Opel - Senator A (facelift 1982)-2.2i (115 Hp)

Opel - Senator A (facelift 1982)

Last updated - June 27, 2025, 11 p.m.

Details	-
Brand	Opel
Model	Senator
Generation	Senator A (facelift 1982)
Modification	2.2i (115 Hp)
Start Of Production	1984
End Of Production	1986

Performance

The Senator is a decent performer with an acceleration of 11.5 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, reaching a top speed of 183 km/h. Its drag coefficient of 0.39 suggests a relatively aerodynamic design.

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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh	11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph	11.5 sec
Max Speed	183 km/h 113.71 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd	0.39

Body & Dimensions

The Senator is a sedan with a sleek design, offering a comfortable ride and decent performance. It has a length of 4839mm, width of 1722mm, and height of 1415mm, making it a compact yet spacious vehicle. It has a wheelbase of 2683mm and a turning radius of 10.8m, making it easy to maneuver in tight spaces.

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Rating
Body Type	Sedan
Seats	5
Doors	4
Length	4839 mm 190.51 in.
Width	1722 mm 67.8 in.
Height	1415 mm 55.71 in.
Wheelbase	2683 mm 105.63 in.
Front Track	1447 mm 56.97 in.
Rear Track	1472 mm 57.95 in.
Min Turning Circle	10.8 m 35.43 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance	140 mm 5.51 in.

Fuel Consumption

The Senator is a petrol (gasoline) powered vehicle with a combined fuel consumption rate of 8.9 l/100 km (26.43 US mpg, 31.74 UK mpg, 11.24 km/l).

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Rating
Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined	8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg 31.74 UK mpg 11.24 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Senator model comes with a 2.2L, inline 4-cylinder engine that generates 115 HP at 4800 RPM and 182 Nm of torque at 2800 RPM. It has a SOHC valvetrain and multi-port manifold fuel injection system, with a naturally aspirated engine. The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, driving the rear wheels of the vehicle.

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Rating
Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine
Power	115 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power Per Litre	52.3 Hp/l
Torque	182 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 134.24 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine Displacement	2197 cm3 134.07 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Configuration	Inline
Cylinder Bore	95 mm 3.74 in.
Piston Stroke	77.5 mm 3.05 in.
Compression Ratio	9.4
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder	2
Fuel Injection System	Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration	Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain	SOHC
Drivetrain Architecture	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel	Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox	5 gears, manual transmission

Brakes

The Senator model comes with ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes in the rear, indicating a high level of performance and safety. The braking system is well-rounded and suitable for various driving conditions.

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Rating
Front Brakes	Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes	Disc

Weight & Capacity

The Senator car model boasts an impressive power-to-weight ratio of 11.5 kg/Hp and a torque-to-weight ratio of 7.3 kg/Nm, making it a powerful and agile vehicle. With a kerb weight of 1320 kg and a maximum weight of 1885 kg, it has a maximum load capacity of 565 kg. The car features a spacious trunk with a maximum boot space of 715 liters and a fuel tank capacity of 75 liters.

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Rating
Weight To Power Ratio	11.5 kg/Hp, 87.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	7.3 kg/Nm, 137.9 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	1320 kg 2910.1 lbs.
Max Weight	1885 kg 4155.71 lbs.
Max Load	565 kg 1245.61 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum	715 l 25.25 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity	75 l 19.81 US gal \| 16.5 UK gal