The Ascona is a decent car with a moderate acceleration of 20.5 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and a top speed of 138 km/h. Its drag coefficient of 0.46 is relatively average, indicating a moderate aerodynamic performance.
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
20.5 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
20.5 sec
Max Speed
138 km/h 85.75 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.46
Body & Dimensions
The Ascona is a compact sedan with a length of 4321 mm, width of 1670 mm, and height of 1380 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2518 mm and a minimum turning circle of 10.1 meters. The car has a ground clearance of 130 mm and a ride height of 130 mm.
Specs
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Rating
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
2-4
Length
4321 mm 170.12 in.
Width
1670 mm 65.75 in.
Height
1380 mm 54.33 in.
Wheelbase
2518 mm 99.13 in.
Front Track
1375 mm 54.13 in.
Rear Track
1375 mm 54.13 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.1 m 33.14 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
130 mm 5.12 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Opel Ascona is a compact car that runs on petrol (gasoline) fuel. It's a reliable and fuel-efficient option for daily driving.
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Rating
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Ascona is a rear-wheel drive car powered by a 1.2-liter, 4-cylinder internal combustion engine that produces 55 horsepower at 5400 rpm and 84 Nm of torque at 3400 rpm. It has a 4-speed manual transmission and a carburettor fuel injection system.
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Rating
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
55 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power Per Litre
46 Hp/l
Torque
84 Nm @ 3400 rpm. 61.96 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm.
Engine Model Code
12N
Engine Displacement
1196 cm3 72.98 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
79 mm 3.11 in.
Piston Stroke
61 mm 2.4 in.
Compression Ratio
7.8
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine Oil Capacity
2.75 l 2.91 US qt | 2.42 UK qt
Coolant
5.1 l 5.39 US qt | 4.49 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 features disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. This combination offers good stopping power but lacks the sophistication of a fully disc brake setup.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Weight & Capacity
The Ascona boasts a lightweight design with a power-to-weight ratio of 61.5 hp/tonne, indicating a responsive and agile driving experience. Its impressive weight-to-torque ratio of 93.9 Nm/tonne further enhances its performance potential. The car also features a spacious trunk with 380 l of cargo space and a generous fuel tank capacity of 50 l.
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Weight To Power Ratio
16.3 kg/Hp, 61.5 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
10.7 kg/Nm, 93.9 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
895 kg 1973.14 lbs.
Max Weight
1320 kg 2910.1 lbs.
Max Load
425 kg 936.96 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
380 l 13.42 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l 13.21 US gal | 11 UK gal
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1000 kg 2204.62 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
485 kg 1069.24 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Opel - Ascona B
The length of the Ascona is 4321 mm or 170.12 in.
The Ascona has 2-4 doors.
The ground clearance of the Ascona is 130 mm or 5.12 in.
The top speed of the Ascona is 138 km/h or 85.75 mph.
The Ascona accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 20.5 seconds.
The drag coefficient of the Ascona is 0.46, which is relatively average.
The Opel Ascona runs on petrol (gasoline) fuel.
Yes, the Opel Ascona is known for its reliability and durability.
Yes, the Opel Ascona is designed to be fuel-efficient, making it a great option for daily driving.
1196 cm3 or 72.98 cu. in.
Carburettor
Rear-wheel drive
The Ascona has disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear.
The brakes are effective for most driving situations but lack the sophistication of a fully disc brake setup.
The Ascona is not recommended for off-road driving due to its drum brake setup, which is less effective in muddy or dusty conditions.
The Opel Ascona was available with a variety of engine options, including 1.2-liter, 1.6-liter, and 1.9-liter engines.
The Opel Ascona was available with both manual and automatic transmissions, depending on the model year and engine option.
The Opel Ascona has five seats.
The kerb weight of the Ascona is 895 kg.
The maximum weight of the Ascona is 1320 kg.
The Ascona can tow a trailer with a maximum weight of 1000 kg when equipped with brakes or 485 kg without brakes.
