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1969 Opel Diplomat B 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Opel Diplomat Sedan 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

What is the body type, Opel Diplomat B?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1969 Diplomat B 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?205 km/h | 127.38 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.5 sec
0-60 mph: 8.1 sec
How much power, Opel Diplomat Sedan 1969 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?230 Hp, 427 Nm
314.94 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Opel Diplomat Sedan 1969 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?5.4 l
5354 cm3
326.72 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1969 Opel 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Opel Diplomat B Sedan 1969 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1969 Opel Diplomat Sedan?4920 mm
193.7 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1969 Opel Diplomat Sedan?1852 mm
72.91 in.
What is the curb weight, 1969 Opel Diplomat B 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?1690 kg
3725.81 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1969 Opel Diplomat B 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?2200 kg
4850.17 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1969 Opel Diplomat Sedan?475 l
16.77 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1969 Opel Diplomat B 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?3, automatic transmission

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

General information
BrandOpel
Model Diplomat
Generation Diplomat B
Modification (Engine) 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1969 year
End of production 1978 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.1 sec
Maximum speed 205 km/h 127.38 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.3 kg/Hp, 136.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4 kg/Nm, 252.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 230 Hp @ 4700 rpm.
Power per litre 43 Hp/l
Torque 427 Nm @ 3000-3200 rpm. 314.94 lb.-ft. @ 3000-3200 rpm.
Engine Model/Code 54S
Engine displacement 5354 cm3 326.72 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 101.6 mm 4 in.
Piston Stroke 82.55 mm 3.25 in.
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 5.4 l 5.71 US qt | 4.75 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1690 kg 3725.81 lbs.
Max. weight 2200 kg 4850.17 lbs.
Max load 510 kg 1124.36 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 475 l 16.77 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4920 mm 193.7 in.
Width 1852 mm 72.91 in.
Height 1450 mm 57.09 in.
Wheelbase 2850 mm 112.2 in.
Front track 1510 mm 59.45 in.
Rear (Back) track 1512 mm 59.53 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 150 mm 5.91 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.45
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.8 m 38.71 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 3 gears, automatic transmission
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs