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In 1964, Opel introduced the completely new KAD (Kapitän, Admiral, Diplomat) models; the Kapitän served as the base model of this three-tier model range.
It was powered by the same engines as the contemporary Opel Admiral, namely a 2.6- or a 2.8-litre inline-six; a small number of Kapitäns even received the Chevrolet-sourced 4.6-liter V8. For the Austrian market, 580 Kapitän and Admiral models received the 2.5-liter version of the CIH six with an output of 112 PS (82 kW; 110 hp) in 1966 and 1967...
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.
In February 1964 Opel introduced a new range of flagship models as successors to the Opel Kapitän P-LV of 1959/1963. These KAD models (Opel Kapitän, Admiral and Diplomat; also referred to as "The Big Three" by Opel) were available with 2.6-litre and 2.8-litre in-line six-cylinder petrol engines (100 or 125 PS), or a V8-Chevrolet small-block engine 283 (4.6-litre) teamed with a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission 190 PS (140 kW). The latter engine was supplanted in the saloon by the 5.4-li...
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Pre-Facelift (1964-1967)
Facelift (1967-1968)
2.6L Inline-6
2.8L Inline-6
4.6L V8
5.4L V8 (Diplomat only)
Diplomat Coupé, a rare (Just 347 made) coachbuilt special with standard Chevy 327 power.
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Such a beautiful car! Would be nice to cruise around with it in Forza Horizon!
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1966 Opel Diplomat V8 Coupé
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