The Opel Diplomat arrived in 1964 as the top model of the Kapitan, Admiral and Diplomat range, with Chevrolet-origin V8 engines. The first Diplomat also had a Karmann-bodied coupe. The Diplomat B of 1969 used a De Dion rear axle, which Auto Bild credits with road holding that was rare for its time, and its 5.4-litre V8 (327 cu in, 5,354 cc) was rated at 230 PS (169 kW). Production of the series ended in 1977 after 13 years on sale since 1964.
Opel's top-of-the-range V8 luxury flagship of the 1960s and 70s (KAD series), a German answer to Mercedes.
62years
2generations
2trims
187–227hp range
The Lineage
2 generations · tap any to explore1 trimDiplomat A
1964–1968
1 trimDiplomat B
1969–1977
The Story
Why the Diplomat mattersTrims · Diplomat B
1 trim · 1969–1977Diplomat B (1969-1977), the final Opel luxury limousine, with de Dion rear axle on the 5.4 V8 version.
★ Only trim
Diplomat B 5.4 V8
Sedan · 1969–1977
Power
227 hp
Body
Sedan
Debut
1969
Production
1969–1977
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