(1970 model)
| Marque (make) | Opel | Issued from | 1970 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Ascona | Issued until | |
| Serie | Ascona | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Adam Opel AG | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4165 mm / 164.0 in / 164.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1650 mm / 65.0 in / 65.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.71 |
| Height | 1384 mm / 54.5 in / 54.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 925 kg / 2039 lb / 2039 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2440 mm / 96.1 in / 96.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1327 mm / 52.2 in / 52.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1327 mm / 52.2 in / 52.2 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Opel | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 69.8 mm / 2.75 in / 2.75 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.22 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1584 cm3 / 96.7 cu in / 96.7 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 396.00 cm3/cylinder / 24.165 cu in/cylinder / 24.165 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 59.7 kW / 81.2 hp / 81.2 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 118.0 Nm / 87.0 lbft / 87.0 lbft at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 58.8 kW / 79.9 bhp / 79.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 50.5 kW/l / 1.125 bhp/cu in / 1.125 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 74.49 Nm/l / 0.652 lbft/cu in / 0.652 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.67 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 8.80 s / 8.80 s / 8.80 s | Top (maximal) speed | 153 km/h / 95 mph / 95 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 12.70 s / 12.70 s / 12.70 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 86.49 kW/ton / 117.59 bhp/ton / 117.59 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.W.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | LA.TA.PR.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Opel Ascona
