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History Opel Rekord P2

A little return to european design - click to enlarge!
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German version

Opel Rekord P2
EngineIn-line four-cylinder
Displacement1488 cm³
Bore * stroke80 * 74 mm
Engine controlOHV (spur gears)
Mixture preparationCarburetor
Tank capacity40 liter
Torque88 Nm at 2000 rpm
Power37 kW (50 HP)
Nominal rotation speed3400 rpm
Power drive designFront engine with rear-wheel drive
TransmissionThree-speed
Suspension (in front)Double wishbone
Suspension (rear)Rigid axle, leaf springs, hydraulic damper
SteeringWorm gear
Tyres5.90 x 13 (4,5")
BrakesDrums, hydraulic
Wheelbase2540 mm
Length4510 mm
Width1630 mm
Height1480 mm
Weight965 kg + driver
Maximum speedApprox. 125 km/h
PriceApprox. 6600 DM
Construction period1960 - 1963
ModelsTwo-/four doors, Coupe, Estate car


The strategy of the frequent change of model has its price. At least the resale value suffers, especially when the change is so strongly as by the P1. And the successor really looks again quite different. Fortunately, Opel then finds a line, even if the model changes are more hectic.

Thereby each Rekord is worth an observation. The P2 seems to come again closer to European taste, barely indicated wings, up to the chrome grill relatively simple and not too wide effect. Under the body it has of course all the good Opel qualities.

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