Machine that satisfies all tastes: the 50th anniversary of the Opel Rekord P2

Opel Rekord P2 class standards set by the range of different versions. One machine, four varieties. No other model class in the early '60s was not as diversified as the Opel Rekord P2 launched in 1960.

Bodywork along with two four-door sedan, Opel, a pioneer in the station wagon segment in 1953, also produced versions wagon (station wagon) and transport vans, and 1961, the first a coupe body version. With optional "luxury" for sedan and coupe powered by a motor 44kW/60 S hp, 1.7 liter Opel cover new categories of customers interested in comfort and sporty car segment. Company's sales success has demonstrated that he was right: with 786,411 vehicles (including 32,026 from vanuri) produced between 1960 and 1963, and Opel Rekord P2 became the best-selling car in its segment. For a period of second place among registrations in Germany.

Rekord P2 - "A car just as you like"

Around 200 journalists from newspapers, business publications, radio, television and attended the first week of the new Opel Rekord in the civic center in Rüsselsheim in August 1960. Compared to its popular predecessor, the 1957 Olympia Rekord P1 produced by mid 60s, the new Rekord P2 has a trapezoidal body art and more sober line. (The letter 'P' represent the most important feature of speech applies to both sets of models, panoramic windscreen).

"Slightly convex shape and lines were replaced by a given concentration on the horizontal," said a press release time. "To design new models, Opel started inside. Its dimensions were established before the body." Keeping the size almost identical to outer space for passengers and luggage have been increased. For the first time, elements of passive safety were key priorities for engineers to develop new model.

P2 sedan along with two four-door, there is now an exceptionally versatile wagon version with foldable seat. In 1953, Opel was one of the first German manufacturer to introduce a station wagon body on previous generation Olympia Rekord. Van's Caravan was based on fast P2, with enclosed rear bodywork, instead of side windows. Was designed for traders and small businesses. "The new Rekord - a car just as you like," the ad promised.

Rekord P2 have a manual gearbox as standard with the shifter on the steering column. A four-speed unit became available in spring 1962, and a transmission "Olymat" semi-automatic was optional pluses. Standard engine had four cylinders, 1.5 liters and develops 38 kW/50 hp. More powerful 1.7-liter version with 40 kW/55 hp became available with an additional 75 marks.

"Rekord Coupe - a car that you love her"

Opel has surprised the automotive world in revealing hall IAA 1961 a new variant of model P2. For the first time in the Opel Rekord, the model included a factory coupe body styles. Two-door Coupé has come with its own attractive and offered as standard features premium incusiv încărzire fresh air, individual seats, carpets of velvet, gave the rear lights and two tone horn. Engine S 44 kW/60 hp, 1.7-liter Rekord P2 Coupe can accelerate to a speed of 140 km / h.

"Rekord Coupe - a car that you love her" was the slogan publiciatar Opel used for this elegant and sporty design. In total, 33 816 coupe customers who have purchased the source of inspiration for a new vehicle from Opel. coupe versions of the Kadett and subsequently became the Rekord and Commodore fixed versions of Opel's product programs.

Rekord "L" - "Performance and luxury worthy of premium class"

A top line P2 series was introduced in June 1962. As Opel Captain, at that time vâdută best six-cylinder car in Germany, a version of "L" luxury sedan record is available. Standard engine was equipped with a 44 S kW/60 hp, 1.7-liter in coupe, manual transmission with optional four-speed heating, individual folding chairs, decorative rims, chrome exhaust and many other items. Prices for "worthy performance and luxury premium class" was the 7935 German marks, while the four-door sedan P2 have a price tag of 6.960 German marks.

The appearance of P2 Rekord, Opel has become a popular brand for public car buyer. In the medium segment, Rekord's first choice, and registration statistics long held second place. Until P2 series was replaced in autumn 1963 the new Opel Rekord A, 786,411 units were built.

Source: http://www.opel.com/

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