Opel Senator: specifications and description

One of the best models of the German concern Opel at the end of the last century is the Opel Senator. This is a West German car of the highest class. He was published for 15 years - from 1978 to 1993. The car was the European flagship of the corporation called GM. And the model was a step higher than the Opel Record. Subsequently, it was placed and above the "Omega". Also it can not but be noted that the "Monza" coupe was built on the basis of this car.

Generation "A"

These are the first models, the generation, which was designated by the letter "A". And these models were produced for 9 years - from 1978 to 1987. Over the entire production time, about 130,000 copies were created and sold.

In fact, the first generation of the Opel Senator is the Opel Record E. Its difference is an elongated wheelbase. Also on this model were installed new for that time six-cylinder engines. But the most striking feature is the six side windows. There used to be only four. Still interesting to note that on the same platform released a model called "Opel Monza".

In the UK, Opel Senator was known as Vauxhall Royale. Even in South Africa, this machine was delivered. There the model was called "Chevrolet Senator". Only after 1982 it was renamed into "Opel". In South Korea, it was the "Dao Imperial". Power units were the improved versions of the motors of the model called Commodore. These were 6-cylinder inline top-mounted engines, which had two valves per cylinder. The most powerful version was the 3-liter unit. It could accelerate to 215 km / h, and up to a hundred - in just 8.5 seconds.

Modernization

In 1982 Opel Senator was transformed. Often this model is designated "A2". From the external changes, it was possible to note the new optics (another form, plus larger ones), as well as the matte finish in black (there used to be chrome plating). Another transformed and salon.

Of the more significant changes can be noted that under the hoods of cars began to appear 4-cylinder engines in volume of two and 2.2 liters. Previously they were not in the model "Senator". A 6-cylinder slightly improved - equipped with its fuel injection system from Bosch. Still stopped producing a 2.8-liter engine.

Interestingly, on the basis of this generation released a sports version called Monza GSE. She had a spoiler on the trunk, recaro seats, digital appliances and an elegant interior, made in black.

Generation "B"

In the late eighties there was a new Opel Senator. 1988 was the year when the car became popular, although the release started in 1987. Externally, this model was like "Omega", only with a rear-end transformed body. It is interesting that on the basis of this car in Australia they produce a car called Holden Commodore VN.

The engines were originally the same as the predecessor's. But then a 24-valve 3-liter 204-horsepower engine appeared. The car "Opel", after the appearance of such an aggregate, immediately grew in the eyes of potential buyers. Interestingly, this model was often bought for the British police.

And since 1987, the light went out bundle CD. This model had a 3-liter engine, air conditioning, cruise control, trip computer and rear suspension, equipped with automatic lumen support. As a supplement, a leather salon was offered.

Characteristics

About what kind of car Opel Senator technical characteristics, should tell in more detail. The first generation is characterized by the fact that in all models put "automatic". A "mechanics" - under the order. The weakest was the 2.5-liter engine. The other two differed in volume by three liters. The front suspension was an independent suspension "McPherson". Behind was also an independent, on oblique levers. Still these models had disc brakes equipped with an amplifier. In front put ventilated disks. By the way, cast and light-alloy. Behind, however, were unventilated. But the brake system, by the way, is very effective, in many respects thanks to ABS.

The second generation, too, could boast of good characteristics. These models had a more spacious interior and wide comfortable seats. By the way, the chairs decided to provide various adjustments, due to which it was possible to change the landing, the location of the cushion, the seat height and the backrest inclination. Even the angle of lateral and lumbar support was regulated.

The choice was offered as a 5-step "mechanics", and a 4-band "automatic". The second generation had an electropackage, a power steering, tinted windows, fog lamps and a velor interior. And his models were also better soundproofed.

Cost

Now this machine is very cheap. You can buy it for a couple of tens of thousands, if, of course, you can find it. Because the model is rare. Not so common, let's say, as Vektra. The model in more or less tolerable condition, as they say, "on the run", will cost thousands of thousands. But well-groomed - about 100-150 000 rubles. With the same 204-strong engine, "automatic", xenon headlights, a hatch and a run of less than 75 thousand kilometers.

In principle, the car is not bad. Owners say that this is a machine for connoisseurs, for understanding people. It is reliable, well-assembled, unpretentious, and this is exactly what a person who needs a car needs for every day.