The Senator is a decent performer with an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 10 seconds and a top speed of 202 km/h. Its aerodynamics are also impressive with a drag coefficient of 0.39.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
10 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
10 sec
Max Speed
202 km/h 125.52 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.39
Body & Dimensions
The Senator is a 5-seater sedan with a length of 4839 mm, width of 1722 mm, and height of 1415 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2683 mm and a minimum turning circle of 10.8 meters. The ride height and ground clearance are 140 mm.
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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.
Front Overhang
891 mm 35.08 in.
Rear Overhang
1265 mm 49.8 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.8 m 35.43 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
140 mm 5.51 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Senator offers a balanced fuel consumption, with an average of 11.3 l/100 km in combined driving conditions. It is powered by a petrol engine and boasts a comfortable ride and spacious interior.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
15.3 l/100 km 15.37 US mpg 18.46 UK mpg 6.54 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
8.2 l/100 km 28.68 US mpg 34.45 UK mpg 12.2 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
11.3 l/100 km 20.82 US mpg 25 UK mpg 8.85 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Senator is a car with a 6-cylinder inline engine, producing 156 horsepower and 226 Nm of torque. It has a manual transmission with 5 gears and is rear-wheel drive. The suspension is independent with coil springs and anti-roll bars.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
156 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power Per Litre
52.5 Hp/l
Torque
226 Nm @ 4200 rpm. 166.69 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
C30LE
Engine Displacement
2969 cm3 181.18 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
95 mm 3.74 in.
Piston Stroke
69.8 mm 2.75 in.
Compression Ratio
8.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
CIH
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40, 15W-40 / ACEA A2, ACEA A3
Coolant
10.1 l 10.67 US qt | 8.89 UK qt
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
Front Suspension
Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
Brakes
The Senator is a well-equipped car with ventilated discs in the front and disc brakes in the rear. It features a cone worm with recirculation balls for steering and hydraulic power steering. The car runs on 195/70 R14 tires and has 6J x 14 wheel rims.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Disc
Steering Type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
195/70 R14
Wheel Rims Size
6J x 14
Weight & Capacity
The Senator has a weight-to-power ratio of 8.8 kg/Hp (113.9 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 6.1 kg/Nm (165 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 1370 kg (3020.33 lbs.) and a maximum weight of 1935 kg (4265.94 lbs.), with a maximum load capacity of 565 kg (1245.61 lbs.). The trunk/boot space is no less than 715 l (25.25 cu. ft.), with a fuel tank capacity of 75 l (19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal). The car has a max roof load of 80 kg (176.37 lbs.), and can tow up to 1600 kg (3527.4 lbs.) with brakes and 700 kg (1543.24 lbs.) without brakes.
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Weight To Power Ratio
8.8 kg/Hp, 113.9 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.1 kg/Nm, 165 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1370 kg 3020.33 lbs.
Max Weight
1935 kg 4265.94 lbs.
Max Load
565 kg 1245.61 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
715 l 25.25 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l 19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal
Max Roof Load
80 kg 176.37 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1600 kg 3527.4 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
700 kg 1543.24 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Opel - Senator A (facelift 1982)
Sedan
4
10.8 meters
10 seconds
202 km/h (125.52 mph)
0.39
The Senator has a fuel consumption of 11.3 l/100 km in combined driving conditions.
The Senator is powered by a petrol engine.
The Senator achieves 15.3 l/100 km in urban driving, 8.2 l/100 km in extra-urban driving, and 11.3 l/100 km in combined driving conditions.
The Senator has an internal combustion engine with 6 cylinders in a inline configuration.
The Senator has a manual transmission with 5 gears.
The Senator is a rear-wheel drive vehicle.
The Senator has ventilated discs in the front and disc brakes in the rear.
The Senator has a cone worm with recirculation balls for steering and hydraulic power steering.
The Senator runs on 195/70 R14 tires and has 6J x 14 wheel rims.
The Senator is powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 engine with 400 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque.
The Senator comes standard with features such as a panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and a premium sound system.
The Senator gets an estimated 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway.
The weight-to-power ratio of the Senator is 8.8 kg/Hp (113.9 Hp/tonne).
The Senator can tow up to 1600 kg (3527.4 lbs.) with brakes and 700 kg (1543.24 lbs.) without brakes.
The fuel tank capacity of the Senator is 75 l (19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal).
