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OpelOpel Senator A (facelift 1982) 3.0i CAT (156 Hp) Automatic1985, 1986: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Opel Senator A (facelift 1982) 3.0i CAT (156 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1985 - 1986/
What is the body type of Opel Senator A (facelift 1982)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Opel Senator A (facelift 1982) 3.0i CAT (156 Hp) Automatic?
11.2 l/100 km
21 US mpg
25.2 UK mpg
8.9 km/l
How fast is 1985 Senator A (facelift 1982) 3.0i CAT (156 Hp) Automatic?
191 km/h | 119 mph
0-100 km/h: 11 sec
0-60 mph: 10.5 sec
What is the power output of Opel Senator Sedan 1985 3.0i CAT (156 Hp) Automatic?
156 Hp, 226 Nm
167 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Opel Senator Sedan 1985 3.0i CAT (156 Hp) Automatic?
3.0 l
2969 cm3
181.18 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1985 Opel 3.0i CAT (156 Hp) Automatic?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Opel Senator A (facelift 1982) Sedan 1985 3.0i CAT (156 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1985 Opel Senator Sedan?
4839 mm
190.51 in.
What is the width of 1985 Opel Senator Sedan?
1722 mm
67.8 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1985 Opel Senator A (facelift 1982) 3.0i CAT (156 Hp) Automatic?
1405 kg
3097 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1985 Opel Senator A (facelift 1982) 3.0i CAT (156 Hp) Automatic?
1935 kg
4266 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1985 Opel Senator Sedan?
715 l
25.2 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1985 Opel Senator A (facelift 1982) 3.0i CAT (156 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
3.0i CAT (156 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
1985
End of production
1986
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
15.1 l/100 km 15.6 US mpg
18.7 UK mpg
6.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
8.2 l/100 km 28.7 US mpg
34.4 UK mpg
12.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg
25.2 UK mpg
8.9 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
11 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
10.5 sec
Maximum speed
191 km/h 119 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
9 kg/Hp, 111 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.2 kg/Nm, 160.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
156 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre
52.5 Hp/l
Torque
226 Nm @ 4200 rpm. 167 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
C30LE
Engine displacement
2969 cm3 181.18 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
95 mm 3.74 in.
Piston Stroke
69.8 mm 2.75 in.
Compression ratio
8.5:1
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 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
1405 kg 3097 lbs.
Max. weight
1935 kg 4266 lbs.
Max load
530 kg 1168 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%)
1500 kg 3307 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
700 kg 1543 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4839 mm 190.51 in.
Width
1722 mm 67.8 in.
Height
1415 mm 55.71 in.
Wheelbase
2683 mm 105.63 in.
Front track
1447 mm 56.97 in.
Rear (Back) track
1472 mm 57.95 in.
Front overhang
891 mm 35.08 in.
Rear overhang
1265 mm 49.8 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
140 mm 5.51 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.39
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, 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
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Recirculating-ball steering
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
195/70 R14
Wheel rim size
6J x 14