Segment: Large
Production years: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
It was the biggest Opel and most powerful in its lineup when it was launched, in 1983. The Senator was a truly executive car. It was the flagship for the German car-maker.
The Senator was introduced in 1978 to replace the old and aged Opel Diplomat, which was on the market since 1969. The change brought a new shape, with a modern look. In 1983, the Senator went through a mid-life cycle refresh that brought more exterior and interior changes.
On the outside, the headlights were enlarged and slightly moved outward. The grille was aligned with them and it featured a new design. In the back, the taillights were united across the rear panel with light strips and the license plate was moved lower in the bumper. The smoothed out surfaces led to an important gain on the aerodynamic factor, where the drag-coefficient dropped from CX 0.45 to CX 0.36.
Inside, the 1983 Senator, or A2, featured a redesigned dashboard with an integrated center stack and instrument cluster under the same squared shape that was extended over the center console. But there was no center armrest for the driver. At least there was one for the rear passengers if only two were seated. But there was enough room for three, even if the middle one had to stay over the transmission tunnel.
The 1983 Senator was brought wit fuel injected engines of 2.5-liter and a 2.3-liter turbodiesel, from Isuzu. The standard transmission was a 4-speed manual, but a 3-speed automatic was available as an option for the gasoline unit.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2i 5MT (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2197 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 4800 RPM 116 HP @ 4800 RPM 114 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 134 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 182 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.6 in (4841 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2943.2 lbs (1335 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4155.7 lbs (1885 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 216.6 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5i 5MT (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2490 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 5200 RPM 140 HP @ 5200 RPM 138 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 151 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 205 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 123 mph (198 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.6 in (4841 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4265.9 lbs (1935 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 242.8 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0i 5MT (180 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2969 cm3 |
Power: | 132 KW @ 5800 RPM 179 HP @ 5800 RPM 177 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 183 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 248 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/70 VR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.6 in (4841 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4265.9 lbs (1935 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 252.3 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L TD 5MT (86 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2260 cm3 |
Power: | 63 KW @ 4200 RPM 86 HP @ 4200 RPM 84 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 139 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 189 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103.8 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.6 in (4841 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2976.2 lbs (1350 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 201.4 g/km |