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1953 Opel Olympia Rekord

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1953
Make
Opel
Model
Olympia
Variant
Rekord
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
Rekord 1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
1.5 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
40 hp
Power (kW)
29 kW
Torque
94 Nm (69 lb-ft)
Top speed
120 km/h (75 mph)
Displacement
1,488 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,240 mm (166.9 in)
Width
1,625 mm (64.0 in)
Height
1,550 mm (61.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,487 mm (97.9 in)
Curb weight
920 kg (2,028 lb)

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,600 - 3,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,900 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
80 mm (3.1 in)
Stroke
74 mm (2.9 in)
Compression Ratio
6.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Manual, 3-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
31 litres

Exterior

Track, Front
1,200 mm (47.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,268 mm (49.9 in)
Turning Circle
11 m
Ground Clearance
170 mm (6.7 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
910 mm (35.8 in)
Head Room, Rear
890 mm (35.0 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,080 mm (42.5 in)
Leg Room, Rear
1,070 mm (42.1 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,300 mm (51.2 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,020 mm (40.2 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,200 mm (47.2 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,200 mm (47.2 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,235 kg (2,723 lb)
Cargo Capacity
315 kg (694 lb)

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes

Car Classification

British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car