Specifications: Opel Corsa A (facelift 1987) 1.2i (45 Hp) 1988, 1989, 1990

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Opel Corsa A (facelift 1987) 1.2i (45 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Corsa
Generation Corsa A (facelift 1987)
Modification (Engine) 1.2i (45 Hp)
Start of production 1988 year
End of production 1990 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3-5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 7.2 l/100 km
32.67 US mpg
39.23 UK mpg
13.89 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 4.4 l/100 km
53.46 US mpg
64.2 UK mpg
22.73 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 6.2 l/100 km
37.94 US mpg
45.56 UK mpg
16.13 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 18 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 18 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 17.1 sec
Maximum speed 143 km/h
88.86 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 16.4 kg/Hp, 60.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.3 kg/Nm, 108.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 45 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 37.6 Hp/l
Torque 80 Nm @ 2200-2600 rpm.
59 lb.-ft. @ 2200-2600 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code C12NZ
Engine displacement 1196 cm3
72.98 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 79 mm
3.11 in.
Piston Stroke 61 mm
2.4 in.
Compression ratio 7.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 3 l
3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt
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Coolant 6.1 l
6.45 US qt | 5.37 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 740 kg
1631.42 lbs.
Max. weight 1220 kg
2689.64 lbs.
Max load 480 kg
1058.22 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 3622 mm
142.6 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) 0.36
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 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Coil spring
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 165/70 R13
Wheel rims size 13

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