Technical Specifications Opel Senator 1978 - 1981 Sedan




1978 Senator A

2.5 (115 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
115 hp @ 5200 rpm.  | 86 kW
Torque
176 Nm @ 3800-4200 Rpm  | 130 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
14.6 sec
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
170 km/h  | 106 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2490 cc  | 2.49 L
Number of cylinders
4
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
14.6 l/100 km  | 16.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
75 L  | 19.8 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (max)
715 L  | 25.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2683 mm  | 105.6 in.
Front track
1443 mm  | 56.8 in.
Rear track
1472 mm  | 58 in.
Length
4811 mm  | 189.4 in.
Width
1728 mm  | 68 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Max weight
1900 kg  | 4190 lbs
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1370 kg  | 3021 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
8.0J x 18; R19
Tire size
235/50 R18; 255/40 R19
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.8 m
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
1978 Senator A

3.0 V6 (150 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
150 hp @ 5200 rpm.  | 112 kW
Torque
233 Nm @ 3400 rpm.  | 172 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
11.5 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
188 km/h  | 117 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2969 cc  | 2.97 L
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression
9.25 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
12.6 l/100 km  | 18.7 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
75 L  | 19.8 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
1700 kg  | 3749 lbs
Trunk space (max)
715 L  | 25.2 cu-ft
Towing capacity
700 kg  | 1544 lbs
Wheelbase
2683 mm  | 105.6 in.
Front track
1443 mm  | 56.8 in.
Rear track
1472 mm  | 58 in.
Length
4811 mm  | 189.4 in.
Width
1728 mm  | 68 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Max weight
1900 kg  | 4190 lbs
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1370 kg  | 3021 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R15; R16; R17
Tire size
185/60 R15; 215/45 R16; 215/40 R17
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.8 m
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
1978 Senator A

2.8 S (140 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
140 hp @ 5200 rpm.  | 104 kW
Torque
214 Nm @ 3400 rpm.  | 158 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
12.5 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
185 km/h  | 115 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2784 cc  | 2.78 L
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression
9 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
12.2 l/100 km  | 19.3 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
75 L  | 19.8 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
1700 kg  | 3749 lbs
Trunk space (max)
715 L  | 25.2 cu-ft
Towing capacity
700 kg  | 1544 lbs
Wheelbase
2683 mm  | 105.6 in.
Front track
1443 mm  | 56.8 in.
Rear track
1472 mm  | 58 in.
Length
4811 mm  | 189.4 in.
Width
1728 mm  | 68 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Max weight
1900 kg  | 4190 lbs
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1370 kg  | 3021 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.8 m
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
1978 Senator A

3.0 E V6 (180 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
180 hp @ 5800 rpm.  | 134 kW
Torque
248 Nm @ 4200-4800 Rpm  | 183 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
10.5 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
205 km/h  | 127 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2969 cc  | 2.97 L
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression
9.4 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
12.6 l/100 km  | 18.7 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
75 L  | 19.8 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
1700 kg  | 3749 lbs
Trunk space (max)
715 L  | 25.2 cu-ft
Towing capacity
700 kg  | 1544 lbs
Wheelbase
2683 mm  | 105.6 in.
Front track
1443 mm  | 56.8 in.
Rear track
1472 mm  | 58 in.
Length
4811 mm  | 189.4 in.
Width
1728 mm  | 68 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Max weight
1900 kg  | 4190 lbs
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1370 kg  | 3021 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.8 m
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
1978 Senator A

2.5 (115 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
115 hp @ 5200 rpm.  | 86 kW
Torque
176 Nm @ 3800-4200 Rpm  | 130 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
180 km/h  | 112 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2490 cc  | 2.49 L
Number of cylinders
4
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
13.2 l/100 km  | 17.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
75 L  | 19.8 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (max)
715 L  | 25.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2683 mm  | 105.6 in.
Front track
1443 mm  | 56.8 in.
Rear track
1472 mm  | 58 in.
Length
4811 mm  | 189.4 in.
Width
1728 mm  | 68 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Max weight
1900 kg  | 4190 lbs
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1370 kg  | 3021 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
8.0J x 17
Tire size
225/55 R17 97W
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.8 m
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
1978 Senator A

2.8 S (140 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
140 hp @ 5200 rpm.  | 104 kW
Torque
214 Nm @ 3400 rpm.  | 158 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
10.5 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
190 km/h  | 118 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2784 cc  | 2.78 L
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression
9 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
11.8 l/100 km  | 19.9 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
75 L  | 19.8 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
1700 kg  | 3749 lbs
Trunk space (max)
715 L  | 25.2 cu-ft
Towing capacity
700 kg  | 1544 lbs
Wheelbase
2683 mm  | 105.6 in.
Front track
1443 mm  | 56.8 in.
Rear track
1472 mm  | 58 in.
Length
4811 mm  | 189.4 in.
Width
1728 mm  | 68 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Max weight
1900 kg  | 4190 lbs
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1370 kg  | 3021 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.8 m
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
1978 Senator A

3.0 V6 (150 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
150 hp @ 5200 rpm.  | 112 kW
Torque
233 Nm @ 3400 rpm.  | 172 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
10 sec
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
193 km/h  | 120 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2969 cc  | 2.97 L
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression
9.25 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
12.2 l/100 km  | 19.3 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
75 L  | 19.8 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
1700 kg  | 3749 lbs
Trunk space (max)
715 L  | 25.2 cu-ft
Towing capacity
700 kg  | 1544 lbs
Wheelbase
2683 mm  | 105.6 in.
Front track
1443 mm  | 56.8 in.
Rear track
1472 mm  | 58 in.
Length
4811 mm  | 189.4 in.
Width
1728 mm  | 68 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Max weight
1900 kg  | 4190 lbs
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1370 kg  | 3021 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7.0J x 16; 7.5J x 18
Tire size
235/75 R16; 255/60 R18
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.8 m
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
1978 Senator A

3.0 E V6 (180 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
180 hp @ 5800 rpm.  | 134 kW
Torque
248 Nm @ 4200-4800 Rpm  | 183 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
9 sec
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
210 km/h  | 131 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2969 cc  | 2.97 L
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
SOHC
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression
9.4 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
12 l/100 km  | 19.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
75 L  | 19.8 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
1700 kg  | 3749 lbs
Trunk space (max)
715 L  | 25.2 cu-ft
Towing capacity
700 kg  | 1544 lbs
Wheelbase
2683 mm  | 105.6 in.
Front track
1443 mm  | 56.8 in.
Rear track
1472 mm  | 58 in.
Length
4811 mm  | 189.4 in.
Width
1728 mm  | 68 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Max weight
1900 kg  | 4190 lbs
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1370 kg  | 3021 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R18
Tire size
285/60 R18
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
10.8 m
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
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