Opel Ascona Ascona C

Opel - Ascona C

Details-
BrandOpel
ModelAscona
GenerationAscona C
Modification1.3 N (60 Hp)
Start Of Production1981
End Of Production1986

Performance

The Opel Ascona has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 17.5 seconds and a top speed of 150 km/h (93.21 mph). It has a drag coefficient of 0.39, indicating good aerodynamics.

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh17.5 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph17.5 sec
Max Speed150 km/h 93.21 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd0.39

Body & Dimensions

The Opel Ascona is a mid-size sedan with a length of 4366 mm, width of 1668 mm, and height of 1395 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2574 mm and a ground clearance of 148 mm. The turning circle is 10.95 m. It has a spacious interior with 5 seats and 4 doors. The front and rear tracks are 1400 mm and 1406 mm respectively.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Length4366 mm 171.89 in.
Width1668 mm 65.67 in.
Height1395 mm 54.92 in.
Wheelbase2574 mm 101.34 in.
Front Track1400 mm 55.12 in.
Rear Track1406 mm 55.35 in.
Min Turning Circle10.95 m 35.93 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance148 mm 5.83 in.

Fuel Consumption

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

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)

Engine & Transmission

The Ascona is a front-wheel drive car powered by a 1.3L, 4-cylinder internal combustion engine producing 60 Hp at 5800 rpm and 94 Nm of torque at 3400-3800 rpm. It has a 4-speed manual transmission and a carburettor fuel injection system.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power60 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power Per Litre46.3 Hp/l
Torque94 Nm @ 3400-3800 rpm. 69.33 lb.-ft. @ 3400-3800 rpm.
Engine Model Code13N, 13NB
Engine Displacement1297 cm3 79.15 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore75 mm 2.95 in.
Piston Stroke73.4 mm 2.89 in.
Compression Ratio8.2
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemCarburettor
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainSOHC
Engine Oil Capacity3 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification10W-40, 15W-40 / ACEA A2, ACEA A3
Coolant6.3 l 6.66 US qt | 5.54 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelFront wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox4 gears, manual transmission

Brakes

The Ascona features disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. This combination offers reliable stopping power but lacks the sophistication of a fully disc brake setup.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesDisc
Rear BrakesDrum

Weight & Capacity

The Opel Ascona is a compact car with a weight-to-power ratio of 15.3 kg/Hp and 65.2 Hp/tonne, indicating a good balance between power and weight. It has a maximum load capacity of 500 kg and a trunk boot space of 510 liters. The car has a fuel tank capacity of 61 liters.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio15.3 kg/Hp, 65.2 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio9.8 kg/Nm, 102.2 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight920 kg 2028.25 lbs.
Max Weight1420 kg 3130.56 lbs.
Max Load500 kg 1102.31 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum510 l 18.01 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity61 l 16.11 US gal | 13.42 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Opel - Ascona C

The Ascona has 5 seats.

The turning circle of the Ascona is 10.95 m.

The ground clearance of the Ascona is 148 mm.

It takes 17.5 seconds for the Ascona to go from 0 to 100 km/h.

The Ascona has a top speed of 150 km/h (93.21 mph).

The drag coefficient of the Ascona is 0.39, indicating good aerodynamics.

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 of the Ascona is 1297 cm3 or 79.15 cu. in.

The fuel injection system of the Ascona is a carburettor.

The transmission type of the Ascona is a 4-speed manual transmission.

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 precision of a more advanced setup.

The drum brakes at the rear may not be suitable for off-road conditions where more aggressive braking is required.

The Ascona comes equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with 197 horsepower and 236 Nm of torque.

The Ascona features advanced safety technologies such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and automatic emergency braking.

The Ascona achieves a fuel efficiency of up to 40 mpg combined.

The weight-to-power ratio is 15.3 kg/Hp and 65.2 Hp/tonne.

The maximum load capacity is 500 kg.

The fuel tank capacity is 61 liters.