Opel Top Speed

Ascona a

137.00 km/h

or 85.13 mp/h

General information
BrandOpel
Model Ascona
Generation Ascona A
Modification (Engine) 1.2 S (60 Hp)
Start of production 1972 year
End of production 1975 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 2-4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 10 l/100 km 23.52 US mpg28.25 UK mpg10 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h19 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph19 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 18.1 sec
Maximum speed 137 km/h 85.13 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 14.1 kg/Hp, 71 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.6 kg/Nm, 104.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 60 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 50.2 Hp/l
Torque 88 Nm @ 3000-3800 rpm. 64.91 lb.-ft. @ 3000-3800 rpm.
Engine Model/Code 12S
Engine displacement 1196 cm3 72.98 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 79 mm 3.11 in.
Piston Stroke 61 mm 2.4 in.
Compression ratio 9
Fuel System Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 2.8 l 2.96 US qt | 2.46 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 5.1 l 5.39 US qt | 4.49 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 845 kg 1862.91 lbs.
Max. weight 1270 kg 2799.87 lbs.
Max load 425 kg 936.96 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 46 l 12.15 US gal | 10.12 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 700 kg 1543.24 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 415 kg 914.92 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4124 mm 162.36 in.
Width 1626 mm 64.02 in.
Height 1385 mm 54.53 in.
Wheelbase 2430 mm 95.67 in.
Front track 1331 mm 52.4 in.
Rear (Back) track 1320 mm 51.97 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 134 mm 5.28 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.48
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.4 m 34.12 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 (manual transmission) 4
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum