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− | '''Opel Rekord. 1966–72 (prod. 1,274,362). 2- and 4-door saloon, 3- and 5-door estate, 2-door coupé, 3-door van. F/R, 1492, 1698, 1897 cm³ (I4 CIH), 2239 cm³ (I6 CIH).''' Rekord C finally makes its début, after its four-cylinder engines appeared in the Rekord B the year before. Adopted coke-bottle styling theme. Sixty mm longer wheelbase, improved double wishbone independent front suspension, and five-link axle at rear; dual-circuit brake system now on all models. Crumple zones and telescopic steering column introduced. Four-cylinder units improved. Six-cylinder cam-in-head engine replaced prewar unit. Ten millionth Opel made during Rekord C’s run—a Caravan estate model. Formed the basis of the [[Opel Olímpica]] and [[Opel Fiera|Fiera]] in México, [[Opel Commodore A]] (which eventually supplanted the Rekord six), [[Ranger A]] and [[Chevrolet Opala]]. | + | '''Opel Rekord. 1966–72 (prod. 1,274,362). 2- and 4-door saloon, 3- and 5-door estate, 2-door coupé, 3-door van. F/R, 1492, 1698, 1897 cm³ (I4 CIH), 2239 cm³ (I6 CIH).''' Rekord C finally makes its début, after its four-cylinder engines appeared in the Rekord B the year before. Adopted coke-bottle styling theme. Sixty mm longer wheelbase, improved double wishbone independent front suspension, and five-link axle at rear; dual-circuit brake system now on all models. Crumple zones and telescopic steering column introduced. Four-cylinder units improved. Six-cylinder cam-in-head engine replaced prewar unit. Ten millionth Opel made during Rekord C’s run—a Caravan estate model. Formed the basis of the [[Opel Commodore A]] (which eventually supplanted the Rekord six), [[Ranger A]], [[Chevrolet Opala]], and Opel Olímpica and Fiera in México (like the Opala, Rekords with Chevrolet engines). |
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Revision as of 08:24, 12 December 2019
Opel Rekord. 1966–72 (prod. 1,274,362). 2- and 4-door saloon, 3- and 5-door estate, 2-door coupé, 3-door van. F/R, 1492, 1698, 1897 cm³ (I4 CIH), 2239 cm³ (I6 CIH). Rekord C finally makes its début, after its four-cylinder engines appeared in the Rekord B the year before. Adopted coke-bottle styling theme. Sixty mm longer wheelbase, improved double wishbone independent front suspension, and five-link axle at rear; dual-circuit brake system now on all models. Crumple zones and telescopic steering column introduced. Four-cylinder units improved. Six-cylinder cam-in-head engine replaced prewar unit. Ten millionth Opel made during Rekord C’s run—a Caravan estate model. Formed the basis of the Opel Commodore A (which eventually supplanted the Rekord six), Ranger A, Chevrolet Opala, and Opel Olímpica and Fiera in México (like the Opala, Rekords with Chevrolet engines).
Manufacturing location: Rüsselsheim, Hessen, Germany
Marque: Opel | Model: Opel Rekord | Predecessor: Opel Rekord B | Successor: Opel Rekord D