After we have already advanced, here at Car Ledger , the arrival of a new, spicier version for the Opel Corsa family, under the name gsi , behold, the brand of lightning unveils some more information about its new 'pocket-rocket', whose arrival at dealers is already scheduled for September.
Available to order from July, the Opel Corsa GSi has, as the Rüsselsheim-based manufacturer has just revealed, with the contribution of a four-cylinder 1.4 liter turbocharged engine with 150 hp and 220 Nm of torque, combined with a six-speed manual gearbox. short. With maximum torque appearing between 3000 and 4500 rpm, and the response heralding itself particularly responsive in second and third gear.
Using in the chassis and suspension various components imported from the OPC version — which will not survive the WLTP — the Corsa GSi announces as benefits an acceleration capacity from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.9s, but also recoveries from 80 to 120 km/h, in fifth gear, in no more than 9.9s, with the announced top speed appearing at 207 km/h.
The small SUV with sporting ambitions also does not fail to comply with the limitations imposed by the future standard Euro 6d-TEMP, announcing a mixed consumption of 6.3-6.2 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 147-143 g/ km (NEDC).
Equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels and 215/40 tyres, the German car also has larger disc brakes.
Matching look
Supporting the technical arguments, an aesthetic complemented with a specific and sportier front bumper, a honeycomb front grille framed by two black bars imitating carbon (the same solution chosen for the mirror covers), skirts sides and a prominent rear spoiler, which, in addition to the visual attribute, also guarantees an additional downward aerodynamic effect, guarantee the brand. Also at the rear, a bulky bumper, with integrated chrome exhaust.
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Finally, in the cabin, the possibility of having bacquet-style front seats, by Recaro, in addition to the steering wheel, gearshift lever handle and pedals with aluminum covers, the latter being offered as standard.
Thus, only the prices of this Opel Corsa GSi, which, from September, should be circulating on Portuguese roads, remain to be known.