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1978 3.0 E V6 (180 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

Opel

Model

Senator

Generation

Opel Senator A

Modification

3.0 E V6 (180 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

2969 cm³ 181.18 cu. In.

Power

180 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

248 Nm (at 4200 rpm) 182.92 lb. ft (at 4200 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

205 km/h 127 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

Wheel rims

14

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

12.6 l/100 km 18.67 US mpg
22.42 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

205 km/h 127 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

10.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

10 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.45

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

30E

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2969 cm³ 181.18 cu. In.

Power

180 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

248 Nm (at 4200 rpm) 182.92 lb. ft (at 4200 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

95 mm 3.74 in

Piston Stroke

69.8 mm 2.75 in

Compression ratio

9.4

Valvetrain

SOHC

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high 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

Tire size

- Front

195/70 R14

Wheel rims

14

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

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Opel Senator A 3.0 E V6 (180 Hp) Automatic is made in 1978 1979 1980 1981