The Opel Senator B 2.3 TD Inerc. (90 Hp): A European Executive Workhorse
The Opel Senator B represents the second generation of Opel’s full-size executive sedan, a flagship model designed to compete in the competitive European luxury segment. Produced by the German subsidiary of General Motors, the Senator B was a sophisticated offering that shared its platform with the Opel Omega/Vauxhall Carlton. This particular variant, the Opel Senator B 2.3 TD Inerc. (90 Hp), was manufactured for a brief period between 1988 and 1989, carving out a niche for itself as a robust, fuel-efficient option for discerning European buyers. While never officially sold in the United States, the Senator B exemplified Opel’s engineering prowess and commitment to providing a blend of comfort, space, and understated elegance to its primary markets in Europe and the UK. Its role was to offer a compelling alternative to more established premium brands, focusing on practicality and long-distance cruising capability, particularly with its advanced-for-the-era turbocharged diesel powertrain.
