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Specs of Vauxhall Senator B 3.0i (156 Hp) Automatic /1987, 1988, 1989, 1990/

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Key specs

Vauxhall Senator B 3.0i (156 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1987 - 1990/

What is the body type of Vauxhall Senator B?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1987 Senator B 3.0i (156 Hp) Automatic?
210 km/h | 130 mph
What is the power output of Vauxhall Senator Sedan 1987 3.0i (156 Hp) Automatic?
156 Hp, 230 Nm
170 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Vauxhall Senator Sedan 1987 3.0i (156 Hp) Automatic?
3.0 l
2969 cm3
181.18 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1987 Vauxhall 3.0i (156 Hp) Automatic?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Vauxhall Senator B Sedan 1987 3.0i (156 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 1987 Vauxhall Senator Sedan?
4845 mm
190.75 in.
What is the width of 1987 Vauxhall Senator Sedan?
1763 mm
69.41 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1987 Vauxhall Senator B 3.0i (156 Hp) Automatic?
1455 kg
3208 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1987 Vauxhall Senator B 3.0i (156 Hp) Automatic?
1995 kg
4398 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1987 Vauxhall Senator Sedan?
530 - 930 l
18.7 - 32.8 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1987 Vauxhall Senator B 3.0i (156 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission

General information

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

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed
210 km/h 130 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
9.3 kg/Hp, 107.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.3 kg/Nm, 158.1 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.
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
1455 kg 3208 lbs.
Max. weight
1995 kg 4398 lbs.
Max load
540 kg 1190 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.
Width including mirrors
1932 mm 76.06 in.
Height
1450 mm 57.09 in.
Wheelbase
2730 mm 107.48 in.
Front track
1450 mm 57.09 in.
Rear (Back) track
1468 mm 57.8 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
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
205/65 R15
Wheel rim size
6J x 15; 7J x 15