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OpelOpel Diplomat B 2.8 E (165 Hp)1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Opel Diplomat B 2.8 E (165 Hp) /Sedan 1969 - 1975/
What is the body type of Opel Diplomat B?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1969 Diplomat B 2.8 E (165 Hp)?
190 km/h | 118 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.5 sec
0-60 mph: 10 sec
What is the power output of Opel Diplomat Sedan 1969 2.8 E (165 Hp)?
165 Hp, 229 Nm
169 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Opel Diplomat Sedan 1969 2.8 E (165 Hp)?
2.8 l
2784 cm3
169.89 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1969 Opel 2.8 E (165 Hp)?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Opel Diplomat B Sedan 1969 2.8 E (165 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1969 Opel Diplomat Sedan?
4920 mm
193.7 in.
What is the width of 1969 Opel Diplomat Sedan?
1852 mm
72.91 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1969 Opel Diplomat B 2.8 E (165 Hp)?
1530 kg
3373 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1969 Opel Diplomat B 2.8 E (165 Hp)?
2030 kg
4475 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1969 Opel Diplomat Sedan?
475 l
16.8 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1969 Opel Diplomat B 2.8 E (165 Hp)?
4, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
Opel
Model
Diplomat
Generation
Diplomat B
Modification (Engine)
2.8 E (165 Hp)
Start of production
1969
End of production
1975
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
10 sec
Maximum speed
190 km/h 118 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
9.3 kg/Hp, 107.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.7 kg/Nm, 149.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
165 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre
59.3 Hp/l
Torque
229 Nm @ 4100-4600 rpm. 169 lb.-ft. @ 4100-4600 rpm.
Engine Model/Code
28E
Engine displacement
2784 cm3 169.89 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke
69.8 mm 2.75 in.
Compression ratio
9.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1530 kg 3373 lbs.
Max. weight
2030 kg 4475 lbs.
Max load
500 kg 1102 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
475 l 16.8 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1400 kg 3086 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
700 kg 1543 lbs.

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
4 gears, manual transmission
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs