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'''Opel Rekord/Saehan Rekord. 1971–8 (prod. 1,128,196). 2- and 4-door saloon, 5-door estate, 2-door coupé. F/R, 1698, 1897, 1979 cm³ (I4 CIH), 2068 cm³ diesel.''' Sportier-looking Rekord, taking on cues from sportier [[Opel Manta A|Manta A]]. Advertising called the car Rekord II initially, for fear of confusing Rekord D with a diesel, though a diesel was finally launched in 1972, with a hump in the bonnet. Same length as before, but narrower and lower. Engine changes in 1976, with introduction of two-litre for Rekord S; more luxurious Berlina trim introduced. Above-average handling, comfortable seats, fairly economical. Built under licence in Korea by [[Saehan]], which had Premier and Royale trims, the latter with the Commodore front end; Saehan marque from 1976. Also twinned with [[Chevrolet 2500]], [[Chevrolet 3800, 4100|3800 and 4100]] in South Africa and [[Ranger B]] in the Benelux countries and Switzerland. Replaced in 1977; Korean production to 1978.


''Manufacturing locations:'' Germany; Korea

''Marque:'' [[Opel]] | ''Model:'' [[Opel Rekord]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Opel Rekord C]] | ''Successors:'' [[Opel Rekord E1]], [[Saehan Rekord (1978–83)]]

''q.v.'' [[Opel Commodore B]]