The Senator has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 13 seconds and a top speed of 178 km/h (110.6 mph). It has a drag coefficient of 0.39.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
13 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
13 sec
Max Speed
178 km/h 110.6 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.39
Body & Dimensions
The Senator sedan offers a spacious and comfortable ride with a long wheelbase and generous legroom. Its dimensions suggest a comfortable and practical daily driver.
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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-powered car with a combined fuel consumption of 8.9 liters per 100 kilometers, equivalent to 26.43 US mpg or 31.74 UK mpg.
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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 is equipped with an Internal Combustion engine, producing 115 Hp at 4800 rpm and 182 Nm of torque at 2800 rpm. The engine has a displacement of 2197 cm3 (134.07 cu. in.) and features 4 cylinders, inline configuration, and a bore/stroke of 95 mm/77.5 mm. The engine operates with a compression ratio of 9.4, multi-port manifold injection, and SOHC valvetrain. The powertrain is rear-wheel drive, connected to a 4-gear automatic transmission. The engine delivers a respectable power-per-liter of 52.3 Hp/l.
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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
4 gears, automatic 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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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Disc
Weight & Capacity
The Senator model has a weight-to-power ratio of 11.6 kg/Hp (86.1 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 7.3 kg/Nm (136.3 Nm/tonne). The kerb weight is 1335 kg (2943.17 lbs.) with a maximum weight of 1885 kg (4155.71 lbs.) and a maximum load of 550 kg (1212.54 lbs.). The trunk boot space is 715 l (25.25 cu. ft.) and the fuel tank capacity is 75 l (19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
11.6 kg/Hp, 86.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.3 kg/Nm, 136.3 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1335 kg 2943.17 lbs.
Max Weight
1885 kg 4155.71 lbs.
Max Load
550 kg 1212.54 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
715 l 25.25 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l 19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Opel - Senator A (facelift 1982)
The Senator has a minimum turning circle of 10.8 meters (35.43 ft), making it relatively easy to maneuver in tight spaces.
The Senator has a ground clearance of 140 mm (5.51 in), providing adequate clearance for most road conditions.
The Senator has 4 doors, making entry and exit convenient for passengers and cargo.
It takes 13 seconds for the Senator to go from 0 to 100 km/h.
The Senator has a top speed of 178 km/h (110.6 mph).
The drag coefficient of the Senator is 0.39.
Petrol (Gasoline)
8.9 l/100 km (26.43 US mpg, 31.74 UK mpg)
11.24 km/l
The Senator has an Internal Combustion engine.
The engine's displacement is 2197 cm3 (134.07 cu. in.).
The Senator uses a 4-gear automatic transmission.
The Senator has ventilated disc brakes in the front.
The Senator has disc brakes in the rear.
1978-1993
Comfort, performance, and luxury features
Flagship model
The weight-to-power ratio of the Senator model is 11.6 kg/Hp (86.1 Hp/tonne).
The maximum load capacity of the Senator model is 550 kg (1212.54 lbs.).
The fuel tank capacity of the Senator model is 75 l (19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal).
