The Opel Ascona is a compact car with impressive acceleration, reaching 0-100 km/h in just 12.5 seconds. Its top speed is 168 km/h, with a drag coefficient of 0.37, indicating a relatively aerodynamic design.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
12.5 sec
Max Speed
168 km/h 104.39 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.37
Body & Dimensions
The Opel Ascona is a compact hatchback with a length of 4.264 meters, width of 1.668 meters, and height of 1.385 meters. It has a wheelbase of 2.574 meters and a minimum turning circle of 10.95 meters. The ride height is 0.145 meters above the ground.
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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 Opel Ascona is a compact car that runs on petrol (gasoline).
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Opel Ascona comes with a 1.8L, 4-cylinder, naturally-aspirated engine, producing 84 HP and 143 Nm of torque. It is carbureted, has a SOHC valvetrain, and an inline engine configuration. The engine is front-mounted and drives the front wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission. It has a 4L oil capacity and uses 10W-40 or 15W-40 oil. The car has a 7.5L coolant capacity.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
84 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power Per Litre
46.8 Hp/l
Torque
143 Nm @ 2600 rpm. 105.47 lb.-ft. @ 2600 rpm.
Engine Model Code
E18NV
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
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40, 15W-40 / ACEA A2, ACEA A3
Coolant
7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 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 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 is a well-balanced car with a good power-to-weight ratio, making it suitable for daily driving. It has a decent trunk space and a moderate fuel tank capacity. The car's weight distribution and trailer load capacity make it suitable for towing small to medium-sized trailers.
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Weight To Power Ratio
12.3 kg/Hp, 81.2 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.2 kg/Nm, 138.2 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1035 kg 2281.78 lbs.
Max Weight
1535 kg 3384.1 lbs.
Max Load
500 kg 1102.31 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Opel - Ascona C CC
The length of the Opel Ascona is 4.264 meters or 167.87 inches.
The Opel Ascona has 5 seats.
The minimum turning circle of the Opel Ascona is 10.95 meters or 35.93 feet.
The Opel Ascona accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 12.5 seconds.
The top speed of the Opel Ascona is 168 km/h (104.39 mph).
The drag coefficient of the Opel Ascona is 0.37, indicating a relatively aerodynamic design.
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 Ascona has a 1.8L engine.
It has a 5-speed manual transmission.
The oil capacity is 4L.
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 brake setup.
No, the Ascona does not have any specific braking features such as electronic stability control or anti-lock braking.
The Opel Ascona was produced from 1970 to 1993.
The Opel Ascona was a popular model in Europe and was known for its reliability and fuel efficiency.
The Opel Ascona was known for its reliability and fuel efficiency.
