In January 2010 Opel will present a re-make version of their successful Corsa hatchback. Changes will include: a new engine line-up, chassis improvements and a steering recalibration. Like always it will be offered in two versions: coupe-like three-door and the family friendly five-door model.
The engine line-up will include two gasoline engines: 1.2- and 1.4-liter Twinport variants each available in two versions with different outputs and two diesel engines: 1.7 CDTI 130 hp with 300 Nm and 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX with 95 hp. Fuel consumptions range between 5.0 and 5.5 liter/100 km, with maximum CO2 emissions of only 129 g/km.
The 2010 Corsa will also come with a revised chassis with new set-ups for the steering and suspension systems: dampers in the front and the rear have been re-tuned to further improve the ride comfort without compromising the driving dynamics. At the same time, engineers have opted for new, softer jounce bumpers in the front struts. The ecoFLEX models also get softer jounce bumpers in the rear. All diesel variants are also equipped with new, softer front springs.
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The German automaker, Opel, has just revealed their latest special edition tuner creation, the Corsa Color Edition. Starting at 14,995 euros, the sporty Corsa is the perfect platform for entry level automotive enthusiasts to start with, and then make of it what they will.
The new Corsa Color Edition features big black 17 inch alloy wheels that are also available in silver, dark tinted rear taillights, a blacked out grill and chromed exhaust tips. Under the hood there is a 1.2 Liter version of GM’s ECOTEC four cylinder engine that makes a reasonable 80 HP.
However, the most attractive feature of the special edition Opel is the roof, the contrast between the all white body and the blacked out roof is one of those touches more often reserved for high priced vehicles like Audis and Mercedes Benzs. Either way, the Corsa Color Edition would make a great tuner car.
Opel Corsa received a new package from the German tuner Lexmaul, a tuner who specializes in German vehicles. The kit features new side skirts, front grille, a front lip spoiler, a rear air diffuser, new exhaust tip and a 2-piece roof spoiler.
If you could pick up a Corsa in the U.S., the new package would cost around $1,200. Other options include new alloy wheels in 16, 17, 18 or 19-inch or an ECU update (that’s another $1,200).
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The Euro-only Opel Corsa OPC is one of the most powerful cars in its class and with its 192 hp. That kind of power in a small car is more than enough, but as you know, in the world of tuning there are no limits. Lexmaul, a German tuner, unveiled their tuning program for the Corsa OPC.
Lexmaul added more boost to the 1.6-liter turbo engine, which elevated it to 210 hp. For better stability Lexmaul offers also a new suspension system, which lowers the car with 40 millimeters in the front and 50 millimeters in the rear. Price of the kit: €900 (current exchange rates: $1,253).
Opel revealed today two new models to its line-up: the ecoFlex version for the Corsa and Astra. With a CO2 emissions of just 109 (Corsa 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX) and 119 g/km (Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFLEX), the two models require just 4.1 and 4.5 liters of diesel, respectively, per 100 km (that is about 58 mpg for the Corsa and 52 mpg for the Astra).
While these figures are impressive, they still do not beat Volkswagen’s Bluemotion diesel technology. But for Opel this is a step in the right direction for the European car buyer. Also if high millage diesels gain traction in the U.S., Opel may end up sharing the technology with some of its other General Motors cousins.
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If you’re driving in a big crowded city then you sure dream for a car such as Corsa OPC, the furious 202HP “race car” prepared by Steinmetz. The new Corsa offers a modified exhaust which not only gives an extra 10 HP but provides a deeper note too. Wheel and tyre combinations from 16” to 19”are also available on the car, the ST3 can be fitted in size 8.0J x 19“ and the ST4 in 8.0J x 18“. The powerful engine develops 141kZ/192HP as standard, has been improved with 7kW/10HP due to the use of the new left/right silencer system.
The package offers also a lowering kit and so it brings the car 30 mm nearer to the tarmac. This reduces the vehicle’s roll tendency and lowers the centre of gravity which means that the car will have better road- holding. Regarding the aerodynamics, the power of the front is emphasised by a front grille Type II in combination with its vertical double strut and 2-piece front spoiler. The front and rear sections are linked by the new Steinmetz designer stripes in silver or anthracite. The interior is enhanced by foot mats with stainless steel.
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German Economics Minister Michael Glos and Minister-President of the German State of Thuringia Dieter Althaus were present as actress Esther Schweins drove the ten-millionth
Opel Corsa off the production lines at the plant in Eisenach
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The 500,000th new
Opel Corsa will be registered in December 2007. Since its sales start around 14 months ago, the model has been successfully positioned throughout Europe and continues to lead large markets such as Germany and the United Kingdom. Opel was able to increase Corsa registrations across Europe in the first 11 months of 2007 by around 50 percent compared to the same last-year period. This puts Opel’s successful model far ahead of other German competitors in the segment, who all had at least 45,000 fewer vehicle registrations than the Corsa
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Opel Corsa celebrates its 25th birthday on August 30. Production first began on the Opel Corsa in 1982 at General Motors España’s plant in Figueruelas (Zaragoza). This anniversary coincides with the production of the eight millionth Corsa model at the Figueruelas plant: a Corsa OPC in magma red. With a 1.6-liter ECOTEC turbo engine (141 kW/192 hp), the OPC variant is the most powerful series production Corsa ever built. Combining the number of Corsa models produced in Spain with those (...
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Opel presents a range of especially economical and low-emission vehicles at the IAA in Frankfurt (September 13 – 23, 2007). The current models showcase how automotive technology will look in the near future: the Corsa Hybrid concept car uses innovative technology with starter generator and stop/start automatic transmission which contributes to an average consumption of about 3,75 liters of diesel per 100 km (99 g CO2/km). The Vectra Flexpower with a 2.0-liter turbo engine designed for operation with bioethanol/gasoline mix also makes its debut at the IAA.
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