Opel REKORD 2.3 D AUTOMATIC
Built: 1985 · Series: REKORD
More machines from model year 1985
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Opel Rekord – the collective page of the Rekord Caravan estate from Rüsselsheim: four- and six-cylinder CIH engines of 1,690 to 2,968 cm³, 1,070 to 1,372 kg unladen
This collective page gathers the Opel Rekord in estate and light-van form, built as the Rekord Caravan estate version of the mid-size range from Rüsselsheim. The Rekord appeared in its first generation in 1953 and was built until 1986 across five generations (A to E), with factory utility versions for trades and public bodies appearing from the Rekord D and E onward. The model list ranges from early 1960s versions such as the REKORD 19N to the Rekord E with its CIH engines (camshaft in head), including four-cylinder petrol units, the 2.3-litre diesel and the six-cylinder fitted to the top versions.
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The register lists 15 versions with 66 kW, displacements from 1,690 to 2,968 cm³ from four- and six-cylinder engines, unladen weights from 1,070 to 1,372 kg and gross weights from 1,585 to 1,955 kg; lengths lie between 4,490 and 4,550 mm, widths between 1,690 and 1,750 mm.
For three decades the Rekord was Opel's bread-and-butter mid-size model and one of West Germany's best-selling estates; the Caravan version served tradesmen, rural doctors and public authorities as an all-purpose vehicle and competed directly with the Ford Taunus Turnier and the estates from Mercedes-Benz.
On a used Rekord, rust on the wheel arches, sills and floor pan, the condition of the carburettor or injection and the cooling system of the CIH engines, the condition of the glow-plug system on the D models, and the axles and brakes all count; parts are available through the classic-Opel enthusiast scene and independent suppliers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Opel Rekord, Opel (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,720 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 2,670 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,194 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,694 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Opel REKORD 2.3 D AUTOMATIC weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,194 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Opel REKORD 2.3 D AUTOMATIC?
1,694 kg.
What engine does the Opel REKORD 2.3 D AUTOMATIC have?
4 cylinders.
When was the Opel REKORD 2.3 D AUTOMATIC built?
Production years: 1985.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Other models in this series
REKORD
REKORD 1.8S
REKORD 1700 VAN LC-65/2670
REKORD 19N
REKORD 2.3 D
REKORD 2.3D
REKORD 2.OS
REKORD 20N AUTOMATIC
REKORD 21
REKORD 23 D
REKORD C CARAVAN
REKORD CARAVAN 1.9 N
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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