The Ascona is a decent performer, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 10.5 seconds and reaching a top speed of 187 km/h. Its drag coefficient of 0.39 suggests a relatively aerodynamic design.
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
10.5 sec
Max Speed
187 km/h 116.2 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.39
Body & Dimensions
The Opel Ascona is a Sedan with 5 seats and 4 doors. It has a length of 4366 mm (171.89 in), width of 1668 mm (65.67 in), height of 1395 mm (54.92 in), and a wheelbase of 2574 mm (101.34 in). The front and rear tracks are both 1406 mm (55.35 in), and the minimum turning circle is 10.95 m (35.93 ft). The ground clearance is 148 mm (5.83 in).
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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
1406 mm 55.35 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 Ascona is a petrol-powered vehicle known for its agility and handling. It offers a comfortable ride and is well-equipped with features.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is an Ascona with a 1.8L inline-4 engine, producing 115 HP and 151 Nm of torque. The engine features SOHC valvetrain, multi-port fuel injection, and a compression ratio of 9.2. The car is front-wheel drive, utilizing a 5-speed manual transmission and an independent front suspension. The engine oil capacity is 3.43 US qt and it requires 10W-40 or 15W-40 oil. The car has a front-wheel drive layout and the cooling system has a capacity of 8.03 US qt.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
115 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
64 Hp/l
Torque
151 Nm @ 4800 rpm. 111.37 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
18E
Engine Displacement
1796 cm3 109.6 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
84.8 mm 3.34 in.
Piston Stroke
79.5 mm 3.13 in.
Compression Ratio
9.2
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
3.25 l 3.43 US qt | 2.86 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40, 15W-40 / ACEA A2, ACEA A3
Coolant
7.6 l 8.03 US qt | 6.69 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
5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent type McPherson
Brakes
The Ascona model 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.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Weight & Capacity
The Ascona boasts a lightweight and powerful engine, resulting in an impressive weight-to-power and weight-to-torque ratio. Its kerb weight is 1010 kg, while the maximum weight capacity is 1495 kg. The spacious trunk offers 510 l of cargo space, and the fuel tank holds 61 l.
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Weight To Power Ratio
8.8 kg/Hp, 113.9 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.7 kg/Nm, 149.5 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1010 kg 2226.67 lbs.
Max Weight
1495 kg 3295.91 lbs.
Max Load
485 kg 1069.24 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
510 l 18.01 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 l 16.11 US gal | 13.42 UK gal
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1300 kg 2866.01 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
500 kg 1102.31 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Opel - Ascona C
The body type of this car is a Sedan.
This car has 5 seats.
The ground clearance of this car is 148 mm (5.83 in).
10.5 seconds
187 km/h (116.2 mph)
0.39
The Ascona runs on petrol (Gasoline).
The spec sheet does not include information about the main features of the Ascona.
The spec sheet does not include information about the performance specifications of the Ascona.
The engine layout is front, transverse.
The engine displacement is 1796 cm3 or 109.6 cu. in.
The internal combustion engine drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
The Ascona has disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear.
The braking system is adequate for most driving conditions but could be improved with a more modern braking system.
No specific braking features are mentioned in the specifications.
The Ascona is a German car produced by Opel.
The Ascona was first introduced in 1970.
The Ascona was known for its reliability, fuel efficiency, and spacious interior.
Fuel consumption data is not in the given specifications.
The maximum trailer load with brakes is 1300 kg, while without brakes, it is 500 kg.
Ground clearance information is not in the given specifications.
