Opel Admiral 2800 HL

Opel Admiral 2800 HL

Opel Admiral 2800 HL

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
2800 HL
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)
1350
Curb Weight LBS (EU)
2976

Engine

Engine Type
in-line
Cylinders
6
Engine Displacement (cc)
2784
Engine Displacement (cui)
170
Engine (l)
2.8
Engine HP
138
Engine PS
140
Engine KW
103
@RPM
4800
Engine Max Torque (NM)
233
Engine Max Torque (Lb-Ft)
172
Engine Max Torque (kgf-m)
23.76
Engine Max Torque RPM
3700
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
180
Top Speed MP/H
112
Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 0-62 Mph in sec.
11.5

Brakes and suspension

Front Brakes
Disk
Rear Brakes
Drums
Front Suspension
Coil Springs
Rear Suspension
Leaf Springs
Standard Tire Size
7.00S16

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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