Diplomat A V8

Diplomat A · 1964–1968RWDSedan

The Diplomat A V8 is a four-door, five-seat sedan with rear-wheel drive, built from 1964 to 1968. A naturally aspirated 4.6-litre V8 petrol engine makes 190 PS and is paired with a 3-speed automatic gearbox.

187 hpPower

1964-1968Year

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Specifications

Powertrain

Engineering details

Engine4.6L V8

Displacement4.6 L

Cylinders8

AspirationNaturally aspirated

FuelPetrol

Transmission3-speed Automatic

DrivetrainRWD

Power187 hp

Dimensions & body

Height · 1445 mm

Length · 4948 mm

Wheelbase · 2845 mm

Width1902 mm

BodySedan

Doors4

Seats5

STORY

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.

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