Opel Rekord Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on Opel Rekord transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
    • Transmission type: 5 MT, 3 AT, 4 MT
    • Average acceleration: 14.6 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5100 rpm
    • Average torque: 155 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1184 kg / 2611 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 1724 kg / 3801 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

Gearbox types in 1982 Opel Rekord through generations

  • 2.3 D —5 MT (135 Nm)
  • 2.0 S —3 AT (153 Nm)
  • 1.8 S —5 MT (143 Nm)
  • 2.0 E —5 MT (162 Nm)
  • 2.2i —5 MT (182 Nm)
  • 1.8 E —5 MT (140 Nm)
  • 1.8 —4 MT (135 Nm)
  • 2.2 TD —5 MT (189 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.3 D 5 MT—20.4 s to 60 mph (21.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 S 3 AT—14.3 s to 60 mph (15 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 S 5 MT—14.3 s to 60 mph (15 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 E 5 MT—12.4 s to 60 mph (13 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2i 5 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 E 5 MT—13.3 s to 60 mph (14 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 4 MT—16.6 s to 60 mph (17.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 TD 5 MT—15.2 s to 60 mph (16 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.3 D 5 MT—4400 rpm.
  • 2.0 S 3 AT—5400 rpm.
  • 1.8 S 5 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 2.0 E 5 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 2.2i 5 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 1.8 E 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.8 4 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 2.2 TD 5 MT—4200 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.3 D Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    2.0 S Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 84%
    1.8 S Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 84%
    2.0 E Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 84%
    2.2i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    1.8 E Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 69%
    1.8 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 84%
    2.2 TD Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.3 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 S
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.8 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 E
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.2i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.8 E
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.2 TD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Opel Rekord transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 4 MT
      • Average acceleration: 14.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5000 rpm
      • Average torque: 152 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1164 kg / 2567 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1704 kg / 3757 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1982 Opel Rekord through generations

  • 2.2 E —5 MT (182 Nm)
  • 2.3 D —5 MT (127 Nm)
  • 2.0 S —5 MT (153 Nm)
  • 2.0 E —5 MT (162 Nm)
  • 1.8 S —5 MT (143 Nm)
  • 2.2 D —5 MT (135 Nm)
  • 1.8i CAT —5 MT (140 Nm)
  • 1.8 —4 MT (135 Nm)
  • 2.3 TD —5 MT (189 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.2 E 5 MT—10 s to 60 mph (10.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 D 5 MT—21.4 s to 60 mph (22.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 S 5 MT—11.9 s to 60 mph (12.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 E 5 MT—11.4 s to 60 mph (12 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 S 5 MT—13.3 s to 60 mph (14 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 D 5 MT—19 s to 60 mph (20 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8i CAT 5 MT—12.4 s to 60 mph (13 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 4 MT—15.7 s to 60 mph (16.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 TD 5 MT—14.3 s to 60 mph (15 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.2 E 5 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 2.3 D 5 MT—4200 rpm.
  • 2.0 S 5 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 2.0 E 5 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 1.8 S 5 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 2.2 D 5 MT—4400 rpm.
  • 1.8i CAT 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.8 4 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 2.3 TD 5 MT—4200 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.2 E Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    2.3 D Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    2.0 S Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 84%
    2.0 E Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 84%
    1.8 S Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 84%
    2.2 D Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    1.8i CAT Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 69%
    1.8 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 84%
    2.3 TD Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.2 E
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.3 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 E
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.8 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.2 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.8i CAT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.3 TD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Opel Rekord transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 MT
      • Average acceleration: 16.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4914 rpm
      • Average torque: 135 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1139 kg / 2511 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1634 kg / 3603 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1978 Opel Rekord through generations

  • 2.0 E —4 MT (159 Nm)
  • 2.0 S —4 MT (155 Nm)
  • 2.1 D —4 MT (118 Nm)
  • 1.9 —4 MT (132 Nm)
  • 2.0 —4 MT (142 Nm)
  • 1.7 —4 MT (112 Nm)
  • 2.3 D —4 MT (127 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 E 4 MT—11.4 s to 60 mph (12 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 S 4 MT—11.9 s to 60 mph (12.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.1 D 4 MT—22.3 s to 60 mph (23.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 4 MT—15.2 s to 60 mph (16 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 4 MT—13.3 s to 60 mph (14 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.7 4 MT—19.5 s to 60 mph (20.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 D 4 MT—20.9 s to 60 mph (22 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 E 4 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 2.0 S 4 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 2.1 D 4 MT—4400 rpm.
  • 1.9 4 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 2.0 4 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 1.7 4 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 2.3 D 4 MT—4200 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 E Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 84%
    2.0 S Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 79%
    2.1 D Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    1.9 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    2.0 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 84%
    1.7 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    2.3 D Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 E
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.1 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.9
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.7
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.3 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Opel Rekord transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 MT
      • Average acceleration: 16.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4857 rpm
      • Average torque: 135 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 9 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1181 kg / 2604 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1721 kg / 3795 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1978 Opel Rekord through generations

