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1969 5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

Opel

Modification

5.3 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1969

End of production

1978

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

80 l 21.13 US gal
17.6 UK gal

Engine displacement

5354 cm³ 326.72 cu. In.

Power

230 hp (at 4700 rpm)

Torque

427 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 314.94 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

205 km/h 127 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

3

Kerb weight

1690 kg 3725.8 lbs

Length

4920 mm 193.7 in

Width

1852 mm 72.91 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

205 km/h 127 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

8.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

8.1 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.45

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

54S

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

5354 cm³ 326.72 cu. In.

Power

230 hp (at 4700 rpm)

Torque

427 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 314.94 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

101.6 mm 4 in

Piston Stroke

82.55 mm 3.25 in

Compression ratio

10.5

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

5.4 l 5.72 US qt
4.75 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4920 mm 193.7 in

Width

1852 mm 72.91 in

Height

1450 mm 57.09 in

Wheelbase

2850 mm 112.2 in

Front track

1510 mm 59.45 in

Rear (Back) track

1512 mm 59.53 in

Ride height

150 mm 5.91 in

Turning diameter

11.8 m 38.71 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

3

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1690 kg 3725.8 lbs

Max. weight

2200 kg 4850.2 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

475 l 16.77 cu ft

- Max. roof load

510 kg 1124.4 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
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