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Specs of Opel Ascona A 4-door 1.2 S (60 Hp) /1972, 1973, 1974, 1975/

1971 Opel Ascona A 4-door - Photo 1

Key specs

Opel Ascona A 4-door 1.2 S (60 Hp) /Sedan 1972 - 1975/

What is the body type of Opel Ascona A 4-door?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1972 Ascona A 4-door 1.2 S (60 Hp)?
137 km/h | 85 mph
0-100 km/h: 19 sec
0-60 mph: 18.1 sec
What is the power output of Opel Ascona Sedan 1972 1.2 S (60 Hp)?
60 Hp, 90 Nm
66 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Opel Ascona Sedan 1972 1.2 S (60 Hp)?
1.2 l
1196 cm3
72.98 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1972 Opel 1.2 S (60 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Opel Ascona A 4-door Sedan 1972 1.2 S (60 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1972 Opel Ascona Sedan?
4124 mm
162.36 in.
What is the width of 1972 Opel Ascona Sedan?
1626 mm
64.02 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1972 Opel Ascona A 4-door 1.2 S (60 Hp)?
865 kg
1907 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1972 Opel Ascona A 4-door 1.2 S (60 Hp)?
1270 kg
2800 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1972 Opel Ascona Sedan?
307 l
10.8 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1972 Opel Ascona A 4-door 1.2 S (60 Hp)?
4, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1.2 S (60 Hp)
Start of production
March, 1972
End of production
July, 1975
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
19 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
19 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
18.1 sec
Maximum speed
137 km/h 85 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
14.4 kg/Hp, 69.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
9.6 kg/Nm, 104 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
60 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre
50.2 Hp/l
Torque
90 Nm @ 2600-3400 rpm. 66 lb.-ft. @ 2600-3400 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
12S
Engine displacement
1196 cm3 72.98 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
79 mm 3.11 in.
Piston Stroke
61 mm 2.4 in.
Compression ratio
9:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine oil capacity
2.8 l 2.96 US qt | 2.46 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
5.1 l 5.39 US qt | 4.49 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
865 kg 1907 lbs.
Max. weight
1270 kg 2800 lbs.
Max load
405 kg 893 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
307 l 10.8 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
46 l 12.15 US gal | 10.12 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
700 kg 1543 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
415 kg 915 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4124 mm 162.36 in.
Width
1626 mm 64.02 in.
Height
1385 mm 54.53 in.
Wheelbase
2430 mm 95.67 in.
Front track
1331 mm 52.4 in.
Rear (Back) track
1320 mm 51.97 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
134 mm 5.28 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
9.76 m 32.02 ft.

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 suspension
Double wishbone, Independent coil spring, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Rigid axle suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Tire size
155/80 R13; 165/80 R13; 185/70 R13
Wheel rim size
5J x 13; 5.5J x 13