Compare: Opel Ascona 1976 Sedan 55 Hp

General information

Brand

Opel

Model

Ascona

Generation

Ascona B

Modification (Engine)

1.2 (55 Hp)

Start of production

1976

End of production

1979

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

2-4

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

20.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

20.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

19.5 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

138 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

16.3 kg/Hp, 61.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

10.7 kg/Nm, 93.9 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

55 Hp @ 5400 rpm.

Power per litre

46 Hp/l

Torque

84 Nm @ 3400 rpm.

Engine Model/Code

12N

Engine displacement

1196 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

79 mm

Piston Stroke

61 mm

Compression ratio

7.8

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

2.75 l

Coolant

5.1 l

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

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1000 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

485 kg

Dimensions

Length

4321 mm

Width

1670 mm

Height

1380 mm

Wheelbase

2518 mm

Front track

1375 mm

Rear (Back) track

1375 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

130 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.46

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.1 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum