Specifications: Opel Admiral B 2.8 E (160 Hp) Automatic 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

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Opel Admiral B 2.8 E (160 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Admiral
Generation Admiral B
Modification (Engine) 2.8 E (160 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1975 year
End of production 1978 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 185 km/h
114.95 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 9.6 kg/Hp, 104.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.8 kg/Nm, 147.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 160 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 57.5 Hp/l
Torque 225 Nm @ 3000-3200 rpm.
165.95 lb.-ft. @ 3000-3200 rpm.
Engine Model/Code 28E
Engine displacement 2784 cm3
169.89 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 92 mm
3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 69.8 mm
2.75 in.
Compression ratio 9:1
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 4.5 l
4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1530 kg
3373.07 lbs.
Max. weight 2020 kg
4453.34 lbs.
Max load 490 kg
1080.27 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 475 l
16.77 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 80 l
21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1900 kg
4188.78 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 750 kg
1653.47 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4907 mm
193.19 in.
Width 1852 mm
72.91 in.
Height 1450 mm
57.09 in.
Wheelbase 2845 mm
112.01 in.
Front track 1505 mm
59.25 in.
Rear (Back) track 1512 mm
59.53 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 150 mm
5.91 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.45
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.8 m
38.71 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 3 gears, automatic transmission
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs

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