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Ascona
1978 Opel Ascona
Germany
Diesel
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Opel
Model
Ascona
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
B
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
2.0 D
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
58 hp
Power (kW)
43 kW
Torque
115 Nm (85 lb-ft)
Top speed
137 km/h
(85 mph)
0–60 mph
20.5 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
21.5 seconds
Displacement
1,998 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,333 mm
(170.6 in)
Width
1,670 mm
(65.7 in)
Height
1,380 mm
(54.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,518 mm
(99.1 in)
Curb weight
1,058 kg
(2,332 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 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
86.5 mm
(3.4 in)
Stroke
85 mm
(3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
22 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Brakes Material
Steel
Brake Caliper Colour
Black
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
50 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
8.1 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,380 mm
(54.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,375 mm
(54.1 in)
Turning Circle
10.1 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,500 kg
(3,307 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,000 kg
(2,205 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
500 kg
(1,102 lb)
Cargo Capacity
442 kg
(974 lb)
Max Roof Load
60 kg
(132 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Black
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Flat
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Flat
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Number of Spokes
4
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
2 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Optional
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Other Equipment
Driver Side
Optional
Clock
Optional
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Driver Side
Passenger Side
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Release Button
Yes
Flat Surface
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
380 litres
Design
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Entry Guard Material
Plastic
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Seat Colour
Black
Stitching Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Features
Comfort Features
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Single Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Belt Pretensioner
Driver: Yes
Passenger: Yes
Rear: -
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
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
3 of 6
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B
1975–1982
Year
1978
Powertrain
2.0 D
Horsepower
58 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Diesel
SedanSedan
RWD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Diesel