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OpelOpel Senator B 3.0i CAT (156 Hp)1987, 1988, 1989, 1990: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Opel Senator B 3.0i CAT (156 Hp) /Sedan 1987 - 1990/
What is the body type of Opel Senator B?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Opel Senator B 3.0i CAT (156 Hp)?
10.9 l/100 km
21.6 US mpg
25.9 UK mpg
9.2 km/l
How fast is 1987 Senator B 3.0i CAT (156 Hp)?
215 km/h | 134 mph
0-100 km/h: 10 sec
0-60 mph: 9.5 sec
What is the power output of Opel Senator Sedan 1987 3.0i CAT (156 Hp)?
156 Hp, 230 Nm
170 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Opel Senator Sedan 1987 3.0i CAT (156 Hp)?
3.0 l
2969 cm3
181.18 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1987 Opel 3.0i CAT (156 Hp)?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Opel Senator B Sedan 1987 3.0i CAT (156 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1987 Opel Senator Sedan?
4845 mm
190.75 in.
What is the width of 1987 Opel Senator Sedan?
1763 mm
69.41 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1987 Opel Senator B 3.0i CAT (156 Hp)?
1435 kg
3164 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1987 Opel Senator B 3.0i CAT (156 Hp)?
1995 kg
4398 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1987 Opel Senator Sedan?
530 - 930 l
18.7 - 32.8 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1987 Opel Senator B 3.0i CAT (156 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
3.0i CAT (156 Hp)
Start of production
September, 1987
End of production
September, 1990
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
15.5 l/100 km 15.2 US mpg
18.2 UK mpg
6.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
7.8 l/100 km 30.2 US mpg
36.2 UK mpg
12.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
10.9 l/100 km 21.6 US mpg
25.9 UK mpg
9.2 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
10 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
9.5 sec
Maximum speed
215 km/h 134 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
9.2 kg/Hp, 108.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.2 kg/Nm, 160.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
156 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre
52.5 Hp/l
Torque
230 Nm @ 3800-4400 rpm. 170 lb.-ft. @ 3800-4400 rpm.
Maximum engine speed
6400 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
8.6:1
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

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1435 kg 3164 lbs.
Max. weight
1995 kg 4398 lbs.
Max load
560 kg 1235 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
530 l 18.7 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
930 l 32.8 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
75 l 19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal
Max. roof load
100 kg 220 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1700 kg 3748 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
720 kg 1587 lbs.
Permitted towbar download
75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4845 mm 190.75 in.
Width
1763 mm 69.41 in.
Height
1452 mm 57.17 in.
Wheelbase
2730 mm 107.48 in.
Front track
1450 mm 57.09 in.
Rear (Back) track
1468 mm 57.8 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
140 mm 5.51 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.30
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10.95 m 35.93 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
5 gears, manual 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
205/65 R15
Wheel rim size
6J x 15