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Opel Corsa 1.0

General information

ModelOpel Corsa 1.0
Year1998
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size973 ccm (59.37 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement973 ccm (59.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 3 cylinder
Max power54.00 PS (40 kW or 53 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque82.00 Nm (8.4 kgf-m or 60.5 ft.lbs) at 2800 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke72.5 x 78.6 mm (2.9 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0551 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors3
Passenger space3820 litres (1,009 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (409.4 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight984 kg (2,169.3 pounds)
Overall length3820 mm (150.4 inches)
Overall width1610 mm (63.4 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheelbase2450 mm (96.5 inches)
Fuel capacity44.0 litres (11.62 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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