1970 Opel Ascona specifications

1970 Opel Ascona data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2440 mm 96.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1327 mm 52.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1327 mm 52.2 inches
Length 4165 mm 164 inches
Width 1650 mm 65 inches
Height 1384 mm 54.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 925 kg 2039 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Opel
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1584 cc
(96.662 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 85 × 69.8 mm
3.35 × 2.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.22
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 81 PS (80 bhp) (60 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque 118 Nm (87 ft·lb) (12 kgm)
at 3800 rpm
Specific output 37.7 kW/litre
51.2 ps/litre
50.5 bhp/litre
0.83 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 74.49 Nm/litre
0.9 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 936.1 kPa (135.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 396 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 12.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 18.6 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 153 km/h (95 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
87.69 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
64.49 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
86.49 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.51 kg/kW
25.9 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout unknown
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.TA.PR.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.67
general
Carfolio.com ID71566
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 17.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1970 Opel Ascona added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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