Opel Ascona B (facelift 1979) 400 2.4 (144 hp)
Gasoline engine with 144 hp (106 kW) and 155 lb-ft (210 Nm), built 1980–1981, sedan body, rear-wheel drive. It is the most powerful gasoline version of the generation.
EnlargePower144 hp (106 kW)
Torque155 lb-ft (210 Nm)
0–62 mph7.6 s
Top speed124 mph (200 km/h)
FuelGasoline
Specifications
Engine
| Engine version | 400 2.4 (144 hp) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L (2,410 cm³) |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Fuel system | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Compression ratio | 9-7 |
| Bore | 95 mm |
| Stroke | 85 mm |
Performance
| Power | 144 hp (106 kW) @ 5200 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) @ 3800 rpm |
| 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) | 7.6 s |
| Top speed | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Fuel | Gasoline |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal (50 l) |
Body, dimensions and weight
| Body style | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Doors | 4 |
| Length | 170.1 in (4,321 mm) |
| Width | 65.7 in (1,670 mm) |
| Height | 54.3 in (1,380 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,271 lb (1,030 kg) |
| Cargo volume | 13.4 cu ft (380 l) |
| Drag coefficient | 0.46 |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Tires | 195/60 R14 |
| Wheels | R14 |
What to check on an Opel Ascona with this engine
- On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
- Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
- Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.
Other Opel Ascona B (facelift 1979) engines
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 N (60 hp) | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | |
| 1.3 S (75 hp) | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | |
| 2.0 E (110 hp) | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) |