Opel Diplomat B 2.8 E (165 hp)

Gasoline engine with 165 hp (121 kW) and 169 lb-ft (229 Nm), built 1969–1975, sedan body, rear-wheel drive. The Opel Diplomat B has 1 more powerful gasoline version.

Power165 hp (121 kW)
Torque169 lb-ft (229 Nm)
0–62 mph10.5 s
Top speed118 mph (190 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version2.8 E (165 hp)
Displacement2.8 L (2,784 cm³)
Cylinders6
Cylinder layoutInline
Valves per cylinder2
ValvetrainSOHC
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio9-5
Bore92 mm
Stroke69.8 mm

Performance

Power165 hp (121 kW) @ 5600 rpm
Torque169 lb-ft (229 Nm) @ 4100-4600 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)10.5 s
Top speed118 mph (190 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
Fuel tank21.1 gal (80 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length193.7 in (4,920 mm)
Width72.9 in (1,852 mm)
Height57.1 in (1,450 mm)
Curb weight3,373 lb (1,530 kg)
Gross vehicle weight4,475 lb (2,030 kg)
Cargo volume16.8 cu ft (475 l)
Drag coefficient0.45

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveRear-wheel drive
Gears4

What to check on an Opel Diplomat with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Opel Diplomat B engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
5.3 V8 (230 hp) AutomaticGasoline230 hp (169 kW)

← All Opel Diplomat B engines

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