1957 1.5 (50 Hp)

Brand

Opel

Model

Rekord

Generation

Opel Rekord P1 (Olympia)

Modification

1.5 (50 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1957

End of production

1960

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

40 l 10.57 US gal
8.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

1488 cm³ 90.8 cu. In.

Power

50 hp (at 4300 rpm)

Torque

106 Nm (at 1800 rpm) 78.18 lb. ft (at 1800 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

128 km/h 80 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

3

Kerb weight

930 kg 2050.3 lbs

Length

4433 mm 174.53 in

Width

1616 mm 63.62 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

4J x 13

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1488 cm³ 90.8 cu. In.

Power

50 hp (at 4300 rpm)

Torque

106 Nm (at 1800 rpm) 78.18 lb. ft (at 1800 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80 mm 3.15 in

Piston Stroke

74 mm 2.91 in

Compression ratio

7.25

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

3 l 3.18 US qt
2.64 UK qt

Coolant

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

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

Turning diameter

10.7 m 35.1 ft

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

3

Brakes

- Front

Drum

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Suspension

- Front

Independent coil spring

- Rear

Leaf spring

Wheel rims

4J x 13

Kerb weight

930 kg 2050.3 lbs

Max. weight

1340 kg 2954.2 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

410 kg 903.9 lbs