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Opel Ascona

General information

ModelOpel Ascona
Year1982
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1297 ccm (79.14 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving7.9 litres/100 km (29.77 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1297 ccm (79.14 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power75.00 PS (55 kW or 74 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque102 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke75.0 x 73.4 mm (3.0 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed155.0 km/h (96.3 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.0815 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4290 litres (1,133 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight920 kg (2,028.3 pounds)
Overall length4370 mm (172.0 inches)
Overall width1670 mm (65.7 inches)
Overall height1370 mm (53.9 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2640 mm (103.9 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions142.0 g/km
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