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Opel Diplomat

General information

ModelOpel Diplomat
Year1968
CategoryMidsize family cars
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Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5354 ccm (326.70 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 3-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5354 ccm (326.70 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power230.20 PS (169 kW or 227 HP) at 4700 Rev. per min.
Max torque427.00 Nm (43.5 kgf-m or 315.0 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke101.6 x 82.6 mm (4.0 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 3-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed202.0 km/h (125.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.3 seconds
0-50 miles7.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1362 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space3820 litres (1,009 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (425.2 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1690 kg (3,725.8 pounds)
Overall length4960 mm (195.3 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2850 mm (112.2 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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