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Opel Senator A 2.8 (140 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
Opel Senator A 2.8 (140 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
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General information

Name

Opel Senator A 2.8 (140 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Brand

Opel
Model

Senator
Generation

Senator A
Year of production

1978

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

2.8 (140 Hp) Automatic

Power

140 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

214 Nm @ 3400 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

12.2 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

12.5 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

185 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
140 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
50.3 Hp/l
Torque
214 Nm @ 3400 rpm.
Engine displacement
2784 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1370 kg

Max weight (kg)

1900 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

75 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

715 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4811 mm

Width (mm)

1728 mm

Height (mm)

1415 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2683 mm

Front track (mm)

1443 mm

Rear track (mm)

1472 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.8 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Technology and Operation