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1978 Opel Senator A 2.8 (140 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Opel Senator Sedan 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

What is the body type, Opel Senator A?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Opel Senator A 2.8 (140 Hp) Automatic?12.2 l/100 km
19.28 US mpg
23.15 UK mpg
8.2 km/l
How fast is the car, 1978 Senator A 2.8 (140 Hp) Automatic?185 km/h | 114.95 mph
0-100 km/h: 12.5 sec
0-60 mph: 11.9 sec
How much power, Opel Senator Sedan 1978 2.8 (140 Hp) Automatic?140 Hp, 214 Nm
157.84 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Opel Senator Sedan 1978 2.8 (140 Hp) Automatic?2.8 l
2784 cm3
169.89 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Opel 2.8 (140 Hp) Automatic?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Opel Senator A Sedan 1978 2.8 (140 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1978 Opel Senator Sedan?4811 mm
189.41 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1978 Opel Senator Sedan?1728 mm
68.03 in.
What is the curb weight, 1978 Opel Senator A 2.8 (140 Hp) Automatic?1370 kg
3020.33 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1978 Opel Senator A 2.8 (140 Hp) Automatic?1900 kg
4188.78 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1978 Opel Senator Sedan?715 l
25.25 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 Opel Senator A 2.8 (140 Hp) Automatic?3, automatic transmission

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

General information
BrandOpel
Model Senator
Generation Senator A
Modification (Engine) 2.8 (140 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12.2 l/100 km 19.28 US mpg
23.15 UK mpg
8.2 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 11.9 sec
Maximum speed 185 km/h 114.95 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. 157.84 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm.
Engine Model/Code 28H
Engine displacement 2784 cm3 169.89 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 69.8 mm 2.75 in.
Compression ratio 9
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1370 kg 3020.33 lbs.
Max. weight 1900 kg 4188.78 lbs.
Max load 530 kg 1168.45 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 715 l 25.25 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 75 l 19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1700 kg 3747.86 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 700 kg 1543.24 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 (Cd) 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 3 gears, automatic transmission
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc