’81: market debut, versions of the two-door and four-door sedan and the 5-door fastback, gasoline engines 1.3 i 1.6; ’82: engine 1.8; ’83: 5-gear box; ’87: engine 2.0; ’88: the end of production.
► Technical data
bodies: since: 2- and 4-door: dim. 4365/1670/1395 mm, poj. luggage. 510 l; 5-door: dim. 4265/1670/ 1385 mm, trunk 445/1215 l.
Motors: gasoline, 4-cyl.: 1.3/69-75 KM, 1.6/75-82 KM, 1.8/84-112 KM, 2.0/115 KM.
Burning from 7,4 1/100 km (1.3); diesels: 1.6/55 KM, burning from 6 1/100 km.
Chassis: front drive (in front of 1981 r. rear); suspend.: front independent. wishbones long. and prev., stabilizer / rear torsionally flexible axle.
► Faults
• engine and gearbox oil leaks
• deficiencies in interior finish
• annoying faults of the suspension and chassis
• corrosion of the body and exhaust system
Parts prices in PLN
reflector 513
front fender 466
complete clutch 803
brake pads (front) 167
front door glass 215
timing drive 63
Opel Ascona 1.8, 1986 r.
► Summary
Cars that are usually in poor condition offer a very spacious interior in return, large trunk and a large load capacity. Purchased at a reasonable price, they can be useful for carrying heavier loads, np. for building. Fairly economical engines, but already obsolete design. Spacious interior. Wear and tear. Nuisance failures