Opel - Ascona C CC-1.6i CAT (75 Hp)

Opel - Ascona C CC

Last updated - June 27, 2025, 10:52 p.m.

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Brand	Opel
Model	Ascona
Generation	Ascona C CC
Modification	1.6i CAT (75 Hp)
Start Of Production	1986
End Of Production	1988

Performance

The Ascona is a decent car with an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 14 seconds and a top speed of 160 km/h. Its drag coefficient of 0.37 indicates a relatively aerodynamic design.

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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh	14 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph	14 sec
Max Speed	160 km/h 99.42 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd	0.37

Body & Dimensions

The Ascona is a compact hatchback with a length of 4264 mm, width of 1668 mm, and height of 1385 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2574 mm and a minimum turning circle of 10.95 m. The car has a ground clearance of 145 mm and a 5-door body type with 5 seats.

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Body Type	Hatchback
Seats	5
Doors	5
Length	4264 mm 167.87 in.
Width	1668 mm 65.67 in.
Height	1385 mm 54.53 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	145 mm 5.71 in.

Fuel Consumption

The car in question is an Ascona model that runs on Petrol (Gasoline) fuel type.

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Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine & Transmission

The Ascona is a front-wheel drive car powered by a 1.6-liter, 4-cylinder internal combustion engine producing 75 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 121 Nm of torque at 3400 rpm. It has a 5-speed manual transmission and features a multi-port manifold injection fuel system.

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Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine
Power	75 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power Per Litre	46.9 Hp/l
Torque	121 Nm @ 3400 rpm. 89.25 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm.
Engine Model Code	C16LZ
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	8.6
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder	2
Fuel Injection System	Multi-port manifold injection
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	5 gears, manual transmission

Brakes

The Ascona is a reliable car with a robust braking system, featuring disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear, providing a decent stopping power.

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Front Brakes	Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum

Weight & Capacity

The Opel Ascona has a weight-to-power ratio of 13.5 kg/Hp (73.9 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 8.4 kg/Nm (119.2 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 1015 kg (2237.69 lbs.) and a maximum weight of 1500 kg (3306.93 lbs.), allowing for a maximum load of 485 kg (1069.24 lbs.). The trunk boot space ranges from 445 l (15.72 cu. ft.) to 1215 l (42.91 cu. ft.), and it has a fuel tank capacity of 61 l (16.11 US gal | 13.42 UK gal). It can tow up to 1100 kg (2425.08 lbs.) with brakes and 500 kg (1102.31 lbs.) without brakes.

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Weight To Power Ratio	13.5 kg/Hp, 73.9 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	8.4 kg/Nm, 119.2 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	1015 kg 2237.69 lbs.
Max Weight	1500 kg 3306.93 lbs.
Max Load	485 kg 1069.24 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum	445 l 15.72 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum	1215 l 42.91 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity	61 l 16.11 US gal \| 13.42 UK gal
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent	1100 kg 2425.08 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes	500 kg 1102.31 lbs.