Opel Diplomat 1968 specs
General information
| Model: | Opel Diplomat |
| Year: | 1968 |
| Category: | Midsize family cars |
| Manufacturer: | Opel |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | V8 |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 5354 ccm |
| Max power: | 230.2 PS (170 kW) at 4700 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 427 Nm at 3000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 10.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 101.6 x 82.6 mm (4 x 3.3 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Automatic, 3-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 202 km/h (125.5 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 10.3 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1362 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
| Passenger space: | 3820 litres (1010 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Disks |
| Brake details: | ABS ABS |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1690 kg (3725.8 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4960 mm (195.3 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1910 mm (75.2 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2850 mm (112.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 80 litres (21.13 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |






















