1979 Opel Senator specifications

1979 Opel Senator data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2670 mm 105.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1444 mm 56.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1470 mm 57.9 inches
Length 4810 mm 189.4 inches
Width 1730 mm 68.1 inches
Height 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.8
Kerb weight 1375 kg 3031 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 75 litres 16.5 [19.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Opel
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3 litre
2969 cc
(181.179 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 95 × 69.8 mm
3.74 × 2.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.36
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
152 PS (150 bhp) (112 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
230 Nm (170 ft·lb) (23.5 kgm)
at 3400 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
37.7 kW/litre
51.2 ps/litre
50.5 bhp/litre
0.83 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
77.47 Nm/litre
0.94 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.2:1
Fuel system 1 DVG carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 973.5 kPa (141.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 494.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 10 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 193 km/h (120 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
110.61 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
81.35 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
109.09 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.29 kg/kW
20.53 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 4.000
Turning circle 10.80 m
Front suspension I.MS.LTrLi.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.45
general
Carfolio.com ID71346
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 33.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Opel Senator added 1995-12-12.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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