Ascona 400 brochure

Opel Ascona 400

Ascona 400 Original Dealers brochure

Here's an original Ascona 400 brochure from back in 1983 or whenever. Here's a transcript of the text...

There's (399) more where that came from!

This is one of a very small batch of very special Opel Asconas. We called it Ascona 400 because that's how many there will be. And while the majority will win themselves a place in connoisseurs' collections, some of them are destined to win International fame.

The standard Opel Ascona is renowned for its superb dynamic qualities and outstanding reliability. The Ascona 400 exploits that sporting potential to the full. In addition to its sophisticated 16-valve engine, performance was boosted still further by intensive wind tunnel testing, resulting in a lower drag coefficient and increased stability (front end lift was cut by 50%, while that of the rear was reduced by almost 100%!). And although the Ascona 400 makes a spectacular yet practical road car, its design makes it easy to prepare for effective competition use.

Look what it offers:-

• 2.4 litre, 16-valve engine with crossflow head and chain-driven, twin over-head camshafts
• 144 bhp (DIN) at 5200 rpm, 155 lb/ft torque at 3800 rpm
• 5-bearing crankshaft with 8 balance weights
• Electronic fuel injection
• 5-speed gearbox with heavy-duty close-ratio version also available
• 9" single dry-plate clutch
• Choice of 3.18:1 or 3.45:1 rear axle ratios
• 80% locking differential
• Gas-filled shock absorbers
• Specially up-rated front and rear suspension with 5-link back axle
• Light alloy 6Jx15 wheels with ultra-low profile 205/50 VR 15 steel-braced tyres
• Front and rear spoilers, plus side spoilers, linking wheel arch extensions.

Performance: 0-62 in 7.6 seconds. Top speed (depending on rear-axle ratio) 125+ mph