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1957 Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp)

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Key specs

Opel Rekord Sedan 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960

What is the body type, Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp)?8.9 l/100 km
26.43 US mpg
31.74 UK mpg
11.24 km/l
How fast is the car, 1957 Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp)?132 km/h | 82.02 mph
How much power, Opel Rekord Sedan 1957 1.7 (55 Hp)?55 Hp, 120 Nm
88.51 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Opel Rekord Sedan 1957 1.7 (55 Hp)?1.7 l
1680 cm3
102.52 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1957 Opel 1.7 (55 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) Sedan 1957 1.7 (55 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1957 Opel Rekord Sedan?4433 mm
174.53 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1957 Opel Rekord Sedan?1616 mm
63.62 in.
What is the curb weight, 1957 Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp)?930 kg
2050.3 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1957 Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp)?1340 kg
2954.19 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1957 Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp)?3, manual transmission

Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia) 1.7 (55 Hp) 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960 Specs

General information
BrandOpel
Model Rekord
Generation Rekord P1 (Olympia)
Modification (Engine) 1.7 (55 Hp)
Start of production 1957 year
End of production 1960 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg
31.74 UK mpg
11.24 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 132 km/h 82.02 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 16.9 kg/Hp, 59.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.8 kg/Nm, 129 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 55 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre 32.7 Hp/l
Torque 120 Nm @ 1900-2300 rpm. 88.51 lb.-ft. @ 1900-2300 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 1680 cm3 102.52 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 85 mm 3.35 in.
Piston Stroke 74 mm 2.91 in.
Compression ratio 7.25:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 3 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 930 kg 2050.3 lbs.
Max. weight 1340 kg 2954.19 lbs.
Max load 410 kg 903.9 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 40 l 10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4433 mm 174.53 in.
Width 1616 mm 63.62 in.
Height 1490 mm 58.66 in.
Wheelbase 2541 mm 100.04 in.
Front track 1260 mm 49.61 in.
Rear (Back) track 1270 mm 50 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.7 m 35.1 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 3 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent coil spring
Rear suspension Leaf spring
Front brakesDrum
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Wheel rims size4J x 13