[hallgeir]

Originally Posted by OpelGT-de yes correct, some additions: 1.9 low compression (75 hp) and and 1.2 low compression (55 hp) were not available for the Ascona/Manta A vehicles. 1.6 S high compression had 75 or 80 hp. The 1.6 S 80 hp head is a real rarity. In combination with a 1.9.s or 2.0 s engine block, the engine runs fantastic. btw, very very few cars (less than 50) with the 1,7 engine were built for the Egypt market.

Really!? I didn`t know that. I had one in -79 -80 -81 and -82, and I loved it. If I remember correctly the badging said: ASCONA 16S, with a red S. Wish I had it now.......