Opel Top Speed

Ascona b (facelift 1979)

145.00 km/h

or 90.10 mp/h

General information
BrandOpel
Model Ascona
Generation Ascona B (facelift 1979)
Modification (Engine) 1.3 N (60 Hp)
Start of production 1979 year
End of production 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 2-4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h18 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph18 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 17.1 sec
Maximum speed 145 km/h 90.1 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 15.1 kg/Hp, 66.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.6 kg/Nm, 103.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 60 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 46.3 Hp/l
Torque 94 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 69.33 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Engine Model/Code 13N, 13NB
Engine displacement 1297 cm3 79.15 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 75 mm 2.95 in.
Piston Stroke 73.4 mm 2.89 in.
Compression ratio 8.2
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 2.5 l 2.64 US qt | 2.2 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 5.8 l 6.13 US qt | 5.1 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 905 kg 1995.18 lbs.
Max. weight 1365 kg 3009.31 lbs.
Max load 460 kg 1014.13 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 1380 mm 54.33 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 (manual transmission) 4
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum