1979 - Opel - Senator C

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Senator C 1979
General Information
Make Opel
Model Senator C
Production Year 1979
Country
Designer
Production Number
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2670 mm     (105,1 in)
Front Track 1440 mm     (56,7 in)
Rear Track 1470 mm     (57,9 in)
Length 4810 mm     (189,4 in)
Width 1730 mm     (68,1 in)
Height 1410 mm     (55,5 in)
Ground Clearance 140 mm     (5,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,8
Weight 1375 kg     (3028,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 75 litre   (16,5 Imp gal ,  19,8 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Opel
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2784 cc     (169,89 cu in)
Bore 92 mm     (3,62 in)
Stroke 69,8 mm     (2,75 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,32
Unitary Capacity 464 cc/cylinder    (28,32 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 7
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 DVG carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 140 HP     (104,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 218 N.m     (160,9 lb.ft ,  22,2 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3400 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 191,7 N.m    (5200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 101,8 HP/ton    (75,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 50,3 HP/litre    (37,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 10 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 190 km/h   (118,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,45 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 4
Turning Circle Diameter 10,8 m    (35,4 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.LW.LowTrailLi.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.STA.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)