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Interesting Facts About the Opel Rekord E1

The Opel Rekord E1 was introduced in 1977 as the first version of the E series and remained in production until 1982. It represented the final generation of the Rekord line before the model was renamed the Omega in 1988.

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Launch and Refresh Cycle

The Rekord E1 debuted in 1977 and received a major technical refresh in 1982, marking the transition to the Rekord E2 version.

Engine Variety

During its production, the E1 offered several petrol engines ranging from 1.7 L to 2.0 L and diesel options up to 2.26 L, catering to different market needs.

Record‑Long Production Run

The entire Rekord E series (E1 and E2) stayed in production for nine years, a longer lifespan than any other Rekord generation, and contributed to the roughly ten‑million units sold across the model’s history from 1953 to 1986.

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