Specifications: Opel Senator A 3.0 E (180 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

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Opel Senator A 3.0 E (180 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Senator
Generation Senator A
Modification (Engine) 3.0 E (180 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1982 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 15.6 l/100 km
15.08 US mpg
18.11 UK mpg
6.41 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 9.8 l/100 km
24 US mpg
28.82 UK mpg
10.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 12.6 l/100 km
18.67 US mpg
22.42 UK mpg
7.94 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 10 sec
Maximum speed 205 km/h
127.38 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.9 kg/Hp, 126.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.7 kg/Nm, 174 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 180 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 60.6 Hp/l
Torque 248 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
182.92 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code 30E
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 9.4:1
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 1425 kg
3141.59 lbs.
Max. weight 1925 kg
4243.9 lbs.
Max load 500 kg
1102.31 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%) 1700 kg
3747.86 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 700 kg
1543.24 lbs.
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.
Front overhang 926 mm
36.46 in.
Rear overhang 1202 mm
47.32 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.
Climb angle 29°
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 3 gears, automatic 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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