Opel Diplomat B

Key specs

Opel Diplomat Sedan 1969, 1978

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car?205 km/h
0-100 km/h: 8.5 sec
How much power?230 Hp, 427 Nm
What is the engine size?5.4 l
5354 cm3
How many cylinders?8, V-engine
How long is this vehicle?4920 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1852 mm
What is the curb weigh?1690 kg
What is the gross weigh?2200 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?475 l
How many gears?3
What type is the gearbox?automatic transmission

1969-1978 Opel Diplomat B 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic Specs 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

General information
Brand Opel
Model Diplomat
Generation Diplomat
Modification (Engine) 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1969
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.5 sec
Maximum speed205 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio7.3 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 230 Hp @ 4700 rpm.
Power per litre 43 Hp/l
Torque 427 Nm @ 3000-3200 rpm.
Engine displacement5354 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore101.6 mm
Piston Stroke82.55 mm
Compression ratio10.5
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1690 kg
Max. weight 2200 kg
Max load 510 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 475 l
Fuel tank capacity 80 l
Dimensions
Length 4920 mm
Width 1852 mm
Height 1450 mm
Wheelbase 2850 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.8 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 3
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs