The Opel Ascona 1.8 Fastback is a hatchback with 5 doors and a front mounted powerplant which transmits the power through the front wheels.
The 4 cylinder, single overhead camshaft naturally aspirated powerplant has 2 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 1.8 litres. It produces power and torque figures of 115 bhp (117 PS/86 kW) at 5800 rpm and 150 Nm (111 lbft/15.3 kgm) at 4800 rpm respectively.
The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 3 speed automatic gearbox.
It is said to be able to achieve a maxiumum speed of 180 km/h, or 112 mph.
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