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Opel Diplomat

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm × 82.60 mm 4 in × 3.25 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 5.4 litre 5354 cc (326.721 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system 1 Ro carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph 7.00 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph 26.60 s
0-100 km/h 10.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 31.00 s
Top speed 202 km/h (126 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 134.32 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1002.2 kPa (145.4 psi)
Specific torque 79.75 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 5000 rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.23
Unitary capacity 669.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2845 mm
wheelbase 112 in
Length (milimeters) 4921 mm
Length (inches) 193.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1854 mm
Width (inches) 73 in
Height (milimeters) 1441 mm
Height (inches) 56.7 in
L:W ratio 1.73
Ground clearance (milimeters) 150 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.9 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1690 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3726 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 80 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17.6 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.80 m
Tyres 195 x 14
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.73

General information

RAC rating 51.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1968 Opel Diplomat PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1968

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