Opel Ascona 1,6
(1970 - 1975)
Car articles about Opel Ascona 1,6 by year
The era of sporty saloons began with the BMW 2002. Opel launched its first attacks on the Munich-based domain with its Ascona 19 SR, followed belatedly by Ford with the Escort RS 2000. Audi was the last to push for a place in the 100 hp society with the 80 GT. In 1973 a comparison test checked whether the newcomer from Ingolstadt could catch up with or even overtake its earlier competitors.
With the Ascona, Opel closed the gap between the Kadett and the Rekord in 1970. And with the 19 SR model variant, Opel entered into direct competition with BMW and Alfa Romeo. And it did surprisingly well. Walter Röhrl even won a World Rally Championship race and the European Rally Championship in the Ascona. The Opel Ascona was also a success in sales and many people still remember driving the reliable sedan to this day. This driving report focuses on the most powerful 19 SR model and shows it in current and historical pictures.
The new Ascona 1.6 N had a new but familiar look, and was refined in key areas compared to the previous model. Did it succeed? Answers are in the 1975 test report!
Current market prices for Opel Ascona 1,6
2-Door Sedan, 60 PS, 1196 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 60 PS, 1196 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 68 PS, 1584 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 68 PS, 1584 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 80 PS, 1584 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 80 PS, 1584 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 90 PS, 1897 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 90 PS, 1897 cm3
Station Wagon, 68 PS, 1584 cm3
Station Wagon, 80 PS, 1584 cm3
Station Wagon, 90 PS, 1897 cm3
Station Wagon, 68 PS, 1584 cm3
Station Wagon, 80 PS, 1584 cm3
Station Wagon, 90 PS, 1897 cm3
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