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| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
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| electricity |
(1979 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve straight (inline) engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 2969 cm3 / 181.2 cu in / 181.2 cu in, 111.9 kW / 150.1 hp / 150.1 hp @ 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm, 230.0 N·m / 169.6 lb·ft / 169.6 lb·ft @ 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 193 km/h / 120 mph / 120 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Opel | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Senator | Issued until | |
| Serie | Senator | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Adam Opel AG | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4630 l / 163.51 cu ft / 163.51 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4810 mm / 189.4 in / 189.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 1375 kg / 3031 lb / 3031 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1730 mm / 68.1 in / 68.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1410 mm / 55.5 in / 55.5 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2670 mm / 105.1 in / 105.1 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1444 mm / 56.9 in / 56.9 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in | Fuel capacity | 75 l / 16.5 UK gal / 19.8 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.8 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.4 | Frontal area (A) | 2.07 m2 / 22.3 sq ft / 22.3 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.83 m2 / 8.9 sq ft / 8.9 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 20.6 kW / 27.6 hp / 27.6 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Opel | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 95.0 mm / 3.74 in / 3.74 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 69.8 mm / 2.75 in / 2.75 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.36 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 DVG carb | Engine displacement | 2969 cm3 / 181.2 cu in / 181.2 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Unitary capacity | 494.83 cm3/cylinder / 30.196 cu in/cylinder / 30.196 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 9.2 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 111.9 kW / 150.1 hp / 150.1 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 230.0 N·m / 169.6 lb·ft / 169.6 lb·ft at 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 61.3 kW / 82.2 hp / 82.2 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 37.7 kW/l / 0.828 bhp/cu in / 0.828 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 77.5 N·m/l / 0.68 lb·ft/cu in / 0.68 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.45 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 193 km/h / 120 mph / 120 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 109.1 kW/ton / 82.7 bhp/ton / 82.7 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 10.00 s / 10.00 s / 10.00 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 4 | Turning circle | 10.8 m / 35.4 ft / 35.4 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut,LTr Links, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Semi-trailing arm, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 175/80-R14 | Tyres rear | 175/80-R14 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Opel Senator
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