Specifications: Opel Senator A (facelift 1982) 3.0i CAT (156 Hp) 1985, 1986

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Opel Senator A (facelift 1982) 3.0i CAT (156 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Senator
Generation Senator A (facelift 1982)
Modification (Engine) 3.0i CAT (156 Hp)
Start of production 1985 year
End of production 1986 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 15.3 l/100 km
15.37 US mpg
18.46 UK mpg
6.54 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 8.2 l/100 km
28.68 US mpg
34.45 UK mpg
12.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 11.3 l/100 km
20.82 US mpg
25 UK mpg
8.85 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 10 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 10 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.5 sec
Maximum speed 202 km/h
125.52 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.8 kg/Hp, 113.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.1 kg/Nm, 165 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
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 8.5:1
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
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Coolant 10.1 l
10.67 US qt | 8.89 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
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%) 1600 kg
3527.4 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 700 kg
1543.24 lbs.
Dimensions
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 (Back) track 1472 mm
57.95 in.
Front overhang 891 mm
35.08 in.
Rear overhang 1265 mm
49.8 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 140 mm
5.51 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.39
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.8 m
35.43 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
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
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

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