Specifications: Opel Senator B 3.0i CAT (177 Hp) Automatic 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

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Opel Senator B 3.0i CAT (177 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Senator
Generation Senator B
Modification (Engine) 3.0i CAT (177 Hp) Automatic
Start of production January, 1988 year
End of production May, 1993 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 15.2 l/100 km
15.47 US mpg
18.58 UK mpg
6.58 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 7.4 l/100 km
31.79 US mpg
38.17 UK mpg
13.51 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 9 l/100 km
26.13 US mpg
31.39 UK mpg
11.11 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.8 sec
Maximum speed 215 km/h
133.59 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.2 kg/Hp, 121.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.1 kg/Nm, 164.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 177 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 59.6 Hp/l
Torque 240 Nm @ 4200 rpm.
177.01 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm.
Maximum engine speed 6300 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code C30NE
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 9.2:1
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 1455-1530 kg
3207.73 – 3373.07 lbs.
Max. weight 2005-2035 kg
4420.27 – 4486.41 lbs.
Max load 505-550 kg
1113.33 – 1212.54 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 530 l
18.72 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 930 l
32.84 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 75 l
19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal
Max. roof load 100 kg
220.46 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1700 kg
3747.86 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 720 kg
1587.33 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 75 kg
165.35 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4845 mm
190.75 in.
Width 1763 mm
69.41 in.
Height 1450 mm
57.09 in.
Wheelbase 2730 mm
107.48 in.
Front track 1450 mm
57.09 in.
Rear (Back) track 1468 mm
57.8 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 140 mm
5.51 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.30
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.95 m
35.93 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, 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
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/65 R15
Wheel rims size 6J x 15; 7J x 15

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