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

General Information

Modification (Engine)

1.7 (55 Hp)

Start of production

1957 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1960 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1270 mm

Width

1616 mm

Height

1490 mm

Length

4433 mm

Front track

1260 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

0.7

Wheelbase

2541 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

16.9 kg/Hp, 59.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.8 kg/Nm, 129 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.9 l

Maximum speed

132 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

410 kg

Kerb Weight

930 kg

Fuel tank capacity

40 l

Max. weight

1340 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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 brakes

Drum

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Wheel rims size

4J x 13

Opel Rekord 1.7 (55 Hp)