Opel Rekord E (facelift 1982) 2.3 D (65 hp)

Diesel engine with 65 hp (48 kW) and 94 lb-ft (127 Nm), built 1982–1984, sedan body, rear-wheel drive. The Opel Rekord E (facelift 1982) has 3 more powerful diesel versions.

Power65 hp (48 kW)
Torque94 lb-ft (127 Nm)
0–62 mph22.5 s
Top speed96 mph (155 km/h)
FuelDiesel

Specifications

Engine

Engine version2.3 D (65 hp)
Displacement2.3 L (2,260 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Valves per cylinder2
ValvetrainSOHC
Fuel systemStandard diesel injection (SDI)
Compression ratio22
Bore92 mm
Stroke85 mm

Performance

Power65 hp (48 kW) @ 4200 rpm
Torque94 lb-ft (127 Nm) @ 2500 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)22.5 s
Top speed96 mph (155 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelDiesel
Highway35 mpg (6.8 l/100 km)
Fuel tank17.2 gal (65 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length183.1 in (4,652 mm)
Width68.0 in (1,726 mm)
Height55.9 in (1,420 mm)
Curb weight2,756 lb (1,250 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,924 lb (1,780 kg)
Cargo volume17.3 cu ft (490 l)
Drag coefficient0.36

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveRear-wheel drive
Gears5

What to check on an Opel Rekord with this engine

  • On a diesel, check the particulate filter (DPF), the injectors and the dual-mass flywheel: they are the expensive repairs.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Opel Rekord E (facelift 1982) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.8 (75 hp)Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.8 S (90 hp)Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)
1.8 S (90 hp) AutomaticGasoline90 hp (66 kW)
2.0 E (110 hp)Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)
2.0 E (110 hp) AutomaticGasoline110 hp (81 kW)
2.0 S (100 hp)Gasoline100 hp (74 kW)
2.0 S (100 hp) AutomaticGasoline100 hp (74 kW)
2.0 S (98 hp)Gasoline98 hp (72 kW)
2.0 S (98 hp) AutomaticGasoline98 hp (72 kW)
2.3 D (65 hp) AutomaticDiesel65 hp (48 kW)
2.2 D (71 hp)Diesel71 hp (52 kW)
2.2 D (71 hp) AutomaticDiesel71 hp (52 kW)
2.2 E (115 hp)Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)
2.2 E (115 hp) AutomaticGasoline115 hp (85 kW)
2.3 TD (86 hp)Diesel86 hp (63 kW)
1.8i CAT (100 hp)Gasoline100 hp (74 kW)
1.8i CAT (100 hp) AutomaticGasoline100 hp (74 kW)

← All Opel Rekord E (facelift 1982) engines

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