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Opel Ascona

General information

ModelOpel Ascona
Year1981
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1295 ccm (79.02 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1295 ccm (79.02 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power75.00 PS (55 kW or 74 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque101.00 Nm (10.3 kgf-m or 74.5 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke75.0 x 73.4 mm (3.0 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0815 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4290 litres (1,133 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Dimensions and weight

Weight920 kg (2,028.3 pounds)
Overall length4380 mm (172.4 inches)
Overall width1680 mm (66.1 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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