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1978 Opel Senator A 3.0 E (180 Hp)

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Key specs

Opel Senator Sedan 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

What is the body type, Opel Senator A?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Opel Senator A 3.0 E (180 Hp)?11.4 l/100 km
20.63 US mpg
24.78 UK mpg
8.77 km/l
How fast is the car, 1978 Senator A 3.0 E (180 Hp)?210 km/h | 130.49 mph
0-100 km/h: 9 sec
0-60 mph: 8.6 sec
How much power, Opel Senator Sedan 1978 3.0 E (180 Hp)?180 Hp, 248 Nm
182.92 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Opel Senator Sedan 1978 3.0 E (180 Hp)?3.0 l
2969 cm3
181.18 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Opel 3.0 E (180 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Opel Senator A Sedan 1978 3.0 E (180 Hp)?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 3.0 E (180 Hp)?1370 kg
3020.33 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1978 Opel Senator A 3.0 E (180 Hp)?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 3.0 E (180 Hp)?4, manual transmission

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

General information
BrandOpel
Model Senator
Generation Senator A
Modification (Engine) 3.0 E (180 Hp)
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1982 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 15.1 l/100 km 15.58 US mpg
18.71 UK mpg
6.62 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg
33.63 UK mpg
11.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 11.4 l/100 km 20.63 US mpg
24.78 UK mpg
8.77 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.6 sec
Maximum speed 210 km/h 130.49 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.6 kg/Hp, 131.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.5 kg/Nm, 181 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 180 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 60.6 Hp/l
Torque 248 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 182.92 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code 30E
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 9.4:1
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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 10.1 l 10.67 US qt | 8.89 UK qt
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 - minimum 715 l 25.25 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 75 l 19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal
Max. roof load 80 kg 176.37 lbs.
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.
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 (Cd) 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 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 195/70 R14
Wheel rims size6J x 14