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Opel Diplomat

(1968 model)

Brief specs of 1968 Opel Diplomat

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 5354 cm3 / 326.7 cu in / 326.7 cu in, 169.3 kW / 227.0 hp / 227.0 hp @ 4700 rpm / 4700 rpm / 4700 rpm, 427.0 N·m / 314.9 lb·ft / 314.9 lb·ft @ 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm, automatic 3-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 202 km/h / 126 mph / 126 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)OpelIssued from1968
ModelDiplomatIssued until
SerieDiplomatNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAdam Opel AGCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4921 mm / 193.7 in / 193.7 inTotal (curb) weight1690 kg / 3726 lb / 3726 lb
Width1854 mm / 73.0 in / 73.0 inDry weight
Height1441 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2845 mm / 112.0 in / 112.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1511 mm / 59.5 in / 59.5 inTowing weight
Track rear1511 mm / 59.5 in / 59.5 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 inFuel capacity80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.73  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.27 m2 / 24.4 sq ft / 24.4 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerGMValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore101.6 mm / 4.00 in / 4.00 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke82.6 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.23
Fuel supply1 Ro carbEngine displacement5354 cm3 / 326.7 cu in / 326.7 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity669.25 cm3/cylinder / 40.840 cu in/cylinder / 40.840 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio10.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power169.3 kW / 227.0 hp / 227.0 hp at 4700 rpm / 4700 rpm / 4700 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque427.0 N·m / 314.9 lb·ft / 314.9 lb·ft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)63.0 kW / 84.5 hp / 84.5 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output31.6 kW/l / 0.695 bhp/cu in / 0.695 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque79.8 N·m/l / 0.70 lb·ft/cu in / 0.70 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears3
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1
  Final gear (drive) ratio2.73

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)7.00 s / 7.00 s / 7.00 sTop (maximal) speed202 km/h / 126 mph / 126 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio134.3 kW/ton / 101.8 bhp/ton / 101.8 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h10.00 s / 10.00 s / 10.00 sFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)26.60 s / 26.60 s / 26.60 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrecirculating ballSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.8 m / 35.4 ft / 35.4 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Coil springsSuspension rearIndependent, Coil springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front195 x 14Tyres rear195 x 14
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assistedBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Opel Diplomat

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