1972 Opel Admiral specifications

1972 Opel Admiral data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2845 mm 112 inches
Track/tread (front) 1510 mm 59.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1505 mm 59.3 inches
Length 4907 mm 193.2 inches
Width 1835 mm 72.2 inches
Height 1450 mm 57.1 inches
Ground clearance 150 mm 5.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 1475 kg 3252 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 80 litres 17.6 [21.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Opel
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.8 litre
2784 cc
(169.89 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 92 × 69.8 mm
3.62 × 2.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.32
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
134 PS (132 bhp) (98 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
206 Nm (152 ft·lb) (21 kgm)
at 3000-4000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
35.4 kW/litre
48.1 ps/litre
47.4 bhp/litre
0.78 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
73.99 Nm/litre
0.89 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 929.8 kPa (134.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 464 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 150 km/h (93 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
90.74 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
66.73 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
89.49 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.98 kg/kW
25.03 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 4.000
Turning circle 10.80 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension dD.2SwingLoTA.RA.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.98
general
Carfolio.com ID68838
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 31.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Opel Admiral added 1995-12-11.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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