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Opel Ascona C 2.0i (100 Hp)
Overall Rating
Opel Ascona:
The Opel Ascona is a large family car that was produced by the German automaker Opel from 1970 to 1988. It was produced in three separate generations, beginning with rear-wheel-drive and ending up as a front-wheel drive J-car derivative. The Ascona was developed to fill the gap in the Opel range as the Opel Rekord was gradually growing in size.
The Ascona took its name from the lakeside resort of that name in Ticino, Switzerland, and already in the 1950s a special edition of the Opel Rekord P1 was sold as an Opel Ascona in Switzerland, where the name was again used in 1968 for a locally adapted version of the Opel Kadett B into which the manufacturers had persuaded a 1. 7-litre engine borrowed from the larger Rekord model of the time. The Opel Ascona A launched in 1970 and sold across Europe was, however, the first mainstream Opel model to carry the name — departing from Opel's long standing convention of using German naval rank designations for its models....(Read more on Wikipedia)
C Overview:
Opel Ascona (C). With 170 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Opel Ascona C predates modern Euro NCAP testing standards, which began in 1997. Safety features were basic for its era, focusing on passive safety through body structure rather than advanced active systems.
2.0i (100 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A good all-rounder, offering a balance of power and refinement for everyday driving and comfortable cruising.
Fuel Economy
Reasonable fuel economy for a 2.0L injected engine, suitable for mixed use without excessive running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Wide range of engine choices to suit various needs
- • Practical and spacious interior for its class
- • Generally reliable and durable engineering for the era
- • Comfortable ride quality, suitable for long journeys
- • Good fuel economy on smaller and diesel engines
Cons:
- • Dated styling by modern standards
- • Basic safety features compared to modern cars
- • Some entry-level engines lack spirited performance
- • Rust can be an issue on older, poorly maintained models
- • Limited availability of parts for specific trims today
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(C CC: 1986 - 1988).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Ascona |
| Generation: | C |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0i (100 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1987 |
| End of production: | 1988 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 100 Hp @ 5400 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 50.5 Hp/l [102mm more] |
| Torque: | 170 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | C20NEF More details about the engine C20NEF |
| Engine displacement: | 1979 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 95 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 69.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 510 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4366 mm mm [102mm more] |
| Width: | 1668 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1395 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2574 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1400 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1406 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 130 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.95 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
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