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Opel Ascona 1.8

General information

ModelOpel Ascona 1.8
Year1982
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.3 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
Fuel mixed driving7.5 litres/100 km (31.36 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power117.3 PS (86 kW or 116 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
Bore x stroke84.8 x 79.5 mm (3.3 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed180.0 km/h (111.8 mph)
0-60 miles9.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1104 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 ABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1065 kg (2,347.9 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)
Wheelbase2740 mm (107.9 inches)
Fuel capacity40.0 litres (10.57 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions142.0 g/km
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