  • 2.0 S —4 MT (155 Nm)
  • 2.1 D —4 MT (118 Nm)
  • 1.9 —4 MT (132 Nm)
  • 2.0 E —4 MT (159 Nm)
  • 2.3 D —4 MT (127 Nm)
  • 2.0 —4 MT (142 Nm)
  • 1.7 —4 MT (112 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 S 4 MT—12.8 s to 60 mph (13.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 4 MT—17.6 s to 60 mph (18.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 E 4 MT—12.4 s to 60 mph (13 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 D 4 MT—23.8 s to 60 mph (25 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 4 MT—14.3 s to 60 mph (15 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.7 4 MT—20.4 s to 60 mph (21.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 S 4 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 2.1 D 4 MT—4400 rpm.
  • 1.9 4 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 2.0 E 4 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 2.3 D 4 MT—4200 rpm.
  • 2.0 4 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 1.7 4 MT—4800 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 S Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 84%
    2.1 D Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    1.9 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    2.0 E Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 84%
    2.3 D Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    2.0 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 84%
    1.7 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.1 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.9
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 E
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.3 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.7
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Opel Rekord transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 MT
      • Average acceleration: 18.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4957 rpm
      • Average torque: 132 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 9 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1160 kg / 2558 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1700 kg / 3749 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1972 Opel Rekord through generations

  • 1.7 —4 MT (118 Nm)
  • 1.9 —4 MT (145 Nm)
  • 1.7 S —4 MT (127 Nm)
  • 1.9 S —4 MT (145 Nm)
  • 2.0 D —4 MT (113 Nm)
  • 2.1 D —4 MT (118 Nm)
  • 2.0 S —4 MT (155 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.7 4 MT—20.9 s to 60 mph (22 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 4 MT—14.3 s to 60 mph (15 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.7 S 4 MT—20.9 s to 60 mph (22 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 S 4 MT—14.3 s to 60 mph (15 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.1 D 4 MT—26.1 s to 60 mph (27.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 S 4 MT—12.4 s to 60 mph (13 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.7 4 MT—5300 rpm.
  • 1.9 4 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 1.7 S 4 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 1.9 S 4 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 2.0 D 4 MT—4400 rpm.
  • 2.1 D 4 MT—4400 rpm.
  • 2.0 S 4 MT—5200 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.7 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5300 rpm. 84%
    1.9 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    1.7 S Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 84%
    1.9 S Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 84%
    2.0 D Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    2.1 D Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    2.0 S Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 1.7
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.9
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.7 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.9 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.1 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Opel Rekord transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 MT
      • Average acceleration: 16 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4957 rpm
      • Average torque: 132 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1115 kg / 2459 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1610 kg / 3550 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1972 Opel Rekord through generations

  • 1.7 —4 MT (118 Nm)
  • 1.9 —4 MT (145 Nm)
  • 1.7 S —4 MT (128 Nm)
  • 2.0 —4 MT (155 Nm)
  • 1.9 S —4 MT (147 Nm)
  • 2.0 D —4 MT (113 Nm)
  • 2.1 D —4 MT (118 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.7 4 MT—19 s to 60 mph (20 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 4 MT—13.3 s to 60 mph (14 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.7 S 4 MT—15.7 s to 60 mph (16.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 4 MT—12.4 s to 60 mph (13 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 S 4 MT—13.3 s to 60 mph (14 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.1 D 4 MT—22.3 s to 60 mph (23.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.7 4 MT—5300 rpm.
  • 1.9 4 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 1.7 S 4 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 2.0 4 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 1.9 S 4 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 2.0 D 4 MT—4400 rpm.
  • 2.1 D 4 MT—4400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.7 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5300 rpm. 84%
    1.9 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    1.7 S Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 84%
    2.0 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 84%
    1.9 S Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 84%
    2.0 D Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    2.1 D Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.7
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.9
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.7 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.9 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.1 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Opel Rekord transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 MT
      • Average acceleration: 13.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5075 rpm
      • Average torque: 159 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1116 kg / 2461 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1611 kg / 3552 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1972 Opel Rekord through generations

  • 1.7 S —4 MT (144 Nm)
  • 1.9 —4 MT (145 Nm)
  • 2.0 —4 MT (180 Nm)
  • 1.9 S —4 MT (168 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.7 S 4 MT—15.7 s to 60 mph (16.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 4 MT—13.3 s to 60 mph (14 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 4 MT—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 S 4 MT—13.3 s to 60 mph (14 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.7 S 4 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 1.9 4 MT—4800 rpm.
  • 2.0 4 MT—4900 rpm.
  • 1.9 S 4 MT—5200 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.7 S Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 84%
    1.9 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 4800 rpm. 96%
    2.0 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 4900 rpm. 91%
    1.9 S Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 1.7 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.9
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.9 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%