1968 Opel Diplomat specifications

1968 Opel Diplomat 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) 1510 mm 59.4 inches
Length 4950 mm 194.9 inches
Width 1902 mm 74.9 inches
Height 1445 mm 56.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 4.6 litre
4638 cc
(283.028 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 98.42 × 76.2 mm
3.87 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.29
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 193 PS (190 bhp) (142 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 30.5 kW/litre
41.5 ps/litre
41 bhp/litre
0.67 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.3:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 579.75 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 200 km/h (124 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
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
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID11352
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 48.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1968 Opel Diplomat added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2784 cm3/169.9cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1530 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5354 cm3/326.7cuin 230 PS 227 bhp 169 kW 1690 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4492 cm3/274.1cuin 183 PS 180 bhp 134 kW
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