Specifications: Opel Ascona A 1.2 S (60 Hp) 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975

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Opel Ascona A 1.2 S (60 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Ascona
Generation Ascona A
Modification (Engine) 1.2 S (60 Hp)
Start of production 1972 year
End of production 1975 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 2-4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 10 l/100 km
23.52 US mpg
28.25 UK mpg
10 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 19 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 19 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 18.1 sec
Maximum speed 137 km/h
85.13 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 14.1 kg/Hp, 71 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.6 kg/Nm, 104.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 60 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 50.2 Hp/l
Torque 88 Nm @ 3000-3800 rpm.
64.91 lb.-ft. @ 3000-3800 rpm.
Engine Model/Code 12S
Engine displacement 1196 cm3
72.98 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 79 mm
3.11 in.
Piston Stroke 61 mm
2.4 in.
Compression ratio 9:1
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 2.8 l
2.96 US qt | 2.46 UK qt
Coolant 5.1 l
5.39 US qt | 4.49 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 845 kg
1862.91 lbs.
Max. weight 1270 kg
2799.87 lbs.
Max load 425 kg
936.96 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 46 l
12.15 US gal | 10.12 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 700 kg
1543.24 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 415 kg
914.92 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4124 mm
162.36 in.
Width 1626 mm
64.02 in.
Height 1385 mm
54.53 in.
Wheelbase 2430 mm
95.67 in.
Front track 1331 mm
52.4 in.
Rear (Back) track 1320 mm
51.97 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 134 mm
5.28 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.48
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.4 m
34.12 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 and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum

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