Opel Ascona: generations and engines
The Opel Ascona was built from 1970 to 1988 in 6 generations, with 55 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, station wagon, hatchback). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years1970–1988
Generations6
Engine versions55
Power54–144 hp
Body stylesSedan, Station wagon, Hatchback
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline
Opel Ascona generations
- 1970–1975
Opel Ascona A
Engines below - 1970–1975
Opel Ascona A Voyage
Engines below - 1975–1979
- 1979–1981
- 1981–1988
- 1981–1988
Opel Ascona C CC
Engines below
Specs
Opel Ascona engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Opel Ascona A1970–1975 · 7 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 N (68 hp) | 1970–1975 | Gasoline | 68 hp (50 kW) | 80 lb-ft (108 Nm) | 18 s | 90 mph (145 km/h) | |
| 1.6 S (80 hp) | 1970–1975 | Gasoline | 80 hp (59 kW) | 87 lb-ft (118 Nm) | 14.5 s | 96 mph (155 km/h) | |
| 1.9 SR (90 hp) | 1971–1975 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | 108 lb-ft (146 Nm) | 13 s | 99 mph (160 km/h) | |
| 1.2 S (60 hp) | 1972–1975 | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | 65 lb-ft (88 Nm) | 19 s | 85 mph (137 km/h) | |
| 1.6 N (60 hp) | 1975 | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | 76 lb-ft (103 Nm) | 19 s | 87 mph (140 km/h) | |
| 1.6 S (75 hp) | 1975 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 85 lb-ft (115 Nm) | 15 s | 95 mph (153 km/h) | |
| 1.9 SR (88 hp) | 1975 | Gasoline | 88 hp (65 kW) | 105 lb-ft (142 Nm) | 13 s | 99 mph (160 km/h) |
Opel Ascona A Voyage1970–1975 · 6 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 N (68 hp) | 1970–1975 | Gasoline | 68 hp (50 kW) | 80 lb-ft (108 Nm) | 20 s | 90 mph (145 km/h) | |
| 1.6 S (80 hp) | 1970–1975 | Gasoline | 80 hp (59 kW) | 87 lb-ft (118 Nm) | 15.5 s | 96 mph (155 km/h) | |
| 1.9 SR (90 hp) | 1970–1975 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | 108 lb-ft (146 Nm) | 14 s | 99 mph (160 km/h) | |
| 1.6 N (60 hp) | 1975 | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | 76 lb-ft (103 Nm) | 21 s | 87 mph (140 km/h) | |
| 1.6 S (75 hp) | 1975 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 85 lb-ft (115 Nm) | 16 s | 95 mph (153 km/h) | |
| 1.9 SR (88 hp) | 1975 | Gasoline | 88 hp (65 kW) | 105 lb-ft (142 Nm) | 14 s | 99 mph (160 km/h) |
Opel Ascona C CC1981–1988 · 14 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 N (60 hp) | 1981–1986 | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | 69 lb-ft (94 Nm) | 17.5 s | 93 mph (150 km/h) | |
| 1.3 S (75 hp) | 1981–1988 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 74 lb-ft (101 Nm) | 15 s | 99 mph (160 km/h) | |
| 1.6 (75 hp) | 1981–1988 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 91 lb-ft (123 Nm) | 14.5 s | 99 mph (160 km/h) | |
| 1.6 S (90 hp) | 1981–1986 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | 93 lb-ft (126 Nm) | 12.5 s | 106 mph (170 km/h) | |
| 1.6 D (54 hp) | 1982–1988 | Diesel | 54 hp (40 kW) | 71 lb-ft (96 Nm) | 20 s | 88 mph (141 km/h) | |
| 1.8i (115 hp) | 1982–1986 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 111 lb-ft (151 Nm) | 10.5 s | 116 mph (187 km/h) | |
| 1.8 E (100 hp) | 1985–1986 | Gasoline | 100 hp (74 kW) | 103 lb-ft (140 Nm) | 11.8 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | |
| 1.6 (82 hp) | 1986–1988 | Gasoline | 82 hp (60 kW) | 96 lb-ft (130 Nm) | 14 s | 103 mph (165 km/h) | |
| 1.6i CAT (75 hp) | 1986–1988 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 89 lb-ft (121 Nm) | 14 s | 99 mph (160 km/h) | |
| 2.0i (115 hp) | 1986–1988 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 129 lb-ft (175 Nm) | 10 s | 116 mph (187 km/h) | |
| 2.0i CAT (115 hp) | 1986–1988 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 125 lb-ft (170 Nm) | 10 s | 116 mph (187 km/h) | |
| 1.6i (75 hp) Automatic | 1987–1988 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | 91 lb-ft (123 Nm) | 16.5 s | 96 mph (155 km/h) | |
| 1.8 (84 hp) | 1987–1988 | Gasoline | 84 hp (62 kW) | 105 lb-ft (143 Nm) | 12.5 s | 104 mph (168 km/h) | |
| 2.0i GT (129 hp) | 1987–1988 | Gasoline | 129 hp (95 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 9.3 s | 120 mph (193 km/h) |
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