The Opel Ascona is a compact car with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 20 seconds, a top speed of 145 km/h (90.1 mph), and a drag coefficient of 0.50. It's a decent performer with a comfortable top speed.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
20 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
20 sec
Max Speed
145 km/h 90.1 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.50
Body & Dimensions
The Opel Ascona is a station wagon with a 5-seat capacity, 3 doors, and a length of 4.178 meters. It has a wheelbase of 2.432 meters and a minimum turning circle of 10.4 meters. The ride height is 134 mm.
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Body Type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
5
Doors
3
Length
4178 mm 164.49 in.
Width
1635 mm 64.37 in.
Height
1384 mm 54.49 in.
Wheelbase
2432 mm 95.75 in.
Front Track
1331 mm 52.4 in.
Rear Track
1320 mm 51.97 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.4 m 34.12 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
134 mm 5.28 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Opel Ascona is a petrol-powered car with a combined fuel consumption of 12 liters per 100 kilometers, equivalent to 19.6 US mpg or 23.54 UK mpg. This makes it a relatively fuel-efficient option.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg 23.54 UK mpg 8.33 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Ascona is a rear-wheel drive car powered by a 1.6L inline-4 internal combustion engine, producing 68 Hp and 108 Nm of torque. It has a 4-speed manual transmission and a carburettor fuel injection system.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
68 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power Per Litre
42.9 Hp/l
Torque
108 Nm @ 3400 rpm. 79.66 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm.
Engine Model Code
16N
Engine Displacement
1584 cm3 96.66 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
85 mm 3.35 in.
Piston Stroke
69.8 mm 2.75 in.
Compression Ratio
8.2
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
3.8 l 4.02 US qt | 3.34 UK qt
Coolant
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Brakes
The Ascona is a reliable car with a robust braking system, featuring disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear, providing a decent stopping power.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Weight & Capacity
The Ascona is a well-balanced car with a good power-to-weight ratio, making it suitable for city driving and occasional highway cruising. Its fuel tank capacity is decent, and it can handle a moderate-sized trailer with brakes. However, its maximum load capacity is relatively low, which may limit its usefulness for long road trips or heavy hauling.
