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

Name

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

Brand

Opel
Model

Diplomat
Generation

Diplomat B
Year of production

1969

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic

Power

230 Hp @ 4700 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

427 Nm @ 3000-3200 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

8.5 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

205 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
230 Hp @ 4700 rpm.
Power per litre
43 Hp/l
Torque
427 Nm @ 3000-3200 rpm.
Engine displacement
5354 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
101.6 mm
Piston stroke
82.55 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1690 kg

Max weight (kg)

2200 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

80 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

475 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4920 mm

Width (mm)

1852 mm

Height (mm)

1450 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2850 mm

Front track (mm)

1510 mm

Rear track (mm)

1512 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.8 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Technology and Operation