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Opel Ascona 400

(1979 model)

Brief specs of 1979 Opel Ascona 400

2-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2410 cm3 / 147.1 cu in / 147.1 cu in, 105.9 kW / 142.0 hp / 142.0 hp @ 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm, 210.0 N·m / 154.9 lb·ft / 154.9 lb·ft @ 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 197 km/h / 122 mph / 122 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)OpelIssued from1979
ModelAscona 400Issued until
SerieAsconaNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAdam Opel AGCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)3820 l / 134.90 cu ft / 134.90 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4320 mm / 170.1 in / 170.1 inTotal (curb) weight1082 kg / 2385 lb / 2385 lb
Width1670 mm / 65.7 in / 65.7 inDry weight
Height1360 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2518 mm / 99.1 in / 99.1 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1387 mm / 54.6 in / 54.6 inTowing weight
Track rear1375 mm / 54.1 in / 54.1 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 inFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.72  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.93 m2 / 20.8 sq ft / 20.8 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore95.0 mm / 3.74 in / 3.74 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.12
Fuel supplyBo fuel inj.Engine displacement2410 cm3 / 147.1 cu in / 147.1 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity602.50 cm3/cylinder / 36.767 cu in/cylinder / 36.767 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio9.7 : 1
SumpMax. output power105.9 kW / 142.0 hp / 142.0 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque210.0 N·m / 154.9 lb·ft / 154.9 lb·ft at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)53.7 kW / 72.0 hp / 72.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output43.9 kW/l / 0.966 bhp/cu in / 0.966 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque87.1 N·m/l / 0.76 lb·ft/cu in / 0.76 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)5.10 s / 5.10 s / 5.10 sTop (maximal) speed197 km/h / 122 mph / 122 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio131.2 kW/ton / 99.4 bhp/ton / 99.4 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h7.70 s / 7.70 s / 7.70 sFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)21.70 s / 21.70 s / 21.70 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Coil springs, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearLive axle, Coil springs, Radius arms, Panhard rod
Wheels front6J x 14Wheels rear6J x 14
Tyres front195/60 VR 14Tyres rear195/60 VR 14
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Opel Ascona 400

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