Opel Rekord Series E dimensions 1977–1982
The Opel Rekord Series E (1977–1982) is 459.5 cm long, 172.5 cm wide and 147 cm tall, with a 267 cm wheelbase. That makes it about 17 cm shorter than the average sedan in our guide (476 cm across 274 versions). In size it is closest to the BMW 5 Series (1981, 2.5 cm longer), the Lancia Gamma (1976, 1.5 cm shorter) and the Ford Scorpio (1985, 7.8 cm longer).
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Sources: Wikipedia: Opel Rekord Series E · Wikidata Q2025253 · Figures refer to: Figures from Wikipedia infobox "Rekord Series E"; production 1977–1982 962,218 units. Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year; check with the manufacturer.
Will the Opel Rekord Series E fit?
UK parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m
Fits, but tightIt fits inside the lines (20.5 cm spare in length), but at 192.5 cm wide (est.) including mirrors only about 23.8 cm is left each side — expect to squeeze out if cars park either side.
UK single garage 4.8 × 2.4 m, 7 ft door
Fits, but tightLittle room to walk round; not enough width to open the doors fully. Height 147 cm vs a 198 cm door.
Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. “Comfortably” leaves about 60 cm to walk round and open a door; “tight” means it goes in but getting out is awkward. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker. For guidance only.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Opel Rekord Series E · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikidata Q2025253 · CC0 1.0
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