Opel Ascona B (1975–1979)

The Opel Ascona B was offered with 9 engine versions (8 gasoline, 1 diesel), from 55 to 100 hp, built 1975–1979.

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Production years1975–1979
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length170.1 in (4,321 mm)
Width65.7 in (1,670 mm)
Height54.3 in (1,380 mm)
Cargo volume13.4 cu ft (380 l)
Fuel tank13.2 gal (50 l)

All Opel Ascona B engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.2 S (60 hp)1975–1979Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)65 lb-ft (88 Nm)19 s88 mph (142 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1.6 N (60 hp)1975–1979Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)76 lb-ft (103 Nm)17.5 s90 mph (145 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1.6 S (75 hp)1975–1979Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)85 lb-ft (115 Nm)14 s98 mph (158 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1.9 S (90 hp)1975–1979Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)108 lb-ft (147 Nm)11.5 s104 mph (167 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1.2 (55 hp)1976–1979Gasoline55 hp (40 kW)62 lb-ft (84 Nm)20.5 s86 mph (138 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1.9 N (75 hp)1976–1979Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)97 lb-ft (132 Nm)14 s98 mph (157 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.0 N (90 hp)1977–1979Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)105 lb-ft (142 Nm)12 s104 mph (167 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.0 S (100 hp)1977–1979Gasoline100 hp (74 kW)113 lb-ft (153 Nm)11.5 s109 mph (175 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.0 D (58 hp)1978–1979Diesel58 hp (43 kW)85 lb-ft (115 Nm)21 s85 mph (137 km/h)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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