp) General information | |
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| Brand : | Opel |
| Model : | Rekord |
| Generation : | Rekord P1 (Olympia) |
| Engine / modification : | 1.7 (55 Hp) |
| Production start : | 1957 year |
| Production end : | 1960 year |
| Coupe type : | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors : | 4 |
| Num. of seats : | 5 |
| Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption) | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban : | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined : | 8.9 l/100 km | 26.4 mpg US | 31.7 mpg UK |
| Fuel Type : | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume : | 40 l | 10.6 US gallons | 8.8 UK gallons |
| Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp) Performance | |
| Power : | 55 hp | 40 kW |
| Max power in : | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed : | 132 km/h | 82 mph |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : | |
| Torque : | 120 Nm @ 1900-2300 rpm. |
| Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp) Engine | |
| Engine position : | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement : | 1680 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity : | 3 l |
| Coolant : | 8 l |
| Fuel System : | Carburettor |
| Position of cylinders : | Inline |
| Valvetrain : | OHV |
| Number of cylinders : | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder : | 2 |
| Compression ratio : | 7.25 |
| Piston Stroke : | 74 mm |
| Cylinder Bore : | 85 mm |
| Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp) Transmission | |
| Wheel Drive : | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) : | 3 |
| Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp) Chassis | |
| Length : | 4433 mm | 174.5 in |
| Width : | 1616 mm | 63.6 in |
| Height : | 1490 mm | 58.7 in |
| Wheelbase : | 2541 mm | 100.0 in |
| Front track : | 1260 mm | 49.6 in |
| Rear (Back) track : | 1270 mm | 50.0 in |
| Front suspension : | Independent, spring |
| Max weight : | 1340 kg | 2954 lbs |
| Front brakes : | Drum |
| Rear brakes : | Drum |
| Kerb Weight : | 930 kg | 2050 lbs |
| Steering type : | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) : | 10.7 m |
| Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp) Tyres / Wheels | |
| Wheel rims size : | 4J x 13 |