Opel Ascona B
Opel Ascona B   - Photo 2

Key specs

Opel Ascona Sedan 1976, 1979

What is the body type?Sedan, 2/4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car?138 km/h
0-100 km/h: 20.5 sec
How much power?55 Hp, 84 Nm
What is the engine size?1.2 l
1196 cm3
How many cylinders?4, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4321 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1670 mm
What is the curb weigh?895 kg
What is the gross weigh?1320 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?380 l
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1976-1979 Opel Ascona B 1.2 (55 Hp) Specs 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

General information
Brand Opel
Model Ascona
Generation Ascona
Modification (Engine) 1.2 (55 Hp)
Start of production 1976
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors2/4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h20.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph20.5 sec
Maximum speed138 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio16.3 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 55 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 46 Hp/l
Torque 84 Nm @ 3400 rpm.
Engine displacement1196 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore79 mm
Piston Stroke61 mm
Compression ratio7.8
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 895 kg
Max. weight 1320 kg
Max load 425 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 380 l
Fuel tank capacity 50 l
Dimensions
Length 4321 mm
Width 1670 mm
Height 1380 mm
Wheelbase 2518 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.1 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum