Opel Admiral 1937 - 1939
Admiral
Production: 1937–1939
Engine: 3,6 litre straight-6
Length: 5270 mm
Width: 1800 mm
Height: 1630 mm
Curb weight: 1605 kg
The first Admiral was introduced in 1937 as an attempt to challenge large luxury cars from Horch, Mercedes-Benz and Maybach. It was availible as a 4 door sedan or cabriolet. The car was equipped with a 3,6 litre straight 6 with a top speed od 132 km/h. The production of the Admiral was cancelled in 1939 when the Opel factory started producing war material.
[] Opel Admiral A
Admiral A
Opel Kapitän/Admiral/Diplomat A
Production: 1964–1968
Engine: 2,6 litre straight-6
2,8 litre straight-6
4,6 litre V8
Length: 4948 mm
Width: 1902 mm
Height: 1630 mm
Curb weight: 1445 kg
In 1964 Opel introcued the KAD (Kapitän, Admiral, Diplomat) models. KAD was a group name for these three large Opels. The car was equipped with a 2,6 litre straight-6 with a top speed of 155 km/h. In 1965 the engine was upgraded to a 2,8 litre there was also a 4,6 litre V8 availible from 1965.
[] Opel Admiral B
Admiral B
Production: 1969–1977
Engine: 2,8 litre straight-6
Length: 4900 mm
Width: 1852 mm
Height: 1445 mm
The Admiral B was introduced in 1969 together with the new Kapitän and Diplomat. The Kapitän was killed of in 1970 but the Admiral and the Diplomat lived on until 1977 when they were replaced by the Senator.
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