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1976 Opel Ascona B 1.2 (55 Hp)

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Key specs

Opel Ascona Sedan 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

What is the body type, Opel Ascona B?Sedan, 2-4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 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
How much power, Opel Ascona Sedan 1976 1.2 (55 Hp)?55 Hp, 84 Nm
61.96 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Opel Ascona Sedan 1976 1.2 (55 Hp)?1.2 l
1196 cm3
72.98 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1976 Opel 1.2 (55 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, 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.
How long is this vehicle, 1976 Opel Ascona Sedan?4321 mm
170.12 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1976 Opel Ascona Sedan?1670 mm
65.75 in.
What is the curb weight, 1976 Opel Ascona B 1.2 (55 Hp)?895 kg
1973.14 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1976 Opel Ascona B 1.2 (55 Hp)?1320 kg
2910.1 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1976 Opel Ascona Sedan?380 l
13.42 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1976 Opel Ascona B 1.2 (55 Hp)?4, manual transmission

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

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