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Ascona
1972 Opel Ascona
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1972
Make
Opel
Model
Ascona
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
A1
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.2 S Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
60 hp
Power (kW)
44 kW
Torque
88 Nm (65 lb-ft)
Top speed
137 km/h
(85 mph)
0–60 mph
18 seconds
0–100 km/h
19 seconds
Displacement
1,196 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,124 mm
(162.4 in)
Width
1,626 mm
(64.0 in)
Height
1,385 mm
(54.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,430 mm
(95.7 in)
Curb weight
845 kg
(1,863 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,400 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,400 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
15W-40
20W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
79 mm
(3.1 in)
Stroke
61 mm
(2.4 in)
Compression Ratio
9 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
46 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
8.3 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,331 mm
(52.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,320 mm
(52.0 in)
Turning Circle
9.76 m
Ground Clearance
134 mm
(5.3 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
970 mm
(38.2 in)
Head Room, Rear
947 mm
(37.3 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,064 mm
(41.9 in)
Leg Room, Rear
775 mm
(30.5 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,346 mm
(53.0 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,295 mm
(51.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,346 mm
(53.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,295 mm
(51.0 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,270 kg
(2,800 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
700 kg
(1,543 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
415 kg
(915 lb)
Cargo Capacity
425 kg
(937 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
Folding
Manual
House Colour
Silver
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Other Equipment
Ashtray
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
560 litres
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Collapsible
Yes
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car
Ascona
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Ascona Standard
1970–1989
Ascona Sedan Generations
1 of 6
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A1
1970–1973
Year
1972
Powertrain
1.2 S Manual
Horsepower
60 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
RWD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline