THE GLOBAL CAR CATALOG

Opel Senator Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1978–1987) — First Generation

The first-generation Opel Senator was the brand's full-size executive sedan, built around a long wheelbase, rear-wheel drive and a calm, high-speed touring character that suited long journeys as much as daily commuting.

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Opel Senator Engines and Transmissions

Opel Senator engine choices spanned smooth gasoline units and a diesel, always sending power rearwards. Examples include the 2.0 MT and the torquier 2.2 AT, whose automatic suits relaxed cruising, while the 2.3 MT diesel pairs a manual gearbox with economical long-distance running.

Sedan — Opel Senator Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Opel Senator Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.0 MTGasoline1979 cm³100 hp74 kW170 N⋅mManualRWD
2.2 MTGasoline2197 cm³115 hp85 kW188 N⋅mManualRWD
2.2 ATGasoline2197 cm³115 hp85 kW188 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
2.5 MTGasoline2490 cm³115 hp85 kWNot providedManualRWD
2.5 ATGasoline2490 cm³115 hp85 kWNot providedAutomaticRWD
2.5 MTGasoline2490 cm³130 hp96 kWNot providedManualRWD
2.5 ATGasoline2490 cm³130 hp96 kWNot providedAutomaticRWD
2.5 MTGasoline2490 cm³140 hp103 kW205 N⋅mManualRWD
2.5 ATGasoline2490 cm³140 hp103 kW205 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
2.8 MTGasoline2800 cm³140 hp103 kWNot providedManualRWD
2.8 ATGasoline2800 cm³140 hp103 kWNot providedAutomaticRWD
3.0 MTGasoline2969 cm³154 hp113 kWNot providedManualRWD
3.0 ATGasoline2969 cm³154 hp113 kWNot providedAutomaticRWD
3.0 MTGasoline2969 cm³177 hp130 kW240 N⋅mManualRWD
3.0 ATGasoline2969 cm³177 hp130 kW240 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
3.0 MTGasoline3000 cm³156 hp115 kWNot providedManualRWD
3.0 ATGasoline3000 cm³156 hp115 kWNot providedAutomaticRWD
2.3 MTDiesel2260 cm³86 hp63 kW185 N⋅mManualRWD

Opel Senator Dimensions

Sedan — Opel Senator Dimensions

Sedan Opel Senator Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
2.0 MT4839 mm1722 mm1388 mm2683 mm140 mm
2.2 MT4839 mm1722 mm1388 mm2683 mm140 mm
2.2 AT4839 mm1722 mm1388 mm2683 mm140 mm
2.5 MT4839 mm1722 mm1388 mm2683 mm140 mm
2.5 AT4839 mm1722 mm1388 mm2683 mm140 mm
2.5 MT4839 mm1722 mm1388 mm2683 mm140 mm
2.5 AT4839 mm1722 mm1388 mm2683 mm140 mm
2.5 MT4839 mm1722 mm1388 mm2683 mm140 mm
2.5 AT4839 mm1722 mm1388 mm2683 mm140 mm
2.8 MT4839 mm1722 mm1388 mm2683 mm140 mm
2.8 AT4839 mm1722 mm1388 mm2683 mm140 mm
3.0 MT4839 mm1722 mm1388 mm2683 mm140 mm
3.0 AT4839 mm1722 mm1388 mm2683 mm140 mm
3.0 MT4839 mm1722 mm1388 mm2683 mm140 mm
3.0 AT4839 mm1722 mm1388 mm2683 mm140 mm
3.0 MT4839 mm1722 mm1388 mm2683 mm140 mm
3.0 AT4839 mm1722 mm1388 mm2683 mm140 mm
2.3 MT4839 mm1722 mm1388 mm2683 mm140 mm