Opel Senator A

Key specs

Opel Senator Sedan 1978, 1981

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?12.2 l/100 km
How fast is the car?185 km/h
0-100 km/h: 12.5 sec
How much power?140 Hp, 214 Nm
What is the engine size? l
2784 cm3
How many cylinders?6, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4811 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1728 mm
What is the curb weigh?1370 kg
What is the gross weigh?1900 kg
How many gears?3
What type is the gearbox?automatic transmission

1978-1981 Opel Senator A 2.8 (140 Hp) Automatic Specs 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

General information
Brand Opel
Model Senator
Generation Senator
Modification (Engine) 2.8 (140 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1978
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12.2 l/100 km 19.28 US mpg
23.15 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph12.5 sec
Maximum speed185 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio9.8 kg/Hp, kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 140 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 50.3 Hp/l
Torque 214 Nm @ 3400 rpm.
Engine displacement2784 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore92 mm
Piston Stroke69.8 mm
Compression ratio9
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1370 kg
Max. weight 1900 kg
Max load 530 kg
Fuel tank capacity 75 l
Dimensions
Length 4811 mm
Width 1728 mm
Height 1415 mm
Wheelbase 2683 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.8 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 3
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc