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Opel Ascona 1.8

General information

ModelOpel Ascona 1.8
Year1981
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating57.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power116.00 PS (85 kW or 114 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque154.00 Nm (15.7 kgf-m or 113.6 ft.lbs) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Fuel systemInjection

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1105 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4290 litres (1,133 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1050 kg (2,314.9 pounds)
Overall length4380 mm (172.4 inches)
Overall width1680 mm (66.1 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity40.0 litres (10.57 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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