Opel Rekord Series A
Technical data

Opel Rekord Series A

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Opel Rekord A (1963–1965)

Engine	1500 (1963–65)	1700 (1963–65)	1700S (1963–65)	L-6 (1964–65)

Motor:	4–cylinder in-line four-stroke	6–cylinder in-line four-stroke

Cylinder capacity:	1,488 cc	1,680 cc	2,605 cc

Bore x Stroke:	80 x 74 mm	85 x 74 mm	85 x 76.5 mm

Max power (PS) at rpm:	40 kW (55 PS) 4,500	44 kW (60 PS) 4,300	49 kW (67 PS) 4,400	74 kW (100 PS) 4,600

Max. torque at rpm:	106 Nm 2,000 - 2,600	120 Nm 1,800 - 2,400	125 Nm 2,200 - 2,900	181 Nm 2,400

Compression ratio:	7.25 : 1	8.0 : 1	8.2 : 1

Fuel feed:	Opel downdraft carburetor (license Carter) with 36 mm Ø

Valve gear:	Hanging valves driven using pushrods and rocker arms from side camshaft (OHV)

Cooling:	Water, incorporating pump and thermostat

Transmission:	3–speed or 4-speed manual, Column or floor mounted stick shift	4–speed manual, Column or floor mounted stick shift

Front suspension:	Double wishbone suspension incorporating balljoint, coil springs and hydraulic shock absorbers

Rear suspension:	Beam axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs (with an extra leaf on the CarAVan) and hydraulic shock absorbers

Brakes:	hydraulically powered drum brakes, Ø 200 mm (CarAVan rear Ø 230 mm)	hydraulically powered discs at front, Ø 230 mm drums at rear

Body construction:	Steel bodied (chassisless) monocoque

Track front/back:	1321/1276 mm	1325/1279 mm

Wheelbase:	2639 mm

Length:	4512 mm

Unladen weight:	970–1135 kg

Top speed:	130 km/h (81 mph)	135 km/h (84 mph)	140–144 km/h (87 - 89 mph)	163–168 km/h (101 - 104 mph)

0–100 km/h:	23 - 25 s	21 – 22 s	17 – 18 s	13 – 14 s

Fuel consumption (Liter/100 km):	10.0 - 10.5 Liter Normal	10.0 Liter Super	12.0 Liter Super

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The new six-cylinder powered Opel Rekord L-6 had an advertised top speed between 163 and 168 km/h (101 - 104 mph) making it the first Rekord able to offer a top speed above 100 mph.

final_sentence: The new six-cylinder powered Opel Rekord L-6 had an advertised top speed between 163 and 168 km/h (101 - 104 mph) making it the first Rekord able to offer a top speed above 100 mph.