1968 - Opel - Diplomat

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Diplomat 1968
2. Diplomat 1968
General Information
Make Opel
Model Diplomat
Production Year 1968
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2845 mm     (112 in)
Front Track 1511 mm     (59,5 in)
Rear Track 1511 mm     (59,5 in)
Length 4921 mm     (193,7 in)
Width 1854 mm     (73 in)
Height 1441 mm     (56,7 in)
Ground Clearance 150 mm     (5,9 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,73
Weight 1690 kg     (3722,5 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 80 litre   (17,6 Imp gal ,  21,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 5354 cc     (326,72 cu in)
Bore 101,6 mm     (4 in)
Stroke 82,6 mm     (3,25 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,23
Unitary Capacity 669,25 cc/cylinder    (40,84 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 227 HP     (169,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4700 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 427 N.m     (315,1 lb.ft ,  43,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 343,9 N.m    (4700 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 134,3 HP/ton    (100,2 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 42,4 HP/litre    (31,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 7 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 10 s
0 - 160 km/h 26,6 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 31 s
Top Speed 202 km/h   (125,5 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,73 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 10,8 m    (35,4 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 195 x 14
Tyres (rear) 195 x 14