The Ascona is a decent performer with an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 12 seconds and a top speed of 167 km/h. Its aerodynamics are also noteworthy, with a drag coefficient of 0.46.
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
12 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
12 sec
Max Speed
167 km/h 103.77 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 ride height and ground clearance are 130 mm. It has 2-4 doors and can seat 5 people.
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
1380 mm 54.33 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 car in question is an Ascona model that runs on Petrol (Gasoline) fuel type.
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Rating
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Ascona boasts a 90-horsepower engine that delivers a power-to-liter ratio of 45.5 hp/l. Its naturally aspirated engine generates 142 Nm of torque at 3800 rpm. The car features a 4-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
90 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power Per Litre
45.5 Hp/l
Torque
142 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 104.73 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Engine Model Code
20N
Engine Displacement
1979 cm3 120.77 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
95 mm 3.74 in.
Piston Stroke
69.8 mm 2.75 in.
Compression Ratio
8
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
6.2 l 6.55 US qt | 5.46 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 car in question is an Ascona with disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. This combination of braking systems was commonly used in cars of a certain era, providing adequate stopping power for the time.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Weight & Capacity
The Ascona is a well-balanced car with a decent power-to-weight ratio of 11.1 kg/Hp and a torque-to-weight ratio of 7 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1000 kg and a maximum load capacity of 420 kg. The trunk space is 380 liters, and the fuel tank capacity is 50 liters.
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Rating
Weight To Power Ratio
11.1 kg/Hp, 90 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7 kg/Nm, 142 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1000 kg 2204.62 lbs.
Max Weight
1420 kg 3130.56 lbs.
Max Load
420 kg 925.94 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 Without Brakes
420 kg 925.94 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Opel - Ascona B
4321 mm (170.12 in.)
2-4 doors
10.1 m (33.14 ft.)
12 seconds
167 km/h (103.77 mph)
0.46
This car uses Petrol (Gasoline) as its fuel type.
The model of this car is Ascona.
This car uses Petrol (Gasoline) as its fuel type.
The engine displacement is 1979 cm3.
The Ascona has a carburetor fuel injection system.
The Ascona has a 4-speed manual transmission.
The Ascona has disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear.
The braking system is adequate for the car, but it may not meet the standards of more modern vehicles.
Yes, the brakes can be upgraded, but it would require modification to the car's existing braking system.
The Opel Ascona was available with a range of engine capacities, including 1.2L, 1.6L, and 2.0L petrol engines, as well as a 1.7L diesel engine.
Yes, the Opel Ascona is known for its reliability and durability, with many owners reporting low maintenance costs and few mechanical issues.
Some common issues with the Opel Ascona include worn-out suspension components, faulty fuel injectors, and corrosion on the body panels.
