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Opel Corsa A Sedan (facelift 1987) 1.2 S (55 Hp)
Overall Rating
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 (facelift 1987) Overview:
Opel Corsa (A Sedan (facelift 1987)). With 68 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 780 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 16.5 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.
1.2 S (55 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Basic performance, primarily suited for city driving where higher speeds are not a priority.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is acceptable for a small petrol engine, though not outstanding given its modest power output.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent fuel economy on diesel variants
- • Compact and easy to maneuver in urban environments
- • Simple, robust mechanics contribute to good reliability for its age
- • Affordable to buy and maintain
- • Practical sedan body style with decent trunk space
Cons:
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Limited comfort, especially on longer journeys
- • Noisy at higher speeds, particularly with smaller engines
- • Modest performance on entry-level petrol engines
- • Dated interior design and materials
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(A: 1985 - 1987).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Corsa |
| Generation: | A Sedan (facelift 1987) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.2 S (55 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1987 |
| End of production: | 1990 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 55 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 46 Hp/l [333mm more] |
| Torque: | 68 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 12ST, S12ST More details about the engine 12ST, S12ST |
| Engine displacement: | 1196 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3 l |
| Coolant: | 6.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 77.8 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 62.9 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.1 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 16.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 16.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 152 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.2 kg/Hp, 70.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 11.5 kg/Nm, 87.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 15.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 780 |
| Max. weight: | 1245 |
| Max load: | 465 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 430 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3955 mm mm [333mm more] |
| Width: | 1540 mm mm [8mm more] |
| Height: | 1360 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2343 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1320 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1300 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 140 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Tires size | 145/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 13 |
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