Opel Ascona B

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 model year 1980 with, among other things, a new grid pattern in the grill and plastic bumpers. The cars could be delivered as 2- and 4-door sedans. In terms of level of equipment, the SR was the best, with a sports steering wheel, sports rims, a matte black field between the rear lights and more. In the 80s, Opel made a nice campaign model, called the Ascona J (Jung), which appeared as an "SR light". Among the engines delivered to Norway were the 1,3 S (75 GK), 1,9 S (90 HP). The Ascona was the sister model to 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.

1980 Opel Ascona B

Opel Ascona B

Opel Ascona B approved with 2,2 engine

An Ascona B before facelift in '79 in incredibly good condition (Pyrenées-Orientales FR, 2016).

Opel Ascona 1,2

1975-79 Ascona

Contemporary SR rims (Pyrenées-Orientales FR, 2016).

It is rare to see an original vinyl roof in such good condition (Pyrenées-Orientales FR, 2016).

Opel Ascona B 2,0

Opel Ascona B 400.

Opel Ascona B GTE

About the pictures

The car in the main picture is associated with a car workshop in Øyer. It is produced after the facelift. The orange car without extra lights is pictured at Saltnes in Østfold. The photo of the green car was taken on Veterans' Day 2022 in Tofte. The pictures of the Ascona with a vinyl roof were taken outside a small workshop in the Pyrenees-Orientales in the south of France. The car is equipped with a 1200 engine - an option that was never brought into Norway. Note the rims. SR rims. The picture of the orange car with extra lights was taken at the Veteranvbildagen in Tofte in 2022. The picture of the Ascona 400 was taken at the Oslo Motor Show at Oslo Varemesse Lillestrøm in 2019. The gray Ascona GTE was photographed at the Oslo Motor Show in 2023. The GTE received a 2,0 ,105 engine with injection of XNUMX hp.

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