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Opel Ascona B

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9 versions · 8 Gasoline · 1 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.2 (55 KM) Selected Gasoline 55 KM 1976–1979
1.2 S (60 KM) Selected Gasoline 60 KM 1975–1979
1.6 N (60 KM) Selected Gasoline 60 KM 1975–1979
1.6 S (75 KM) Selected Gasoline 75 KM 1975–1979
1.9 N (75 KM) Selected Gasoline 75 KM 1976–1979
1.9 S (90 KM) Selected Gasoline 90 KM 1975–1979
2.0 D (58 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 58 KM 1978–1979
2.0 N (90 KM) Selected Gasoline 90 KM 1977–1979
2.0 S (100 KM) Selected Gasoline 100 KM 1977–1979

Selected engine version

1.2 (55 KM)

Gasoline · 1976–1979

Engine power
55 KM
Torque
84 Nm
Engine displacement
1,196 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
20.5 s
Maximum speed
138 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Ascona
Version
Ascona B
Engine
1.2 (55 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2-4
Start of production
1976
End of production
1979
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
138 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
20.5 s

Engine

Engine model / code
12N
Engine displacement
1196 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
79 mm
Piston stroke
61 mm
Compression ratio
7.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
2.75 l
Coolant capacity
5.1 l
Power
55 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
84 Nm @ 3400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
50 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.46
Minimum trunk capacity
380 l
Curb weight
895 kg
Gross weight
1320 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
485 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4321 mm
Width
1670 mm
Height
1380 mm
Wheelbase
2518 mm
Front track
1375 mm
Rear track
1375 mm
Ground clearance
130 mm
Turning circle
10.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.2 S (60 KM)

Gasoline · 1975–1979

Engine power
60 KM
Torque
88 Nm
Engine displacement
1,196 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
19 s
Maximum speed
142 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Ascona
Version
Ascona B
Engine
1.2 S (60 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2-4
Start of production
1975
End of production
1979
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
142 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
19 s

Engine

Engine model / code
12S
Engine displacement
1196 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
79 mm
Piston stroke
61 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
2.75 l
Coolant capacity
5.1 l
Power
60 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
88 Nm @ 2600-3400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
50 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.46
Minimum trunk capacity
380 l
Curb weight
895 kg
Gross weight
1320 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
485 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4321 mm
Width
1670 mm
Height
1380 mm
Wheelbase
2518 mm
Front track
1374 mm
Rear track
1374 mm
Ground clearance
130 mm
Turning circle
10.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.6 N (60 KM)

Gasoline · 1975–1979

Engine power
60 KM
Torque
103 Nm
Engine displacement
1,584 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
17.5 s
Maximum speed
145 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Ascona
Version
Ascona B
Engine
1.6 N (60 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2-4
Start of production
1975
End of production
1979
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
145 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
17.5 s

Engine

Engine model / code
16N
Engine displacement
1584 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression ratio
8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
6.5 l
Power
60 KM @ 5000 obr./min
Torque
103 Nm @ 3000-3400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
50 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.46
Minimum trunk capacity
380 l
Curb weight
950 kg
Gross weight
1375 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1150 kg
Trailer load without brakes
500 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4321 mm
Width
1670 mm
Height
1380 mm
Wheelbase
2518 mm
Front track
1374 mm
Rear track
1374 mm
Ground clearance
130 mm
Turning circle
10.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.6 S (75 KM)

Gasoline · 1975–1979

Engine power
75 KM
Torque
115 Nm
Engine displacement
1,584 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14 s
Maximum speed
158 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Ascona
Version
Ascona B
Engine
1.6 S (75 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2-4
Start of production
1975
End of production
1979
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
158 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14 s

Engine

Engine model / code
16S
Engine displacement
1584 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
6.5 l
Power
75 KM @ 5000 obr./min
Torque
115 Nm @ 3800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
50 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.46
Minimum trunk capacity
380 l
Curb weight
980 kg
Gross weight
1420 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1300 kg
Trailer load without brakes
500 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4321 mm
Width
1670 mm
Height
1380 mm
Wheelbase
2518 mm
Front track
1374 mm
Rear track
1374 mm
Ground clearance
130 mm
Turning circle
10.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.9 N (75 KM)

