Manufacturer: Adam Opel AG, Rüsselsheim - Germany / General Motors Company, Detroit - USA Type: Admiral Limousine B Series Production time: March 1969 - July 1976 Production outlet: 35,622 Engine: 2784cc straight-6 GM Opel CIH (Cam-in-head) SOHC 2.8 Power: 132 bhp / 5.200 rpm Torque: 206 Nm / 3.000 rpm Drivetrain: rear wheels Speed: 176 km/h Curb weight: 1448 kg Wheelbase: 112.2 inch Chassis: self-supporting body Steering: powered ball circulation steering with safety steering column Gearbox: four-speed manual / all synchromesh / steering column shift Clutch: hydraulic single dry plate disc with disc spring Carburettor: Zenith 34/40 INAT Fuel tank: 80 liter Electric system: 12 Volts 44 Ah Ignition system: distributor and coil Brakes front: hydraulic 10.7 inch ventilated discs Brakes rear: hydraulic 10 inch ventilated drums Suspension front: independent trapezoidal cross-link, cross bars, rotary bar stabilizer, helical springs + hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers Suspension rear: trailing arms, double joint with two homokinetic (De-Dion type) on two drawn longitudinal links at the bottom and a pushed triangle-link at the top, sway bar, helical springs + hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers Rear axle: live De-Dion type Differential: hypoid 3.889:1 Wheels: 6 J x 14 steel discs Tires: 7.00 H 14 Options: GM Opel three-speed "Strasburg" Automatic transmission (THM180), floor shift, S Model with twin 2x Zenith 35/40 INAT carbs (power 145bhp/5.200rpm, torque 223Nm/3.600rpm), Bosch D-Jetronic electronic injection system (power 165bhp/5.600rpm, torque 229Nm/4.100rpm), pneumatic level control, air conditioning, electric sunroof, leather interior, power windows, power mirrors adjustable from the inside, halogen headlights, radio with windshield antenna, alloy wheels, tinted glass, headlight wiper system Special: - The Admiral was part of Opels “Big Three” or the “K.A.D. Series (Kapitän B: 1969-1970; 4,976 units built, Admiral B, Diplomat B: 1969-1977; 21,021 units built), all shared the same body shape, with only little adjustments, like horizontal headlights on the Kapitän and Admiral, vertical headlights on the Diplomat, smaller rear lights of the Diplomats were arranged vertically, trim and engine modification differences. - The K.A.D. B series was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1969. - The K.A.D. Series was intended to compete with Mercedes-Benz. - Karosseriebetrieb Vogt, Bad Neuenahr - Germany built some fastback sedans with tilt tailgate, combi-conversions and burial wagons based on the K.A.D. Series. - Karosserieaufbau Mießen in Bonn - Germany built K.A.D. based ambulances. - The K.A.D. B Series was replaced by the Opel Senator in 1977.
