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Opel Diplomat BOpel Diplomat B 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic

General information

Brand
Opel
Model
Diplomat
Generation
Diplomat B
Modification (Engine)
5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
1969
End of production
1978
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4

Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
8.1 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
Maximum speed
205 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
7.3 kg/Hp, 136.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4 kg/Nm, 252.7 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
230 Hp @ 4700 rpm.
Power per litre
43 Hp/l
Torque
427 Nm @ 3000-3200 rpm.
Engine Model/Code
54S
Engine displacement
5354 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
101.6 mm
Piston Stroke
82.55 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine oil capacity
5.4 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1690 kg
Max. weight
2200 kg
Max load
510 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
475 l
Fuel tank capacity
80 l

Dimensions

Length
4920 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1450 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Front track
1510 mm
Rear (Back) track
1512 mm
Ride height (ground clearance)
150 mm
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.45
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.8 m

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 brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs