Specifications: Opel Corsa A (facelift 1990) 1.6 GSi (98 Hp) 1990, 1991, 1992

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Opel Corsa A (facelift 1990) 1.6 GSi (98 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Corsa
Generation Corsa A (facelift 1990)
Modification (Engine) 1.6 GSi (98 Hp)
Start of production September, 1990 year
End of production May, 1992 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 9.1 l/100 km
25.85 US mpg
31.04 UK mpg
10.99 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 5.4 l/100 km
43.56 US mpg
52.31 UK mpg
18.52 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 7.2 l/100 km
32.67 US mpg
39.23 UK mpg
13.89 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.3 sec
Maximum speed 186 km/h
115.58 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.6 kg/Hp, 116 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.4 kg/Nm, 156.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 98 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 61.3 Hp/l
Torque 132 Nm @ 3400 rpm.
97.36 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code C16SEI
Engine displacement 1598 cm3
97.52 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 80 mm
3.15 in.
Piston Stroke 79.5 mm
3.13 in.
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 3.5 l
3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
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Coolant 6.1 l
6.45 US qt | 5.37 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 845 kg
1862.91 lbs.
Max. weight 1290 kg
2843.96 lbs.
Max load 445 kg
981.06 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
Dimensions
Length 3652 mm
143.78 in.
Width 1532 mm
60.31 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) 0.35
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 Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Drum
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 165/65 R14
Wheel rims size 14

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