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 version | 2.3 D (65 hp) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L (2,260 cm³) |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Fuel system | Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Compression ratio | 22 |
| Bore | 92 mm |
| Stroke | 85 mm |
Performance
| Power | 65 hp (48 kW) @ 4200 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 94 lb-ft (127 Nm) @ 2500 rpm |
| 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) | 22.5 s |
| Top speed | 96 mph (155 km/h) |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Highway | 35 mpg (6.8 l/100 km) |
| Fuel tank | 17.2 gal (65 l) |
Body, dimensions and weight
| Body style | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Doors | 5 |
| Length | 183.1 in (4,652 mm) |
| Width | 68.0 in (1,726 mm) |
| Height | 55.9 in (1,420 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,756 lb (1,250 kg) |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,924 lb (1,780 kg) |
| Cargo volume | 17.3 cu ft (490 l) |
| Drag coefficient | 0.36 |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
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
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 (75 hp) | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | |
| 1.8 S (90 hp) | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | |
| 1.8 S (90 hp) Automatic | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | |
| 2.0 E (110 hp) | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) | |
| 2.0 E (110 hp) Automatic | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) | |
| 2.0 S (100 hp) | Gasoline | 100 hp (74 kW) | |
| 2.0 S (100 hp) Automatic | Gasoline | 100 hp (74 kW) | |
| 2.0 S (98 hp) | Gasoline | 98 hp (72 kW) | |
| 2.0 S (98 hp) Automatic | Gasoline | 98 hp (72 kW) | |
| 2.3 D (65 hp) Automatic | Diesel | 65 hp (48 kW) | |
| 2.2 D (71 hp) | Diesel | 71 hp (52 kW) | |
| 2.2 D (71 hp) Automatic | Diesel | 71 hp (52 kW) | |
| 2.2 E (115 hp) | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | |
| 2.2 E (115 hp) Automatic | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | |
| 2.3 TD (86 hp) | Diesel | 86 hp (63 kW) | |
| 1.8i CAT (100 hp) | Gasoline | 100 hp (74 kW) | |
| 1.8i CAT (100 hp) Automatic | Gasoline | 100 hp (74 kW) |