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Vauxhall Senator B

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Engine versions

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8 versions · 8 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
2.5i (140 KM) Selected Gasoline 140 KM 1987–1990
2.6i (150 KM) Selected Gasoline 150 KM 1990–1993
3.0i (156 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 156 KM 1987–1990
3.0i CAT (177 KM) Selected Gasoline 177 KM 1988–1993
3.0 24V (204 KM) Selected Gasoline 204 KM 1989–1993
3.0i CAT (177 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 177 KM 1988–1993
2.5i (140 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 140 KM 1987–1990
3.0i (156 KM) Selected Gasoline 156 KM 1987–1990

Selected engine version

2.5i (140 KM)

Gasoline · 1987–1990

Engine power
140 KM
Torque
205 Nm
Engine displacement
2,490 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
209 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Vauxhall
Model
Senator
Version
Senator B
Engine
2.5i (140 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1987
End of production
1990
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
209 km/h

Engine

Engine model / code
25NE
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2490 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Compression ratio
9.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.55 l
Coolant capacity
10.1 l
Power
140 KM @ 5200 obr./min
Torque
205 Nm @ 4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Maximum trunk capacity
530 l
Curb weight
1405 kg
Gross weight
1965 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1700 kg
Trailer load without brakes
720 kg
Trailer nose weight
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4845 mm
Width
1763 mm
Height
1450 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Turning circle
10.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.6i (150 KM)

Gasoline · 1990–1993

Engine power
150 KM
Torque
220 Nm
Engine displacement
2,594 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
213 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Vauxhall
Model
Senator
Version
Senator B
Engine
2.6i (150 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1990
End of production
1993
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
213 km/h

Engine

Engine model / code
C26NE
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2594 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
150 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
220 Nm @ 3600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Maximum trunk capacity
530 l
Curb weight
1405 kg
Gross weight
1965 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1700 kg
Trailer load without brakes
720 kg
Trailer nose weight
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4845 mm
Width
1763 mm
Height
1450 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Turning circle
10.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Tire size
205/65 R15
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

3.0i (156 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1987–1990

Engine power
156 KM
Torque
230 Nm
Engine displacement
2,969 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
210 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Vauxhall
Model
Senator
Version
Senator B
Engine
3.0i (156 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1987
End of production
1990
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
210 km/h

Engine

Engine model / code
C30LE
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2969 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
CIH
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression ratio
8.6
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Power
156 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
230 Nm @ 3800-4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
530 l
Maximum trunk capacity
930 l
Curb weight
1455 kg
Gross weight
1995 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1700 kg
Trailer load without brakes
720 kg
Trailer nose weight
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4845 mm
Width
1763 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1932 mm
Height
1450 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Front track
1450 mm
Rear track
1468 mm
Turning circle
10.95 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/65 R15
Rim size
6J x 15; 7J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

3.0i CAT (177 KM)

Gasoline · 1988–1993

Engine power
177 KM
Torque
240 Nm
Engine displacement
2,969 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9 s
Maximum speed
225 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Vauxhall
Model
Senator
Version
Senator B
Engine
3.0i CAT (177 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1988
End of production
1993
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
225 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
C30NE
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2969 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
CIH
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
10.1 l
Power
177 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
240 Nm @ 4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
530 l
Maximum trunk capacity
930 l
Curb weight
1474 kg
Gross weight
2005 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1700 kg
Trailer load without brakes
720 kg
Trailer nose weight
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4845 mm
Width
1763 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1932 mm
Height
1450 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Front track
1450 mm
Rear track
1468 mm
Turning circle
10.95 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/65 R15
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

3.0 24V (204 KM)

Gasoline · 1989–1993

Engine power
204 KM
Torque
270 Nm
Engine displacement
2,969 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
240 km/h
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Brand
Vauxhall
Model
Senator
Version
Senator B
Engine
3.0 24V (204 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1989
End of production
1993
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
240 km/h
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.3 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
C30SE
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2969 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
9.8 l
Power
204 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
270 Nm @ 3600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Maximum trunk capacity
530 l
Curb weight
1415 kg
Gross weight
1965 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1100 kg
Trailer load without brakes
720 kg
Trailer nose weight
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4845 mm
Width
1763 mm
Height
1450 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Turning circle
10.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Tire size
205/65 R15
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

3.0i CAT (177 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1988–1993

Engine power
177 KM
Torque
240 Nm
Engine displacement
2,969 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.3 s
Maximum speed
216 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Vauxhall
Model
Senator
Version
Senator B
Engine
3.0i CAT (177 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1988
End of production
1993
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
216 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.3 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
C30NE
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2969 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
CIH
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
10.1 l
Power
177 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
240 Nm @ 4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
530 l
Maximum trunk capacity
930 l
Curb weight
1494 kg
Gross weight
2005 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1700 kg
Trailer load without brakes
720 kg
Trailer nose weight
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4845 mm
Width
1763 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1923 mm
Height
1450 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Front track
1450 mm
Rear track
1468 mm
Turning circle
10.95 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/65 R15
Rim size
6J x 15; 7J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.5i (140 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1987–1990

Engine power
140 KM
Torque
205 Nm
Engine displacement
2,490 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
200 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Vauxhall
Model
Senator
Version
Senator B
Engine
2.5i (140 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1987
End of production
1990
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h

Engine

Engine model / code
25NE
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2490 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.55 l
Coolant capacity
10.1 l
Power
140 KM @ 5200 obr./min
Torque
205 Nm @ 4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Maximum trunk capacity
530 l
Curb weight
1425 kg
Gross weight
1965 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1500 kg
Trailer load without brakes
720 kg
Trailer nose weight
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4845 mm
Width
1763 mm
Height
1450 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Turning circle
10.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Tire size
205/65 R15
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

3.0i (156 KM)

Gasoline · 1987–1990

Engine power
156 KM
Torque
230 Nm
Engine displacement
2,969 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
215 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Vauxhall
Model
Senator
Version
Senator B
Engine
3.0i (156 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1987
End of production
1990
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
215 km/h

Engine

Engine model / code
C30LE
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2969 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
CIH
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression ratio
8.6
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Power
156 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
230 Nm @ 3800-4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
530 l
Maximum trunk capacity
930 l
Curb weight
1435 kg
Gross weight
1995 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1700 kg
Trailer load without brakes
720 kg
Trailer nose weight
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4845 mm
Width
1763 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1932 mm
Height
1450 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Front track
1450 mm
Rear track
1468 mm
Turning circle
10.95 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/65 R15
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes