(1968 model)
| Marque (make) | Opel | Issued from | 1968 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Diplomat | Issued until | |
| Serie | Diplomat | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Adam Opel AG | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4921 mm / 193.7 in / 193.7 in | Ground clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1854 mm / 73.0 in / 73.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.73 |
| Height | 1441 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1690 kg / 3726 lb / 3726 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2845 mm / 112.0 in / 112.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1511 mm / 59.5 in / 59.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1511 mm / 59.5 in / 59.5 in | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 101.6 mm / 4.00 in / 4.00 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 82.6 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.23 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 5354 cm3 / 326.7 cu in / 326.7 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 669.25 cm3/cylinder / 40.840 cu in/cylinder / 40.840 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 169.3 kW / 230.2 hp / 230.2 hp at 4700 rpm / 4700 rpm / 4700 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 427.0 Nm / 314.9 lbft / 314.9 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 167.0 kW / 227.1 bhp / 227.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 42.4 kW/l / 0.945 bhp/cu in / 0.945 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 79.75 Nm/l / 0.698 lbft/cu in / 0.698 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.73 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 7.00 s / 7.00 s / 7.00 s | Top (maximal) speed | 202 km/h / 126 mph / 126 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 134.32 kW/ton / 182.62 bhp/ton / 182.62 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 10.00 s / 10.00 s / 10.00 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 26.60 s / 26.60 s / 26.60 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.80 m / 35.43 ft / 35.43 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | I.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 195 x 14 | Tyres rear | 195 x 14 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Opel Diplomat
