Opel Senator/Monza
| 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".
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2784cc | S6 OHC | |||
| 2260cc | S4 OHC | |||
| 2197cc | S4 OHC | |||
| 2490cc | S6 OHC | |||
| 2969cc | S6 OHC |
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic | ||
| Manual | 5 | Monza models |
| Manual | 4 |
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worm | Independent/Coil Springs | Independent/Coil Springs |
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133 mph | 8.5 s | 16.5 s | 180 bhp 5800 | Monza (3.0L) |
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Opel Monza 3.0 GSE | Anglia Car Auctions | 25 Jun 2011 | £1125.00 | - |
| 753 | Opel Monza 3.0E (1982) | Cheffins | 7 Apr 2001 | £700.00 | - |
| 003 | Opel Monza GSE (1985) | Barons | 27 Jun 2000 | Not sold | |
| 006 | Opel Monza GSE (1985) | Barons | 14 Mar 2000 | Not sold | |
| 018 | Opel Monza GSE 3.0 (1984) | Husseys | 27 Apr 1995 | Not sold | |
| 083 | Opel Monza GSE (1984) | Brooks | 10 Nov 1994 | £8000.00 | - |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
The ultimate cuts |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car March 2006 | |||
| The ultimate cuts - Couldn't afford a 6 Series BMW in the early '80s? Not to worry, says Andrew Roberts: the alternative luxury coupé choice from Datsun, Lancia, Opel and Alfa remains refreshingly left-field. | ||||
