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Opel Ascona B (facelift 1979)

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Engine versions

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4 versions · 4 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.3 N (60 KM) Selected Gasoline 60 KM 1979–1981
1.3 S (75 KM) Selected Gasoline 75 KM 1979–1981
2.0 E (110 KM) Selected Gasoline 110 KM 1979–1981
400 2.4 (144 KM) Selected Gasoline 144 KM 1980–1981

Selected engine version

1.3 N (60 KM)

Gasoline · 1979–1981

Engine power
60 KM
Torque
94 Nm
Engine displacement
1,297 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
18 s
Maximum speed
145 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Ascona
Version
Ascona B (facelift 1979)
Engine
1.3 N (60 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2-4
Start of production
1979
End of production
1981
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

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

Engine

Engine model / code
13N, 13NB
Engine displacement
1297 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
75 mm
Piston stroke
73.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
2.5 l
Coolant capacity
5.8 l
Power
60 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
94 Nm @ 3800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
50 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.46
Minimum trunk capacity
380 l
Curb weight
905 kg
Gross weight
1365 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
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

1.3 S (75 KM)

Gasoline · 1979–1981

Engine power
75 KM
Torque
96 Nm
Engine displacement
1,297 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
15.5 s
Maximum speed
155 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Ascona
Version
Ascona B (facelift 1979)
Engine
1.3 S (75 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2-4
Start of production
1979
End of production
1981
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
155 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
15.5 s

Engine

Engine model / code
13S, 13SC
Engine displacement
1297 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
75 mm
Piston stroke
73.4 mm
Compression ratio
9.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
2.5 l
Coolant capacity
5.8 l
Power
75 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
96 Nm @ 4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
50 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.46
Minimum trunk capacity
380 l
Curb weight
925 kg
Gross weight
1385 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
500 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 E (110 KM)

Gasoline · 1979–1981

Engine power
110 KM
Torque
159 Nm
Engine displacement
1,979 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10 s
Maximum speed
182 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Ascona
Version
Ascona B (facelift 1979)
Engine
2.0 E (110 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2-4
Start of production
1979
End of production
1981
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
182 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10 s

Engine

Engine model / code
20E
Engine displacement
1979 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
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
9.4
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
6.2 l
Power
110 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
159 Nm @ 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
1440 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
1380 mm
Rear track
1375 mm
Turning circle
10.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Tire size
185/70 R13
Rim size
13
ABS
no

Selected engine version

400 2.4 (144 KM)

Gasoline · 1980–1981

Engine power
144 KM
Torque
210 Nm
Engine displacement
2,410 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.6 s
Maximum speed
200 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Opel
Model
Ascona
Version
Ascona B (facelift 1979)
Engine
400 2.4 (144 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1980
End of production
1981
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.6 s

Engine

Engine displacement
2410 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
9.7
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
144 KM @ 5200 obr./min
Torque
210 Nm @ 3800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
50 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.46
Minimum trunk capacity
380 l
Curb weight
1030 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

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Tire size
195/60 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
no