Opel Ascona Ascona B (facelift 1979)

Opel - Ascona B (facelift 1979)

Details-
BrandOpel
ModelAscona
GenerationAscona B (facelift 1979)
Modification2.0 E (110 Hp)
Start Of Production1979
End Of Production1981

Performance

The Opel Ascona has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 10 seconds and a top speed of 182 km/h (113.09 mph). It has a drag coefficient of 0.46, indicating decent aerodynamics.

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh10 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph10 sec
Max Speed182 km/h 113.09 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd0.46

Body & Dimensions

The Opel Ascona is a compact sedan with a length of 4.321 meters, width of 1.67 meters, and height of 1.38 meters. It has a wheelbase of 2.518 meters and a minimum turning circle of 10.1 meters. It can seat 5 people and has 2-4 doors.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeSedan
Seats5
Doors2-4
Length4321 mm 170.12 in.
Width1670 mm 65.75 in.
Height1380 mm 54.33 in.
Wheelbase2518 mm 99.13 in.
Front Track1380 mm 54.33 in.
Rear Track1375 mm 54.13 in.
Min Turning Circle10.1 m 33.14 ft.

Fuel Consumption

The Opel Ascona is a compact car that runs on petrol (gasoline).

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)

Engine & Transmission

The Opel Ascona is a compact car with a 1.9L inline-4 engine producing 110 horsepower at 5,400 rpm. It features a manual transmission with 4 gears and rear-wheel drive. The engine has a compression ratio of 9.4 and a fuel injection system. It's a naturally aspirated engine with a SOHC valvetrain.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power110 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power Per Litre55.6 Hp/l
Torque159 Nm @ 3400 rpm. 117.27 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm.
Engine Model Code20E
Engine Displacement1979 cm3 120.77 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore95 mm 3.74 in.
Piston Stroke69.8 mm 2.75 in.
Compression Ratio9.4
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemMulti-port manifold injection
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainSOHC
Engine Oil Capacity3.8 l 4.02 US qt | 3.34 UK qt
Coolant6.2 l 6.55 US qt | 5.46 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelRear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox4 gears, manual transmission

Brakes

The car is an Ascona with disc front brakes and drum rear brakes. It uses tires of size 185/70 R13 and rims of size 13 inches.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesDisc
Rear BrakesDrum
Tires Size185/70 R13
Wheel Rims Size13

Weight & Capacity

The Opel Ascona is a compact car with a weight-to-power ratio of 8.9 kg/Hp and 112.2 Hp/tonne, indicating a good balance between power and weight. It has a minimum trunk boot space of 380 liters and a fuel tank capacity of 50 liters. The car can tow a trailer with a maximum weight of 1300 kg with brakes and 500 kg without brakes.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio8.9 kg/Hp, 112.2 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio6.2 kg/Nm, 162.2 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight980 kg 2160.53 lbs.
Max Weight1440 kg 3174.66 lbs.
Max Load460 kg 1014.13 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum380 l 13.42 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity50 l 13.21 US gal | 11 UK gal
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent1300 kg 2866.01 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes500 kg 1102.31 lbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Opel - Ascona B (facelift 1979)

The Opel Ascona can seat 5 people.

The length of the Opel Ascona is 4.321 meters or 170.12 inches.

The minimum turning circle of the Opel Ascona is 10.1 meters or 33.14 feet.

It takes 10 seconds for the Ascona to reach 100 km/h.

The Ascona can reach a top speed of 182 km/h (113.09 mph).

The Ascona has a drag coefficient of 0.46.

The Opel Ascona runs on petrol (gasoline)

The fuel type of the Opel Ascona is petrol (gasoline)

Yes, the Opel Ascona is a petrol-powered car

The engine displacement is 1.9L (1979 cm3 or 120.77 cu. in.).

The power output is 110 horsepower at 5,400 rpm.

The Opel Ascona has a manual transmission with 4 gears.

This car has disc front brakes.

The tires on this car are 185/70 R13.

The wheel rims on this car are 13 inches.

1970-1988

Two-door sedan, four-door sedan, and three-door hatchback

Reliability, fuel efficiency, and spacious interior

The weight-to-power ratio is 8.9 kg/Hp and 112.2 Hp/tonne.

The minimum trunk boot space is 380 liters.

The maximum weight the Opel Ascona can tow with brakes is 1300 kg and without brakes is 500 kg.