Opel Admiral 2.6

Opel Admiral 2.6

Opel Admiral 2.6

In 1964, Opel introduced its KAD (Kapitän, Admiral, Diplomat) "A" series models. The Admiral "A" was the middle model in this three-car range. The cars were first presented in February 1964, but volume production of the Admiral began only in May 1964: Chevrolet powered V8 Diplomats started rolling off the production line three months later, in August 1964.

General Data

Make
Opel
Model
Admiral
Sub Model
2.6
Model Code
KAD-A
Production / Sales Year(s)
1964 - 1965
Country of origin
Germany

Body work and dimensions

Body type
Saloon
Doors
4
Number of seats
5
Length CM
494.8
Length in
194.80
Width CM
190.2
Width in
74.88
Height CM
144.5
Height in
56.89
Wheelbase CM
184.5
Wheelbase in
72.64
Curb Weight KG (EU)
1370
Curb Weight LBS (EU)
3020

Engine

Engine Type
in-line
Cylinders
6
Engine Displacement (cc)
2605
Engine Displacement (cui)
159
Engine (l)
2.6
Engine HP
99
Engine PS
100
Engine KW
74
@RPM
4600
Engine Max Torque (NM)
181
Engine Max Torque (Lb-Ft)
134
Engine Max Torque (kgf-m)
18.46
Engine Max Torque RPM
2400
Fueltype
Gasoline
Unless noted otherwise, DIN rated horsepower and torque is given.

Transmission

Transmission Type
Manual
Number of gears
4

Chassis

Engine position
Front
Drive Train
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity Liter
70

Performance (Factory Claim)

Top Speed Km/h
158
Top Speed MP/H
98
Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 0-62 Mph in sec.
14.4

Brakes and suspension

Front Brakes
Disk
Rear Brakes
Drums
Front Suspension
Coil Springs
Rear Suspension
Leaf Springs
Standard Tire Size
7.00S14

Credit Photography and text

Technical Specifications
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Text Source
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Last modified
14/03/2023

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