OPEL Rekord Caravan · 2.3 D · Wagon · 1978 ‐ 1982

From 1978 Opel started manufacture of autos type Rekord Caravan, modification of 2.3 D and closed it in 1982. This 5-door wagon has a length of 4.6 meters, weight 1.3 tons and is destined to fit 5 passengers total.

«Rekord Caravan 2.3 D» have a rear-wheel drive automobile with a 5-speed manual gearbox. 4-cylinders diesel engine with «indirect injection fuel system» can generate output 65 hp at 4200 rmp, allowing you to speed up the automobile in 25 s to 100 km/h and reach top speed of 137 km/h.

Average fuel rate is 8.2 liters per 100 km. Gas tank capacity is 70 l of diesel, what lets to go nearly 854 kilometers unrefueled.

The front wheels of this automobile have disks brakes and fixed to the undercarriage using suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Rear wheels have drums brakes and attached to the chassis by dint of suspension «Rigid, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 175SR14.

Opel Rekord Caravan is not examined for Euro NCAP crash test. Active and passive systems of safety missing on this model vehicle.