Opel Senator 3.0 S

Opel Senator 3.0 S

Opel Senator 3.0 S

The Opel Senator is a full-size executive car (E-segment) produced by the German automaker Opel, two generations of which were sold in Europe from 1978 until 1993. A saloon, its first incarnation was also available with a fastback coupé body as the Opel Monza and Vauxhall Royale Coupé.

Through the international divisions of General Motors, it was also known in various markets as the Chevrolet Senator, Daewoo Imperial (in South Korea), Vauxhall Royale (until 1983) and Vauxhall Senator (which took the place of the Royale on Vauxhall models when the Opel brand was phased out from 1983). It was also sold as the Opel Kikinda in Yugoslavia, where it was produced under licence by IDA-Opel in Kikinda, Serbia, after which it was named.

The original Senator shared its platform with the smaller Opel Rekord, the latter being lengthened to make the Senator. The second generation of that car, from 1987, shared its base with the Rekord's Opel Omega successor, which was again lengthened to produce the Senator.

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General Data

Make
Opel
Model
Senator
Sub Model
3.0 S
Model Code
Senator-A1
Production / Sales Year(s)
1978 - 1981
Country of origin
Germany

Body work and dimensions

Body type
Saloon
Doors
4
Number of seats
5
Length CM
481.1
Length in
189.41
Width CM
172.8
Width in
68.03
Height CM
141.5
Height in
55.71
Wheelbase CM
268.3
Wheelbase in
105.63
Curb Weight KG (EU)
1370
Curb Weight LBS (EU)
3020

Engine

Engine Type
V
Cylinders
6
Engine Displacement (cc)
2969
Engine Displacement (cui)
181
Engine (l)
3.0
Engine HP
148
Engine PS
150
Engine KW
110
@RPM
5200
Engine Max Torque (NM)
230
Engine Max Torque (Lb-Ft)
170
Engine Max Torque (kgf-m)
23.45
Engine Max Torque RPM
3400
Fueltype
Gasoline
Unless noted otherwise, DIN rated horsepower and torque is given.

Transmission

Transmission Type
Manual
Number of gears
4

Chassis

Engine position
Front
Drive Train
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity Liter
75

Performance (Factory Claim)

Top Speed Km/h
193
Top Speed MP/H
120
Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 0-62 Mph in sec.
10

Brakes and suspension

Front Brakes
Disk
Rear Brakes
Disk
Front Suspension
Coil Springs
Rear Suspension
Coil Springs
Standard Tire Size
175R14H

Credit Photography and text

Technical Specifications
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Last modified
21/03/2023

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