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Vehicles›Make›Opel›Model›Senator

1981 Opel Senator

Germany Gasoline RWD SedanUpdated Aug 23, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Features Safety & Security Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1981
Make: Opel
Model

Senator

Body Style

Sedan

Generation

A1

Seats

5

Doors

4

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 2.5 Manual
Engine Configuration: Inline
Power (hp): 136 hp
Power (kW): 100 kW
Top speed: 190 km/h (118 mph)
0–60 mph: 11.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h: 11.5 seconds
Displacement: 2,490 cc

Dimensions

Length: 4,811 mm (189.4 in)
Width: 1,728 mm (68.0 in)
Height: 1,415 mm (55.7 in)
Wheelbase: 2,683 mm (105.6 in)
Curb weight: 1,370 kg (3,020 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
15W-40
20W-40

Engine Configuration

Bore: 87 mm (3.4 in)
Stroke

69.8 mm (2.7 in)

Compression Ratio

9.2 :1

Engine Configuration

Inline

Synchronization

Timing Chain

Engine Placement

Front

Type of Combustion Engine

Piston

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Manual, 4-speed

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 75 litres

Fuel Consumption NEDC

Combined: 11 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,447 mm (57.0 in)
Track, Rear: 1,472 mm (58.0 in)
Turning Circle: 10.8 m

Weight

Gross Weight: 1,900 kg (4,189 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Sedan

Equipment

Windows

Window Lifts, Rear: Manual
Heated Windows: Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows: Optional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Odometer Limit: 100,000 km/miles

Rear-view Mirror

Anti-glare: Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type: Standard

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment

Features

Comfort Features

Parking Heater: Optional
Parking Heater Preparation: Optional

Parking Heater

Cabin Heater: Optional

Parking Heater › Cabin Heater

Engine Heater: Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor: Yes
Seat Belt Colour: Black

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Seat Belt Reminder

Driver

Other

Car Classification

British Classification: Executive Car
Australian Classification: Large Car
European Segment: E-Segment
Car.info Classification: Executive Car

Opel emblem

Opel347 vehicles

Max Trailer Load, braked 12%

1,700 kg (3,748 lb)

Max Trailer Load, unbraked

700 kg (1,543 lb)

Cargo Capacity

530 kg (1,168 lb)

Max Roof Load

50 kg (110 lb)

Safety Glass

Yes

Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows

Front: Optional

Windows › Safety Glass

Front: Laminated
Side: Tempered
Rear: Tempered

Other Equipment

Sunroof: Optional
Tow Hook: Front
Rear
Normal Roof: Yes
Antenna: Optional
Mud Flaps: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof

Sun Blind: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind

Tinted Glass: Optional

Other Equipment › Mud Flaps

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Lights

Main Beam: Halogen
Low Beam: Halogen
Rear Lights: Halogen
Fog Lights: Optional

Lockable (Manual)

Armrest Hatch

Optional

Back Pocket

Optional

Coin Holder

Optional

Card Holder

Yes

Under Seats

Optional

Door

Driver Side
Passenger Side

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment

Light: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch

Front: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats

Front: Optional

Lights

Read Light: Front
Rear
Guide Light: Entry Guard

Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror

Driver Side: Optional
Passenger Side: Optional
Make-up Light: Optional

Other Equipment

Clock: Optional
12V Outlet: Front
Carpets: Optional
Ashtray: Optional
Cigarette Lighter: Optional

Other Equipment › Clock

Analogue: Optional
Digital: Optional

Other Equipment › Carpets

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Other Equipment › Ashtray

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Manual
Seat Height: Optional
Backrest Angle: Manual
Lumbar Support: Optional
Headrest, Height: Manual

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Manual
Seat Height

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes

Rear Trunk

Volume: 500 litres

Remote

Optional

Timer

Optional

Other Features

Horn: Single Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack: Yes
Tire Repair Kit: Optional
Compressor: Optional
Fire Extinguisher: Optional
Warning Triangle: Optional
First Aid Kit: Optional

No

PassengerNo

RearNo

Belt Pretensioner

DriverYes

PassengerYes

RearNo

Belt Load Limiter

DriverNo

PassengerNo

RearNo

Height Adjustable Retractor

Manual: Yes

Type of Belt

Three-Point-Belt: Front Seats

Other Features

Active Bonnet: No

Airbags

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Frontal Airbag

DriverNo

PassengerNo

RearNo

Side Chest Airbag

Child Protection

Feature

Passenger

Rear

Isofix

PassengerNo

RearNo

Integrated Child Seat

PassengerNo

Rear

SenatorModel1 variant

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Optional

Backrest Angle

Manual

Lumbar Support

Optional

Headrest, Height

Manual

Front Seats

Armrest: Optional

Driver

No

PassengerNo

RearNo

Side Head Airbag

DriverNo

PassengerNo

RearNo

Side Pelvis Airbag

DriverNo

PassengerNo

RearNo

Knee Airbag

DriverNo

PassengerNo

RearNo

Curtain Airbag

DriverNo

PassengerNo

RearNo

Center Airbag

DriverNo

PassengerNo

RearNo

Airbag cut-off Switch

DriverNo

PassengerNo

RearNo

No

Sedan

Variant

Senator Standard1978–1993

Senator Sedan Generations1 of 3

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

136 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Transmission

Gasoline