Senator A
| Also called | Chevrolet Senator Vauxhall Royale Vauxhall Royal Coupe Vauxhall Senator |
|---|---|
| Production | 1978–1986 |
| Assembly | Germany |
| Predecessor | Opel Diplomat |
| Successor | Opel Senator B |
| Class | Full-size luxury car |
| Body style | 4-door saloon 3-door fastback coupé |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | GM V platform (RWD) |
| Wheelbase | 2,683 mm (105.6 in) (Senator) 2,668 mm (105.0 in) (Monza) |
| Length | 4,839 mm (190.5 in) (Senator) 4,720 mm (185.8 in) (Monza) |
| Width | 1,722 mm (67.8 in) |
| Height | 1,415 mm (55.7 in) (Senator) 1,380 mm (54.3 in) (Monza) |
| Curb weight | 1,640 kg (3,616 lb) |
The Senator A (the "A" being used for differentiation here, but not a marketed name) was a lengthened version of the Opel Rekord E, complemented by a three-door fastback coupé version on the same platform called the Opel Monza, which was planned as a successor for the Opel Commodore coupé.
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