The Opel Ascona is a compact sedan with a length of 4.366 meters, a width of 1.668 meters, and a height of 1.395 meters. It has a wheelbase of 2.574 meters and a turning circle of 10.95 meters. The ride height is 0.148 meters. It has 5 seats and 4 doors.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4366 mm 171.89 in.
Width
1668 mm 65.67 in.
Height
1395 mm 54.92 in.
Wheelbase
2574 mm 101.34 in.
Front Track
1400 mm 55.12 in.
Rear Track
1406 mm 55.35 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.95 m 35.93 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
148 mm 5.83 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Opel Ascona is a compact car that runs on petrol (gasoline).
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Ascona offers a modest 82 hp from its 1.6L inline-4 engine, delivering a power-to-liter ratio of 51.3 hp/l. While torque is adequate at 130 Nm, the engine lacks sophistication with a carburettor and naturally aspirated setup. The front-wheel drive system and 4-speed manual transmission provide straightforward performance.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
82 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power Per Litre
51.3 Hp/l
Torque
130 Nm @ 2600 rpm. 95.88 lb.-ft. @ 2600 rpm.
Engine Model Code
16SV
Engine Displacement
1598 cm3 97.52 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke
79.5 mm 3.13 in.
Compression Ratio
10
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40, 15W-40 / ACEA A2, ACEA A3
Coolant
7.7 l 8.14 US qt | 6.78 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front 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 compact car with a maximum weight of 1420 kg and a spacious trunk boot space of 510 liters. It has a fuel tank capacity of 61 liters, making it suitable for daily driving and short road trips.
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Max Weight
1420 kg 3130.56 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
510 l 18.01 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 l 16.11 US gal | 13.42 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Opel - Ascona C
The length of the Opel Ascona is 4.366 meters or 171.89 inches.
The Opel Ascona has 5 seats.
The turning circle of the Opel Ascona is 10.95 meters or 35.93 feet.
The Opel Ascona runs on petrol (gasoline).
The fuel type of the Opel Ascona is petrol (gasoline).
The Ascona has an inline-4 engine configuration.
The Ascona is equipped with a carburettor fuel injection system.
The Ascona features a front-wheel drive system driven by the internal combustion engine.
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 Ascona comes equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with 150 horsepower.
The Ascona features advanced safety technologies such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and automatic emergency braking.
The Ascona achieves an estimated fuel efficiency of 35 mpg city and 40 mpg highway.
