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Specs of Opel Ascona B 1.2 (55 Hp) /1976, 1977, 1978, 1979/

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Key specs:
Opel Ascona B 1.2 (55 Hp)
/Sedan 1976 - 1979/

What is the body type of Opel Ascona B?Sedan, 2-4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1976 Ascona B 1.2 (55 Hp)?138 km/h | 85.75 mph
0-100 km/h: 20.5 sec
0-60 mph: 19.5 sec
What is the power output of Opel Ascona Sedan 1976 1.2 (55 Hp)?55 Hp, 84 Nm
61.96 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Opel Ascona Sedan 1976 1.2 (55 Hp)?1.2 l
1196 cm3
72.98 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1976 Opel 1.2 (55 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Opel Ascona B Sedan 1976 1.2 (55 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1976 Opel Ascona Sedan?4321 mm
170.12 in.
What is the width of 1976 Opel Ascona Sedan?1670 mm
65.75 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1976 Opel Ascona B 1.2 (55 Hp)?895 kg
1973.14 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1976 Opel Ascona B 1.2 (55 Hp)?1320 kg
2910.1 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1976 Opel Ascona Sedan?380 l
13.42 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1976 Opel Ascona B 1.2 (55 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Opel Ascona B 1.2 (55 Hp) - Full specifications

General information

BrandOpel
Model Ascona
Generation Ascona B
Modification (Engine) 1.2 (55 Hp)
Start of production 1976 year
End of production 1979 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 2-4

Performance specs

Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h20.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph20.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 19.5 sec
Maximum speed 138 km/h 85.75 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 16.3 kg/Hp, 61.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 10.7 kg/Nm, 93.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power 55 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 46 Hp/l
Torque 84 Nm @ 3400 rpm. 61.96 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm.
Engine Model/Code 12N
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 7.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 2.75 l 2.91 US qt | 2.42 UK qt
Coolant 5.1 l 5.39 US qt | 4.49 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight 895 kg 1973.14 lbs.
Max. weight 1320 kg 2910.1 lbs.
Max load 425 kg 936.96 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 380 l 13.42 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 50 l 13.21 US gal | 11 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1000 kg 2204.62 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 485 kg 1069.24 lbs.

Dimensions

Length 4321 mm 170.12 in.
Width 1670 mm 65.75 in.
Height 1380 mm 54.33 in.
Wheelbase 2518 mm 99.13 in.
Front track 1375 mm 54.13 in.
Rear (Back) track 1375 mm 54.13 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 130 mm 5.12 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.46
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.1 m 33.14 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 brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum