Specifications: Opel Corsa A (facelift 1990) 1.5 D (50 Hp) 1990, 1991, 1992

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Opel Corsa A (facelift 1990) 1.5 D (50 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Corsa
Generation Corsa A (facelift 1990)
Modification (Engine) 1.5 D (50 Hp)
Start of production 1990 year
End of production 1992 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3-5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 6 l/100 km
39.2 US mpg
47.08 UK mpg
16.67 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 4 l/100 km
58.8 US mpg
70.62 UK mpg
25 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 5.7 l/100 km
41.27 US mpg
49.56 UK mpg
17.54 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 17.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 17.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 16.6 sec
Maximum speed 151 km/h
93.83 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 16.8 kg/Hp, 59.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.3 kg/Nm, 107.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 50 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre 33.6 Hp/l
Torque 90 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
66.38 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code 15D, 4EC1
Engine displacement 1488 cm3
90.8 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 76 mm
2.99 in.
Piston Stroke 82 mm
3.23 in.
Compression ratio 23:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 3.75 l
3.96 US qt | 3.3 UK qt
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Coolant 6.4 l
6.76 US qt | 5.63 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 840 kg
1851.88 lbs.
Max. weight 1315 kg
2899.08 lbs.
Max load 475 kg
1047.2 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 270 l
9.53 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1060 l
37.43 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 42 l
11.1 US gal | 9.24 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 800 kg
1763.7 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 400 kg
881.85 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 3652 mm
143.78 in.
Width 1535 mm
60.43 in.
Height 1365 mm
53.74 in.
Wheelbase 2343 mm
92.24 in.
Front track 1320 mm
51.97 in.
Rear (Back) track 1307 mm
51.46 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 140 mm
5.51 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.36
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10 m
32.81 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Coil spring
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 165/65 R14
Wheel rims size 5J x 14

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