Opel Senator A 3.0 E (180 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Opel Senator A 3.0 E (180 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1978 - 1982/

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 3.0 E (180 Hp) Automatic?

12.6 l/100 km
18.7 US mpg
22.4 UK mpg
7.9 km/l

How fast is 1978 Senator A 3.0 E (180 Hp) Automatic?

205 km/h | 127 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.5 sec
0-60 mph: 10 sec

What is the power output of Opel Senator Sedan 1978 3.0 E (180 Hp) Automatic?

180 Hp, 248 Nm
183 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Opel Senator Sedan 1978 3.0 E (180 Hp) Automatic?

3.0 l
2969 cm³
181.18 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Opel 3.0 E (180 Hp) Automatic?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Opel Senator A Sedan 1978 3.0 E (180 Hp) Automatic?

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 3.0 E (180 Hp) Automatic?

1425 kg
3142 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1978 Opel Senator A 3.0 E (180 Hp) Automatic?

1925 kg
4244 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 3.0 E (180 Hp) Automatic?

3, automatic transmission

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- Opel Senator
  - Senator A
    - 3.0 E (180 Hp) Automatic
    - 3.0 E (180 Hp)
    - 3.0 (150 Hp) Automatic
    - 3.0 (150 Hp)
    - 2.8 (140 Hp) Automatic
    - 2.8 (140 Hp)
    - 2.5 (115 Hp) Automatic
    - 2.5 (115 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Opel

Model

Senator

Generation

Senator A

Modification (Engine)

3.0 E (180 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1978

End of production

1982

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15.6 l/100 km 15.1 US mpg
18.1 UK mpg
6.4 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.6 l/100 km 18.7 US mpg
22.4 UK mpg
7.9 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

205 km/h 127 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7.9 kg/Hp, 126.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.7 kg/Nm, 174 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

180 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

60.6 Hp/l

Torque

248 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 183 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

30E

Engine displacement

2969 cm³ 181.18 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

95 mm 3.74 in.

Piston Stroke

69.8 mm 2.75 in.

Compression ratio

9.4:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

CIH

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.1 l 10.67 US qt | 8.89 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1425 kg 3142 lbs.

Max. weight

1925 kg 4244 lbs.

Max load

500 kg 1102 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

715 l 25.2 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

75 l 19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal

Max. roof load

80 kg 176 lbs.

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.

Front overhang

926 mm 36.46 in.

Rear overhang

1202 mm 47.32 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.

Climb angle

29°

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 suspension

Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent coil spring, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

195/70 R14

Wheel rim size

6J x 14

Specs of Opel Senator A 3.0 E (180 Hp) Automatic /1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982/