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Opel Senator A 3.0 E (180 Hp)
Overall Rating
Opel Senator:
The Opel Senator is a full-size executive car 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. The Senator was, for its entire existence, the flagship saloon model for both Opel and Vauxhall.
Through the international divisions of General Motors, it was also known in various markets as the Chevrolet Senator, Daewoo Imperial , Vauxhall Royale and Vauxhall Senator. 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....(Read more on Wikipedia)
A Overview:
Opel Senator (A). With 248 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1370 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 9 s). The top speed reaches 210 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Opel Senator A predates modern Euro NCAP testing standards, which began in 1997. Therefore, no official Euro NCAP safety rating is available for this generation. Safety features would be basic by contemporary standards.
3.0 E (180 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Excellent performance for its era, offering strong acceleration and a responsive driving experience thanks to fuel injection.
Fuel Economy
Remarkably good fuel economy for a powerful 3.0L straight-six engine of its time.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior, ideal for long journeys
- • Robust and generally reliable 6-cylinder engines
- • Classic executive styling with a strong road presence
- • Smooth ride quality, excellent for highway cruising
- • Good value as a classic car compared to German rivals
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption, especially with the 4-cylinder and automatic transmissions
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Prone to rust, particularly in older models
- • Parts availability can be challenging for some specific components
- • Handling is more comfort-oriented than sporty
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Senator |
| Generation: | A |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 E (180 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1978 |
| End of production: | 1982 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 180 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 60.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 248 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 30E |
| Engine displacement: | 2969 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| 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 |
| Coolant: | 10.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 95 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 69.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.4:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 15.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.6 kg/Hp, 131.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.5 kg/Nm, 181 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1370 |
| Max. weight: | 1900 |
| Max. roof load: | 80 kg |
| Max load: | 530 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 715 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 700 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4811 mm mm |
| Width: | 1728 mm mm |
| Height: | 1415 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2683 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1443 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1472 mm |
| Front overhang: | 926 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1202 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 140 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m |
| Climb angle: | 29° |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| 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 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm |
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