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Opel Senator

Years1978–1993
Generations3
Total variants37
Body stylesSedan
PlatformV platform
AssemblyGermany: Rüsselsheim · Yugoslavia: Kikinda
PredecessorOpel Kapitän/Admiral/Diplomat
SuccessorOpel Omega B
Also known asChevrolet Senator (South Africa) · Kikinda · Vauxhall Royale (United Kingdom, 1983–) · Vauxhall Senator (United Kingdom, 1984–) · Vauxhall Senator

The Opel Senator is a sedan model, produced 1978–1993, spanning 3 generations with 37 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Senator (1987-1993), Senator (1983-1987) and Senator (1978-1983). The Senator (1987-1993) generation is the most extensively documented, with 16 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 3

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Opel Senator have?

The Opel Senator has 3 generations with 37 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Opel Senator produced?

The Opel Senator has been produced 1978–1993. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Opel Senator?

The Opel Senator is available as Sedan. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

Opel Senator 1987 sedan front view
GenerationSedan

Senator (1987-1993)

1987–1993·Sedan
16 variants
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Opel Senator 1983 sedan front view
GenerationSedan

Senator (1983-1987)

1983–1987·Sedan
13 variants
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Opel Senator 1978 sedan front view
GenerationSedan

Senator (1978-1983)

1978–1983·Sedan
8 variants
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Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

€32,759Estimated total · €6,552 per year
  • Depreciation€13,909
  • Fuel / energy€10,500
  • Insurance€3,750
  • Maintenance€3,000
  • Road tax€1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 5

Opel Senator: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Chevrolet Senator
    South Africa
  • Kikinda
  • Vauxhall Royale
    United Kingdom
    1983–present
  • Vauxhall Senator
    United Kingdom
    1984–present
  • Vauxhall Senator
Across · Sedan

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Senator (1978-1983)1978–1983150 hp10.5 s8€18k–€29k★ 3.2
Senator (1983-1987)1983–1987141 hp11.6 s13€18k–€41k★ 3.1
Senator (1987-1993)1987–1993170 hp10 s16€31k–€53k★ 3.3