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Opel Diplomat B
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2 versions · 2 Gasoline
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 E (165 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 165 KM | 1969–1975 |
| 5.3 V8 (230 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 230 KM | 1969–1978 |
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2.8 E (165 KM)
Gasoline · 1969–1975
- Engine power
- 165 KM
- Torque
- 229 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,784 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 10.5 s
- Maximum speed
- 190 km/h
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Basic version information
Opel Diplomat Diplomat B- Brand
- Opel
- Model
- Diplomat
- Version
- Diplomat B
- Engine
- 2.8 E (165 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1969
- End of production
- 1975
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 190 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 10.5 s
Engine
- Engine model / code
- 28E
- Engine displacement
- 2784 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 92 mm
- Piston stroke
- 69.8 mm
- Compression ratio
- 9.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.5 l
- Power
- 165 KM @ 5600 obr./min
- Torque
- 229 Nm @ 4100-4600 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.45
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 475 l
- Curb weight
- 1530 kg
- Gross weight
- 2030 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 1400 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 700 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4920 mm
- Width
- 1852 mm
- Height
- 1450 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2850 mm
- Front track
- 1510 mm
- Rear track
- 1512 mm
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.8 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
5.3 V8 (230 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 1969–1978
- Engine power
- 230 KM
- Torque
- 427 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 5,354 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 8.5 s
- Maximum speed
- 205 km/h
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Basic version information
Opel Diplomat Diplomat B- Brand
- Opel
- Model
- Diplomat
- Version
- Diplomat B
- Engine
- 5.3 V8 (230 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1969
- End of production
- 1978
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 205 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 8.5 s
Engine
- Engine model / code
- 54S
- Engine displacement
- 5354 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 101.6 mm
- Piston stroke
- 82.55 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 5.4 l
- Power
- 230 KM @ 4700 obr./min
- Torque
- 427 Nm @ 3000-3200 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.45
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 475 l
- Curb weight
- 1690 kg
- Gross weight
- 2200 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4920 mm
- Width
- 1852 mm
- Height
- 1450 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2850 mm
- Front track
- 1510 mm
- Rear track
- 1512 mm
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.8 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 3
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- ABS
- no