Specifications: Opel Ascona B (facelift 1979) 1.3 N (60 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981

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Opel Ascona B (facelift 1979) 1.3 N (60 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Ascona
Generation Ascona B (facelift 1979)
Modification (Engine) 1.3 N (60 Hp)
Start of production 1979 year
End of production 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 2-4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 18 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 18 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 17.1 sec
Maximum speed 145 km/h
90.1 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 15.1 kg/Hp, 66.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.6 kg/Nm, 103.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 60 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 46.3 Hp/l
Torque 94 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
69.33 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Engine Model/Code 13N, 13NB
Engine displacement 1297 cm3
79.15 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 75 mm
2.95 in.
Piston Stroke 73.4 mm
2.89 in.
Compression ratio 8.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 2.5 l
2.64 US qt | 2.2 UK qt
Coolant 5.8 l
6.13 US qt | 5.1 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 905 kg
1995.18 lbs.
Max. weight 1365 kg
3009.31 lbs.
Max load 460 kg
1014.13 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 380 l
13.42 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 50 l
13.21 US gal | 11 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1000 kg
2204.62 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 485 kg
1069.24 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4321 mm
170.12 in.
Width 1670 mm
65.75 in.
Height 1380 mm
54.33 in.
Wheelbase 2518 mm
99.13 in.
Front track 1380 mm
54.33 in.
Rear (Back) track 1375 mm
54.13 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 130 mm
5.12 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.46
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.1 m
33.14 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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