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Opel Rekord. 1965–6 (prod. 296,000 approx.). 2- and 4-door saloon, 2-door coupé, 3-door estate, 3-door van. F/R, 1492, 1698, 1897 cm³ (I4 CIH), 2605 cm³ (I6 OHV). Stopgap model, introducing Opel’s new cam-in-head fours and a grille and rear end previewing the Rekord C, which was not ready for production. Outwardly a facelifted Rekord A. Widened track at rear, but maintained semi-elliptic leaf springs; double wishbones at front carried over virtually unchanged. Dual-circuit brakes; discs at front; drums at rear. Prewar six, dating from 1937, carried over; no power steering, making manœuvring very difficult. Produced only from August 1965 to July 1966 before the C was introduced. Basic Olympia two-door model based on Rekord B; it was the last Olympia to be linked to the Rekord line.
Manufacturing location: Rüsselsheim, Hessen, Germany
Marque: Opel | Model: Opel Rekord | Predecessor: Opel Rekord A | Successors: Opel Rekord C, Opel Commodore A
Soueast (東南/东南) DX3. 2016 to date (prod. n/a). 5-door SUV. F/F, 1499 cm³ (I4 DOHC), 50·12 kWh electric. Smaller complement to DX7, again styled by Pininfarina, with Mitsubishi-sourced petrol engines. Electric model from 2018. ..→
Kia Venga (YN). 2009–19 (prod. n/a). 5-door MPV. F/F, 1396, 1582 cm³ diesel, 1396, 1591 cm³ petrol (I4 DOHC). Mini-MPV on the Hyundai i20 (PB) platform and related to Hyundai ix20. Refined and roomy for the size, and easy to drive, but not the best ..→
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