Opel Diplomat
| Opel Diplomat | |
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The 2-door Opel Diplomat Coupé was very rare
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Opel (General Motors) |
| Production | 1964–1977 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Opel Kapitän |
| Successor | Opel Senator |
| Diplomat A | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1964–1968 |
| Powertrain | |
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| Transmission | 2-speed Powerglide automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,845 mm (112.0 in) |
| Length | 4,948 mm (194.8 in) |
| Width | 1,902 mm (74.9 in) |
| Height | 1,445 mm (56.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,380–1,630 kg (3,040–3,590 lb) |
| Diplomat B | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1969–1977 |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,845 mm (112.0 in)-2,995 mm (117.9 in) |
| Length | 4,920 mm (193.7 in)-5,070 mm (199.6 in) |
| Width | 1,852 mm (72.9 in) |
| Height | 1,450 mm (57.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,530–1,720 kg (3,370–3,790 lb) |
The Opel Diplomat is a luxury car manufactured by Opel from 1964 to 1977. Opel's top-ranging models were traditionally the Admiral and Kapitän, introduced in 1938 and 1937 respectively.
In 1964, these models were joined, in the so-called "KAD" (Kapitän, Admiral, Diplomat) range, by the new Opel Diplomat. In most respects the three were badge-engineered versions of the same new vehicle.
In February 1964 Opel introduced a new range of flagship models as successors to the Opel Kapitän P-LV of 1959/1963. At launch these KAD models (Opel Kapitän, Admiral and Diplomat; also referred to as "The Big Three" by Opel) were available with 2.6-litre or 2.8-litre, in-line six-cylinder petrol engines (100 or 125 PS/99 or 123 hp), or a V8-Chevrolet small-block engine 283 (4.6-litre) teamed with a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission (190 PS/187 hp). The latter engine was supplanted in the saloon by the V8-Chevrolet small-block Type 327 (5.4-litre) in October 1966 (230 PS/227 hp). As the company's range-topping model, the Diplomat was available only with the V-8.
A Diplomat Coupé (with the 327 engine only) was also available, from 1965 to 1967, in limited numbers. The coupé was built by coachbuilder Karmann and cost DM 25,000 (or as much as 7 Volkswagen Beetles). 347 Coupés were built.
In September 1967 the Diplomat (along with its less expensive siblings) received a work-over consisting of rub strips on its flanks, new recirculating ball steering by ZF and heated rear window. At the same time a HL (Hochleistung or high performance) version of the 2.8-liter six became available (140 PS/138 hp) for the Kapitän and Admiral models.
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