| Opel Senator |  |
| Senator A1 | Senator A2 |
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The Opel Senator was a big rear-wheel drive sedan built between 1978 and 1993. The Opel Senator was the successor of Opel's not so successful KAD (Kapitän, Admiral, Diplomat) range.
The first generation or Opel Senator A was built between 1978 and 1986 and used a lengthened Opel Rekord E platform. In 1982 The Opel Senator A received a facelift. The facelifted model was called Opel Senator A2. The pre-facelift model is often referred to as Opel Senator A1.
The Opel Senator A could optionally be delivered with a Ferguson four-wheel drive configuration.
The second generation or Opel Senator B was built between 1987 and 1993 and used a lengthened Opel Omega A platform. When the Opel Omega B was launched the Opel Senator B was discontinued.
The Opel Senator A1 was the technical base for the Bitter SC.
| ENGINE | ||
| Configuration | L6 | L6 |
| Displacement | 181 cu in | 2968 cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.74 in x 2.75 in | 95,0 mm x 69,8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.4 : 1 | 9,4 : 1 |
| Fuel delivery | Bosch L-Jetronic injection | Bosch L-Jetronic injection |
| Horsepower | 180 hp at 5800 rpm | 134 kW at 5800 rpm |
| Torque | 182 lb ft at 4200 rpm | 248 Nm at 4200 rpm |
| DIMENSIONS | ||
| Length | 189.4 in | 4810 mm |
| Width | 68.1 in | 1730 mm |
| Height | 55.7 in | 1415 mm |
| Weight (aut./man.) | 3062 lbs / 3018 lbs | 1390 kg / 1370 kg |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 2685 mm |
| Track (Front/Rear) | 56.9 in / 57.9 in | 1445 mm / 1470 mm |
| Wheels | 6 J 15 | 6 J 15 |
| Tires | 205/60 VR 15 | 205/60 VR 15 |
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Top speed | 127 mph / 130 mph | 205 km/h / 210 km/h |
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph : 10.3 sec / 8.8 sec | 0-100 km/h : 10,5 sec / 9,0 sec |