Specifications: Opel Senator A 2.5 (115 Hp) 1978, 1979, 1980

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Opel Senator A 2.5 (115 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Senator
Generation Senator A
Modification (Engine) 2.5 (115 Hp)
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1980 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 13.2 l/100 km
17.82 US mpg
21.4 UK mpg
7.58 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 180 km/h
111.85 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11.9 kg/Hp, 83.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.8 kg/Nm, 128.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 115 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 46.2 Hp/l
Torque 176 Nm @ 3800-4200 rpm.
129.81 lb.-ft. @ 3800-4200 rpm.
Engine displacement 2490 cm3
151.95 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1370 kg
3020.33 lbs.
Max. weight 1900 kg
4188.78 lbs.
Max load 530 kg
1168.45 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 715 l
25.25 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 75 l
19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4811 mm
189.41 in.
Width 1728 mm
68.03 in.
Height 1415 mm
55.71 in.
Wheelbase 2683 mm
105.63 in.
Front track 1443 mm
56.81 in.
Rear (Back) track 1472 mm
57.95 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 140 mm
5.51 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.45
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 4 gears, manual transmission
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Drum

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