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1978 2.8 (140 Hp) Automatic

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FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

Opel

Model

Senator

Generation

Opel Senator A

Modification

2.8 (140 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1978

End of production

1981

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

75 l 19.81 US gal
16.5 UK gal

Engine displacement

2784 cm³ 169.89 cu. In.

Power

140 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

214 Nm (at 3400 rpm) 157.84 lb. ft (at 3400 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

185 km/h 115 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

3

Kerb weight

1370 kg 3020.3 lbs

Length

4811 mm 189.41 in

Width

1728 mm 68.03 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

12.2 l/100 km 19.28 US mpg
23.15 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

185 km/h 115 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

12.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

11.9 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.45

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

28H

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2784 cm³ 169.89 cu. In.

Power

140 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

214 Nm (at 3400 rpm) 157.84 lb. ft (at 3400 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in

Piston Stroke

69.8 mm 2.75 in

Compression ratio

9

Valvetrain

SOHC

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

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

Ride height

140 mm 5.51 in

Turning diameter

10.8 m 35.43 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

3

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1370 kg 3020.3 lbs

Max. weight

1900 kg 4188.8 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. (seats down)

715 l 25.25 cu ft

- Max. roof load

530 kg 1168.4 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

1700 kg 3747.9 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

700 kg 1543.2 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Opel Senator A 2.8 (140 Hp) Automatic is made in 1978 1979 1980 1981