Opel Admiral 2800 S L

Opel Admiral 2800 S L

Opel Admiral 2800 S L

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.

Commercial/info Video

General Data

Make
Opel
Model
Admiral
Sub Model
2800 S L
Model Code
KAD-B
Production / Sales Year(s)
1975 - 1977
Country of origin
Germany

Body work and dimensions

Body type
Saloon
Doors
4
Number of seats
5
Length CM
492
Length in
193.70
Width CM
182.5
Width in
71.85
Height CM
145
Height in
57.09
Wheelbase CM
285
Wheelbase in
112.20
Curb Weight KG (EU)
1475
Curb Weight LBS (EU)
3252

Engine

Engine Type
in-line
Cylinders
6
Engine Displacement (cc)
2784
Engine Displacement (cui)
170
Engine (l)
2.8
Engine HP
127
Engine PS
129
Engine KW
95
@RPM
5000
Engine Max Torque (NM)
204
Engine Max Torque (Lb-Ft)
150
Engine Max Torque (kgf-m)
20.80
Engine Max Torque RPM
3800
Fueltype
Gasoline
Fuel system
Carburator
Charge system
Naturally aspirated
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
80

Performance (Factory Claim)

Top Speed Km/h
175
Top Speed MP/H
109
Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 0-62 Mph in sec.
12.5

Brakes and suspension

Front Brakes
Disk
Rear Brakes
Drums
Front Suspension
Coil Springs
Rear Suspension
Coil Springs
Standard Tire Size
195/R14

Credit Photography and text

Technical Specifications
Archive Superclassics
Text Source
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Last modified
14/03/2023

Your car

Your classic car on our website?
We are always on the lookout for interesting photo's of this, and other classic cars to make our website more appealing! Your car on our website? Mail us your photo's at info@superclassics.eu