It was slightly wider, slightly longer and slightly faster than its predecessor. The Ascona B was a car that was on many people's wish lists.
Model history
The Ascona B was produced in the model years 1975-1981. The model received a small facelift from the 1980 model year, including a new checkered pattern in the grille and plastic bumpers. The cars could be delivered as 2- and 4-door sedans. In terms of equipment, the SR was the most expensive, with a sports steering wheel, sports rims, matte black area between the taillights and more. In the 80s, Opel made a nice campaign model, called the Ascona J (Jung) which appeared to be an "SR light".
Among the engines delivered to Norway were the 1.3 S (75 HP), 1.9 S (90 HP). The Ascona's sister model was the more sporty model Manta. Ascona B could also be delivered with larger engines, such as 2.0 S (100 HP), 2.0 E with injection 110 HP, as well as 2.4 E (144 HP). The Ascona 400 did well in WRC rally with a trimmed version of the 2.4 liter engine.
A good exterior and a pleasant interior
The Asconas became popular, both as family cars - and later as youth cars. The cars had a great, GM-inspired design - and ran well. I myself have driven a 1.9 S when it was relatively new - and I am left with a good impression. On the road, it delivered well in all branches. It was a car that was easy to like.
About the pictures
The green car in the main photo was attached to a car repair shop in Øyer when the photo was taken. It was produced after a facelift and is now for sale. See advertisement. The orange car without auxiliary lights is pictured at Saltnes in Østfold. The photo of the green car was taken at the Veteranbildagen 2022 in Tofte. The photos of the Ascona with a vinyl roof were taken outside a small workshop in the Pyrenees-Orientales in southern France. The car is equipped with a 1200 engine - an option that was never brought to Norway. Note the rims. SR rims. The photo of the orange car with auxiliary lights was taken at the Veteranbildagen in Tofte in 2022. The photo of the Ascona 400 was taken at the Oslo Motor Show at Oslo Varemesse Lillestrøm in 2019. The gray Ascona GT/E was photographed at the Oslo Motor Show in 2023. The GT/E got a 2.0 engine with injection of 105 hp.
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