Opel Senator A 2.8 (140 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Opel Senator A 2.8 (140 Hp) /Sedan 1978 - 1981/

What is the body type of Opel Senator A?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Opel Senator A 2.8 (140 Hp)?

11.8 l/100 km
19.9 US mpg
23.9 UK mpg
8.5 km/l

How fast is 1978 Senator A 2.8 (140 Hp)?

190 km/h | 118 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.5 sec
0-60 mph: 10 sec

What is the power output of Opel Senator Sedan 1978 2.8 (140 Hp)?

140 Hp, 214 Nm
158 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Opel Senator Sedan 1978 2.8 (140 Hp)?

2.8 l
2784 cm³
169.89 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Opel 2.8 (140 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Opel Senator A Sedan 1978 2.8 (140 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1978 Opel Senator Sedan?

4811 mm
189.41 in.

What is the width of 1978 Opel Senator Sedan?

1728 mm
68.03 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1978 Opel Senator A 2.8 (140 Hp)?

1370 kg
3020 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1978 Opel Senator A 2.8 (140 Hp)?

1900 kg
4189 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1978 Opel Senator Sedan?

715 l
25.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1978 Opel Senator A 2.8 (140 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Opel

Model

Senator

Generation

Senator A

Modification (Engine)

2.8 (140 Hp)

Start of production

1978

End of production

1981

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.8 l/100 km 19.9 US mpg
23.9 UK mpg
8.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

10 sec

Maximum speed

190 km/h 118 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

9.8 kg/Hp, 102.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.4 kg/Nm, 156.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

140 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

50.3 Hp/l

Torque

214 Nm @ 3400 rpm. 158 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm.

Engine Model/Code

28H

Engine displacement

2784 cm³ 169.89 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in.

Piston Stroke

69.8 mm 2.75 in.

Compression ratio

9:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1370 kg 3020 lbs.

Max. weight

1900 kg 4189 lbs.

Max load

530 kg 1168 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

715 l 25.2 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

75 l 19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1700 kg 3748 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

700 kg 1543 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4811 mm 189.41 in.

Width

1728 mm 68.03 in.

Height

1415 mm 55.71 in.

Wheelbase

2683 mm 105.63 in.

Front track

1443 mm 56.81 in.

Rear (Back) track

1472 mm 57.95 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

140 mm 5.51 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.45

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.8 m 35.43 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, manual transmission

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Specs of Opel Senator A 2.8 (140 Hp) /1978, 1979, 1980, 1981/