Opel Senator/Monza
Overview
| Produced: |
1978-1987, 158000 produced. (116000 Senator/42000 Monza) |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe, 2 doors, 5 seats
Saloon, 4 doors, 5 seats |
Perhaps one of the best and most interesting models to emerge from the European GM divisions during the 1970's was the Opel and Vauxhall Senator/Monza range. Launched in 1978 the saloon version (the Opel Senator or Vauxhall Royale) was aimed squarely at the Ford Granada. Like the Granada the model was really a full size saloon aimed at executives and large families.
The Monza featured an elegant two door, hatch-back coupe body with a generous amount of interior space. Like the Senator saloon the Monza had a twin Vauxhall version and came with a silky smooth straight six and a choice of manual or automatic transmission.
In some ways the Opel/Vauxhall Senators fulfilled their aim more convincingly than the Granada, interior trim was of a very high standard and looked and felt sumptuous. In later life the Senator family would out live the Ford rival and found favour (in Senator saloon ) with the UK Police forces as the perfect "Traffic Car".
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2784cc | S6 OHC | |||
| 2260cc | S4 OHC | |||
| 2197cc | S4 OHC | |||
| 2490cc | S6 OHC | |||
| 2969cc | S6 OHC |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic | ||
| Manual | 5 | Monza models |
| Manual | 4 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | F/R | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | Worm | |
| Suspension | Front | Independent/Coil Springs |
| Rear | Independent/Coil Springs | |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133mph | 8.5s | 16.5s | 180bhp @5800 | Monza (3.0L) |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | Track | Length | Width | Weight (CWT) |
Turning Circle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Rear | |||||
Body
| Type | Seats | Doors | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe | 5 | 2 | |
| Saloon | 5 | 4 |
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Valuation
| Poor | Average | Excellent | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| £375 | £1000 | £2200 | 26-Oct-06 |
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