











(1979 model)
| Marque (make) | Opel | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Ascona 2.0D | Issued until | |
| Serie | Ascona | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Adam Opel AG | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4320 mm / 170.1 in / 170.1 in | Ground clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1670 mm / 65.7 in / 65.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.71 |
| Height | 1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1070 kg / 2359 lb / 2359 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm / 99.2 in / 99.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1370 mm / 53.9 in / 53.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1370 mm / 53.9 in / 53.9 in | Fuel capacity | 50 l / 11.0 UK gal / 13.2 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Opel | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 86.5 mm / 3.41 in / 3.41 in | |
| Fuel | diesel | Stroke | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.02 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 1998 cm3 / 121.9 cu in / 121.9 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 499.50 cm3/cylinder / 30.481 cu in/cylinder / 30.481 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 22.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 43.3 kW / 58.9 hp / 58.9 hp at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 115.0 Nm / 84.8 lbft / 84.8 lbft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 42.7 kW / 58.1 bhp / 58.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 29.0 kW/l / 0.646 bhp/cu in / 0.646 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 57.56 Nm/l / 0.503 lbft/cu in / 0.503 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.67 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 135 km/h / 84 mph / 84 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 54.21 kW/ton / 73.71 bhp/ton / 73.71 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 4.00 | Turning circle | 10.10 m / 33.14 ft / 33.14 ft |
| Suspension front | I.W.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | LA.TrailRA.TLB.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Opel Ascona 2.0D