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 l/100 km
How fast is the car?210 km/h
0-100 km/h: 9 sec
How much power?180 Hp, 248 Nm
What is the engine size?3.0 l
2969 cm3
How many cylinders?6, V-engine
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 much trunk (boot) space?0 - 715 l
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1978-1981 Opel Senator A 3.0 E V6 (180 Hp) Specs 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

General information
Brand Opel
Model Senator
Generation Senator
Modification (Engine) 3.0 E V6 (180 Hp)
Start of production 1978
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg
23.54 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9 sec
Maximum speed210 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio7.6 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 180 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 60.6 Hp/l
Torque 248 Nm @ 4200-4800 rpm.
Engine displacement2969 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore95 mm
Piston Stroke69.8 mm
Compression ratio9.4
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1370 kg
Max. weight 1900 kg
Max load 530 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 0 - 715 l
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 (manual transmission) 4
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Tires size 195/70 R14
Wheel rims size R14