Gasoline · 1976–1979

Engine power
75 KM
Torque
132 Nm
Engine displacement
1,897 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14 s
Maximum speed
157 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Ascona
Version
Ascona B
Engine
1.9 N (75 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2-4
Start of production
1976
End of production
1979
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
157 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14 s

Engine

Engine model / code
19N
Engine displacement
1897 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
93 mm
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression ratio
7.9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
5.9 l
Power
75 KM @ 4800 obr./min
Torque
132 Nm @ 2200-3400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
50 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.46
Minimum trunk capacity
380 l
Curb weight
980 kg
Gross weight
1420 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1300 kg
Trailer load without brakes
500 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4321 mm
Width
1670 mm
Height
1380 mm
Wheelbase
2518 mm
Front track
1375 mm
Rear track
1375 mm
Ground clearance
130 mm
Turning circle
10.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.9 S (90 KM)

Gasoline · 1975–1979

Engine power
90 KM
Torque
147 Nm
Engine displacement
1,897 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.5 s
Maximum speed
167 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Ascona
Version
Ascona B
Engine
1.9 S (90 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2-4
Start of production
1975
End of production
1979
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
167 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.5 s

Engine

Engine model / code
19S
Engine displacement
1897 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
93 mm
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
6.1 l
Power
90 KM @ 4800 obr./min
Torque
147 Nm @ 2600-3800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
50 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.46
Minimum trunk capacity
380 l
Curb weight
980 kg
Gross weight
1420 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1300 kg
Trailer load without brakes
500 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4321 mm
Width
1670 mm
Height
1380 mm
Wheelbase
2518 mm
Front track
1374 mm
Rear track
1374 mm
Ground clearance
130 mm
Turning circle
10.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.0 D (58 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1978–1979

Engine power
58 KM
Torque
115 Nm
Engine displacement
1,998 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
21 s
Maximum speed
137 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Ascona
Version
Ascona B
Engine
2.0 D (58 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2-4
Start of production
1978
End of production
1979
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
137 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
21 s

Engine

Engine model / code
20D
Engine displacement
1998 cm³
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
86.5 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
22
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
11.2 l
Power
58 KM @ 4200 obr./min
Torque
115 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
50 l
Minimum trunk capacity
380 l
Curb weight
1060 kg
Gross weight
1500 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1000 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4321 mm
Width
1670 mm
Height
1380 mm
Wheelbase
2518 mm
Front track
1380 mm
Rear track
1375 mm
Ground clearance
130 mm
Turning circle
10.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.0 N (90 KM)

Gasoline · 1977–1979

Engine power
90 KM
Torque
142 Nm
Engine displacement
1,979 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12 s
Maximum speed
167 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Ascona
Version
Ascona B
Engine
2.0 N (90 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2-4
Start of production
1977
End of production
1979
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
167 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12 s

Engine

Engine model / code
20N
Engine displacement
1979 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression ratio
8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
6.2 l
Power
90 KM @ 5200 obr./min
Torque
142 Nm @ 3800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
50 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.46
Minimum trunk capacity
380 l
Curb weight
1000 kg
Gross weight
1420 kg
Trailer load without brakes
420 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4321 mm
Width
1670 mm
Height
1380 mm
Wheelbase
2518 mm
Front track
1380 mm
Rear track
1375 mm
Ground clearance
130 mm
Turning circle
10.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.0 S (100 KM)

Gasoline · 1977–1979

Engine power
100 KM
Torque
153 Nm
Engine displacement
1,979 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.5 s
Maximum speed
175 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Ascona
Version
Ascona B
Engine
2.0 S (100 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2-4
Start of production
1977
End of production
1979
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
175 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.5 s

Engine

Engine model / code
20S
Engine displacement
1979 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
6.2 l
Power
100 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
153 Nm @ 3800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
50 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.46
Minimum trunk capacity
380 l
Curb weight
1000 kg
Gross weight
1420 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4321 mm
Width
1670 mm
Height
1380 mm
Wheelbase
2518 mm
Front track
1380 mm
Rear track
1375 mm
Ground clearance
130 mm
Turning circle
10.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
ABS
no