Opel Diplomat B 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Opel Diplomat B 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1969 - 1978/

What is the body type of Opel Diplomat B?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1969 Diplomat B 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?

205 km/h | 127 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.5 sec
0-60 mph: 8.1 sec

What is the power output of Opel Diplomat Sedan 1969 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?

230 Hp, 427 Nm
315 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Opel Diplomat Sedan 1969 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?

5.4 l
5354 cm³
326.72 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1969 Opel 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Opel Diplomat B Sedan 1969 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?

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 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?

1690 kg
3726 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1969 Opel Diplomat B 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?

2200 kg
4850 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 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?

3, automatic transmission

Opel Diplomat B 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic

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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

Doors

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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 (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

8.1 sec

Maximum speed

205 km/h 127 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. 315 lb.-ft. @ 3000-3200 rpm.

Engine Model/Code

54S

Engine displacement

5354 cm³ 326.72 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

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

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1690 kg 3726 lbs.

Max. weight

2200 kg 4850 lbs.

Max load

510 kg 1124 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

475 l 16.8 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 (C_d)

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 brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes