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Initially, the Ascona was to be produced as the Kadett C, and the first prototypes were made in this form. At the same time, the head of Opel, Bob Lutz, proposed to create a new model range. This is how the independent Ascona range was born.

The first generation car with the "A" index was produced in three body styles - a 2-door sedan, a 4-door sedan, and a station wagon. Also, on the basis of the 4-door sedan, a special police car was produced.

Rear-wheel drive Ascona was equipped with 12S / 16N, 16S, 19S, 19E-US engines with carburetor or electronic enginektor, and a four-speed manual or three-speed automatic gearbox.

The second generation appeared in 1975 and received the "B" index. The exterior had many features in common with the first generation model. The classic layout has also been preserved: the engine is in front, the rear wheels are leading. The suspension is comfortable and durable, independent in front, dependent on the rear - axle.

The Ascona B had a diverse range of powertrains: 1.3 L N / 60 HP, 1.3 L S / 75 HP, 1.6 L N / 60 HP, 1.9 L N / 75 HP, 2.0 L N / 90 HP, 2.0 L S / 100 HP, 2.0 L E / 110 HP and diesel 2.0 l D / 60 l....

In 1981, the Ascona C was released, built on a new General Motors platform called "J-Car". This generation had little in common with the previous one and surpasses it in many respects. Thanks to the transverse arrangement of the engine, the interior has become more spacious and comfortable. The Ascona C was available with a 2- or 4-door sedan or 5-door hatchback. To increase the body's resistance to corrosion, Opel specialists made the sills, doors and trunk lid from galvanized sheet.

Constant high demand for the obes modelwas baked thanks to a fairly practical and reliable design, as well as a wide range of carburetor engines with a gas distribution mechanism of the OHC type with hydraulic pushers.

The range of engines consisted of four carburetor engines: 1.3 L N / 60 HP. sec., 1.3 l S / 75 l. sec., 1.6 l N / 75 l. sec., 1.6 l S / 82 l. with.

The maximum speed of the Ascona is from 140 to 180 km / h. Many of these powertrains are borrowed from the Opel Kadett. The engines were aggregated with a 4-speed manual gearbox. Instead of it, on request, it was possible to install a 3-speed automatic machine (on any engine, forRome 13N). Four versions were produced: Standard, Luxus, Berlina, and the SR sports car.

The interior was distinguished by a simple and functional finish. The original dashboard went into the console. The tachometer was installed only starting from the GL version. The "wiper" and washer on the tailgate of the hatchback were also installed starting from the GL version. But the most expensive version of SR / SRi, in addition to power accessories and headlight wipers, was also equipped with sports seats and a Recaro three-spoke steering wheel.

Front suspension - traditional McPherson with rigid lower arms and stabilizerlateral stability, and the rear one is semi-independent with two longitudinal levers connected to a continuous axle by a torsion beam and shortened variable-section springs.

In 1982, a number of power units were supplemented by a diesel 1.6 L D / 55 hp. with., injection 1.8 l LE / 115 l. with. with LE-Jetronic injection system and 5-speed manual gearbox. For an additional fee, it became possible to install a power steering, power windows, electric mirrors and an on-board computer. In 1982, Ascona became the best-selling medium carlassa in Germany.

1983 saw the introduction of options such as central locking and heated door mirrors. Sport shock absorbers were introduced to the SR model with the 1.8L LE engine. The rear brakes were equipped with an automatic feed system.

In 1984, the first face lifting was carried out. It was decided to change the name of the Ascona trim levels. The basic version became known as LS, Luxus - GL, Berlina - GLS, SR - GT. All models began to be equipped with a radiator grille from the GT model, large hubcaps, adjustable seats, an improved dashboard, internal adjustmentlivery of mirrors. There was a height-adjustable steering column and a start-stop system for the 1.3 S engine. Changes in the design of the clutch and optical elements.

In 1985, the 1.8i injection engine with a three-way catalyst appeared.

In 1986 he undergoes the second face lifting. The headlights and taillights took on different forms. The radiator grille, ventilation grilles and the front spoiler were painted to match the color of the car. In 1987, new engines appeared: 1.6i with three-way catalyst and Multec mono-injector (75 hp), and 2.0i with three-way catalyst and engineby Bosh Motronic (115 hp, 130 hp without catalyst).

Ascona C at one time enjoyed great success in almost all European countries. In August 1988, it was decided to stop production of the Opel Ascona. She gave way to Vectra A.

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