Opel Corsa A Sedan 1.2 S (55 Hp)
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Opel Corsa:
The Opel Corsa is a supermini car manufactured and marketed by Opel since 1982. The car is known as the Vauxhall Corsa in the United Kingdom. Before General Motors sold Opel and Vauxhall to PSA Group in 2017, the Corsa was also rebadged under the Chevrolet, Holden and Buick brands.
The Corsa was once the best-selling car in the world in 1998, recording 910,839 sales. At that time, the Corsa assembled on four continents, marketed under five different marques and offered in five body styles. By 2007, over 18 million Corsas had been sold globally....(Read more on Wikipedia)
A Sedan Overview:
Opel Corsa (A Sedan). With 68 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 740 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 16 s). The top speed reaches 152 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
Adequate for city driving, but can feel strained on highways. Offers a reasonable balance for daily commutes and light loads.
Fuel Economy
Moderate fuel consumption for its power output, typical for carburettor engines of the era, but not class-leading.
Best Use Case:
City / Suburban
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Economical to run and maintain
- • Compact and easy to maneuver in urban environments
- • Simple and generally reliable mechanicals
- • Affordable purchase price and low running costs
Cons:
- • Limited performance, especially with base engines
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Dated interior design and technology
- • Lacks modern comfort and refinement amenities
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Opel |
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| Model: | Corsa |
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| Generation: | A Sedan |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.2 S (55 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1982 |
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| End of production: | 1983 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 2 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 55 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 46 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 68 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | 12ST |
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| Engine displacement: | 1196 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 3 l |
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| Coolant: | 6.1 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 77.8 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 62.9 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.2:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.1 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 16 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 16 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 152 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.5 kg/Hp, 74.3 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 10.9 kg/Nm, 91.9 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 15.2 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 740 |
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| Max. weight: | 1215 |
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| Max load: | 475 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 430 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 3955 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1540 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1360 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2343 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1320 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1300 mm |
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| Ride height (ground clearance): | 140 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10 m |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Tires size | 145/70 R13 |
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| Wheel rims size | 13 |
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