Opel Rekord Series E

Opel Rekord (1977-1982)

The Opel Rekord E is a passenger car of the upper middle class of the Adam Opel AG, which was introduced in August 1977 as a successor to the Opel Rekord D. Like its predecessors was the type as station wagons (with Opel traditional "Caravan" called ) available.

Until the facelift in October 1982 refers to the model as E1, then it was called E2. The platform of the Opel Rekord E was also used in the models Commodore, Senator A and Monza A.

The vehicle with four-cylinder in-line engine, rear rigid axle and rear-wheel drive was the last representative of the model range offered in the spring of 1953 Opel Rekord.

After approximately 1.4 million vehicles produced the record E was replaced by the Omega A in September 1986.

• 2.1 facelift
• 2.2 catalyst and ABS
• 2.3 End of production

Record E1 ( 1977-1982 )

Idea

The Adam Opel AG presented the newly developed record at the IAA 1977. He took some of the technology of its predecessor. The Rekord E was a typical automotive use with unaufregender, but reliable technology. Home-style performance, proper roadholding and a somewhat less satisfactory suspension comfort were next to his pleasant appearance characteristic of this series.

The large series motors ( Opel CIH ) of the E1 model, there was a 1.7 N ( 60 PS), 1.9 N (75 PS, regular gasoline ), and three 2.0-liter versions ( 2.0 N ( 66 kW / 90 PS), 2.0 S ( premium gasoline, 100 hp) and 2.0 E ( injection, 110 hp) and a 2.1 -liter diesel variant (60 hp), which after only one year by an enlarged 2.3 -liter version with 65 PS was replaced. in the export there was, for example, in Italy for tax purposes, a 2.0-liter diesel version with 58 hp, which was offered in Germany only in Ascona B.

The small engines were ordered but relatively rare in this vehicle class, a displacement of around two liters had been established. The diesel models with a characteristic hump on the hood were asked more in Italy, the Benelux countries and France.

Equipment variants

There were three trim levels:

• The record (basic model ) as two - or four-door sedan and five-door three or caravan.
• The record L than two - and four-door sedan and five-door station wagon.
• The record Berlina than two - and four-door sedan and five-door also from August 1980 Caravan; that was the finest of furnishings.

Optionally, it was up to the use of record SR / E in April 1982, the so-called " S" package, which included some sports accessories, such as alloy wheels and a firmer suspension. For an additional charge, a level control for the rear axle was available.

The interiors were in the colors beige, red, blue and black. The window sills and dashboard upper parts were always black. When Berlina was a darker shade of red as well as the Senator / Monza used.

Facelift

In August 1981, some model refinements were carried out. All models now had a decent plastic spoiler at the bow, all limousines were rear lights with a black instead of a red plastic enclosure. The record was now called L record luxury and had a "luxury" lettering on the fenders, and redesigned wheels, exterior mirrors and integrated as an extended sedan rear bumper as Senator and Monza.

Also, the record Berlina got these innovations, plus as a sedan by the Senator or Monza wider side protection moldings and rubber strips on the bumpers. From the Commodore Berlina got the revolving rear lamp chrome trim; the two-door record Berlina fell off. All models received new interiors in new colors: beige, brown, dark green, dark blue and dark gray. Standard and luxury model have now been equipped with the same new material. The Berlina was again a velor this equipment.

As of April 1982, the sporty model record SR / E even appeared on the basis of the record luxury with striking two-tone paint than two - and four-door sedan and five-door station wagon.

In August 1982, the production of the record E1 was terminated. He was followed by E2.

Opel Rekord two-door (1977-1982)

Opel Rekord Caravan (1977-1982)

Record E2 ( 1982-1986)

With the publication of the revised E2 in October 1982 the body and the instrument panel has been revised. The record was next to more modern plastic bumpers, a slightly higher extending rear and a flat hood with a new front end. Opel followed as the currently popular wedge shape, and was able to reduce the drag coefficient compared to E1 on.

The engines of 1.7 N, 1.9 N and 2.0 N accounted for and have been replaced by the Ascona C Kadett D 1.6 liter first introduced OHC engines with crossflow aluminum alloy cylinder head, here as carburetor models 1.8 N ( 55 kW) and 1.8 S ( 66 kW). The 1.8 S OHC engine made its debut a few months earlier in Manta -B. The 2.0 CIH engines (S and E) were unchanged.

The record E2 was only available as four-door sedan, the caravan continued in the basic version, three or five doors. The sedan in the Berlina equipment got an all-over wheel cover. Green interiors accounted for, as well as the sporty version of SR / E.

Facelift

Beginning of 1983 was introduced as a new top model of the record disc. It is based on the record Berlina 2.0 -E engine. He is recognizable (similar design as in Ascona C CD) along an aluminum trim strip on the hood, side skirts and a new full -scale hubcap. Also the fine velor interior resembles that of the Ascona CD.

The record Berlina had Caravan from model year 1984, known for the sedan hubcaps, and a split folding rear seat back. Optionally, it also gave the simpler Caravan models at extra cost with this special equipment. New record of the caravan was in CD equipment.

The diesel program was expanded further: The 2.3 D was increased in the fall of 1983, 71 PS, 1984, added the 86 -hp turbo version, which was also available at the Senator.

The new features of the model year 1985 restricted to equipment changes. The writings on the trunk lid were now made ​​of plastic, the interior light was increased, the new door panels came without chromium from. The trim levels were reorganized: now from the basic model record the record LS, the now all-over wheel covers, new materials, a fold-out center armrest, a related carpeted rear shelf and substance-related headrests and door panels got and that was the previous record luxury quite like was. The latter got a new high-quality velor features similar to that of the previous record Berlina and its wheel guards and now introduced the term " record GL".

The record Berlina became the " record GCB" and was based on the optical record disc with its fine suede features, wheel covers and rocker panels of plastic. The " record album" retained his name, he now lacked the trim strip on the hood and standard narrower tires were mounted. In addition, there was towards the end of the production line, nor the GLS Exclusiv.

The 2.0 E engine was replaced in autumn 1984 by the 2.2i engine, which differs only by an 8 mm extended piston stroke from 2.0 e. This engine is characterized by a particularly strong inaugural even at low speeds. For some export markets, the 2.0 -E engine was due to differing tax legislation in the program.

Opel Rekord 2.2i ( 1984-1986 )

Opel Rekord 2.3 Diesel

Catalyst and ABS

As of November 1984, the record was also available with ABS.

In August 1985, derived from C18NE engine of the Kadett and Ascona catalyst version 1.8 " i" ( C18NV ) as one of the first exhaust cleaned vehicles on the German market.

End of production

In June 1986, the production of the last record E2 models was completed. In addition, according to captain ( 1970) and Admiral (1976 ) was dropped another great tradition name from Opel. The successor was from September 1986, the name Omega.

Export versions

In the UK, the model from the end of 1978 under the name Vauxhall Carlton was offered.

This model differed in the first series visually from the Opel Rekord by a (then Vauxhall typical ) flat front end ( " droopsnoot " ) similar to the Opel Manta B. From the end of 1982 ( model E2) were only the emblems and the legal control of the main distinguishing features, especially the Carlton was just like the record at the Rüsselsheim plant produces. In South Africa, the Rekord E was further produced until 1990, when he was offered as Daewoo Royale and from 1993 to 1999, revised body as Prince or Brougham.

Vauxhall Carlton Mk I (1982-1986)