All Opel modelsOpel Rekord: generations and engines
The Opel Rekord was built from 1966 to 1986 in 8 generations, with 87 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, station wagon, coupe). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
Production years1966–1986
Generations8
Engine versions87
Power55–115 hp
Body stylesSedan, Station wagon, Coupe
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline
Opel Rekord generations
- 1966–1969
- 1972–1977
- 1972–1977
- 1972–1977
Opel Rekord D Coupe
Engines below - 1977–1982
Opel Rekord E
Engines below - 1977–1982
Opel Rekord E Caravan
Engines below - 1982–1986
- 1982–1986
Specs
Opel Rekord engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Opel Rekord D Coupe1972–1977 · 5 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 S (83 hp) | 1972–1975 | Gasoline | 83 hp (61 kW) | 106 lb-ft (144 Nm) | 16.5 s | 96 mph (155 km/h) | |
| 1.9 S (97 hp) | 1972–1975 | Gasoline | 97 hp (71 kW) | 124 lb-ft (168 Nm) | 14 s | 100 mph (161 km/h) | |
| 1.9 (75 hp) | 1975–1977 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 97 lb-ft (132 Nm) | 16.5 s | 96 mph (155 km/h) | |
| 1.9 (90 hp) | 1975–1977 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 14 s | 102 mph (164 km/h) | |
| 2.0 (101 hp) | 1975–1977 | Gasoline | 101 hp (74 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 10.7 s | 116 mph (186 km/h) |
Opel Rekord E1977–1982 · 13 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 (60 hp) | 1977–1982 | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | 83 lb-ft (112 Nm) | 20.5 s | 91 mph (146 km/h) | |
| 1.9 (75 hp) | 1977–1982 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 97 lb-ft (132 Nm) | 16 s | 96 mph (155 km/h) | |
| 1.9 (75 hp) Automatic | 1977–1982 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 97 lb-ft (132 Nm) | 17.5 s | 93 mph (150 km/h) | |
| 2.0 (90 hp) | 1977–1982 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | 105 lb-ft (142 Nm) | 14 s | 103 mph (165 km/h) | |
| 2.0 (90 hp) Automatic | 1977–1982 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | 105 lb-ft (142 Nm) | 15.5 s | 99 mph (160 km/h) | |
| 2.0 E (110 hp) | 1977–1982 | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) | 117 lb-ft (159 Nm) | 12 s | 112 mph (181 km/h) | |
| 2.0 E (110 hp) Automatic | 1977–1982 | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) | 117 lb-ft (159 Nm) | 13.5 s | 108 mph (174 km/h) | |
| 2.0 S (101 hp) | 1977–1982 | Gasoline | 101 hp (74 kW) | 114 lb-ft (155 Nm) | 12.5 s | 107 mph (173 km/h) | |
| 2.0 S (101 hp) Automatic | 1977–1982 | Gasoline | 101 hp (74 kW) | 114 lb-ft (155 Nm) | 14 s | 104 mph (168 km/h) | |
| 2.1 D (60 hp) | 1977–1978 | Diesel | 60 hp (44 kW) | 87 lb-ft (118 Nm) | 23.5 s | 86 mph (138 km/h) | |
| 2.1 D (60 hp) Automatic | 1977–1978 | Diesel | 60 hp (44 kW) | 87 lb-ft (118 Nm) | 28 s | 83 mph (133 km/h) | |
| 2.3 D (65 hp) | 1978–1982 | Diesel | 65 hp (48 kW) | 94 lb-ft (127 Nm) | 22 s | 87 mph (140 km/h) | |
| 2.3 D (65 hp) Automatic | 1978–1981 | Diesel | 65 hp (48 kW) | 94 lb-ft (127 Nm) | 22.5 s | 84 mph (135 km/h) |
Opel Rekord E Caravan1977–1982 · 13 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 (60 hp) | 1977–1982 | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | 83 lb-ft (112 Nm) | 21.5 s | 89 mph (143 km/h) | |
| 1.9 (75 hp) | 1977–1982 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 97 lb-ft (132 Nm) | 18.5 s | 94 mph (152 km/h) | |
| 1.9 (75 hp) Automatic | 1977–1982 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 97 lb-ft (132 Nm) | 20 s | 91 mph (147 km/h) | |
| 2.0 (90 hp) | 1977–1982 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | 105 lb-ft (142 Nm) | 15 s | 101 mph (162 km/h) | |
| 2.0 (90 hp) Automatic | 1977–1982 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | 105 lb-ft (142 Nm) | 16.5 s | 98 mph (157 km/h) | |
| 2.0 E (110 hp) | 1977–1982 | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) | 117 lb-ft (159 Nm) | 13 s | 109 mph (176 km/h) | |
| 2.0 E (110 hp) Automatic | 1977–1982 | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) | 117 lb-ft (159 Nm) | 14.5 s | 106 mph (171 km/h) | |
| 2.0 S (101 hp) | 1977–1982 | Gasoline | 101 hp (74 kW) | 114 lb-ft (155 Nm) | 13.5 s | 106 mph (170 km/h) | |
| 2.0 S (101 hp) Automatic | 1977–1982 | Gasoline | 101 hp (74 kW) | 114 lb-ft (155 Nm) | 15 s | 103 mph (165 km/h) | |
| 2.1 D (60 hp) | 1977–1978 | Diesel | 60 hp (44 kW) | 87 lb-ft (118 Nm) | 84 mph (135 km/h) | ||
| 2.1 D (60 hp) Automatic | 1977–1978 | Diesel | 60 hp (44 kW) | 87 lb-ft (118 Nm) | 81 mph (130 km/h) | ||
| 2.3 D (65 hp) | 1978–1982 | Diesel | 65 hp (48 kW) | 94 lb-ft (127 Nm) | 25 s | 87 mph (140 km/h) | |
| 2.3 D (65 hp) Automatic | 1978–1982 | Diesel | 65 hp (48 kW) | 94 lb-ft (127 Nm) | 29 s | 82 mph (132 km/h) |
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