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Opel Ascona

1970 – 1988 · GERMANY

Opel›Ascona

The Opel Ascona, a spacious family car belonging to Europe's D-segment, was manufactured by Opel, a German automaker, from 1970 to 1988. Its production spanned three distinct generations, evolving from a rear-wheel-drive vehicle to a front-wheel-drive J-car derivative. The Ascona was strategically developed to meet the needs of consumers, bridging the gap within Opel's lineup as the Opel Rekord continued to increase in size over time. Named after the picturesque lakeside resort in Ticino, Switzerland, the Opel Ascona originated from a special edition Opel Rekord P1 sold in Switzerland during the 1950s. In 1968, the manufacturer reintroduced the name

3 generations of the Opel Ascona

Version	Years	Engine	Gearbox	Drive	Body
Opel Ascona A	1970 to 1978	naturally aspirated inline-four	Manual	RWD	SEDAN, WAGON, COUPE
Opel Ascona B	1975 to 1981	inline-four	Manual	RWD	SEDAN
Opel Ascona C	1981 to 1988	naturally aspirated inline-four	Auto, Manual	FWD	SEDAN, HATCHBACK, COUPE