Specifications: Opel Corsa A (facelift 1987) 1.6 GSi (100 Hp) 1988, 1989, 1990

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Opel Corsa A (facelift 1987) 1.6 GSi (100 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Corsa
Generation Corsa A (facelift 1987)
Modification (Engine) 1.6 GSi (100 Hp)
Start of production 1988 year
End of production 1990 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 7.5 l/100 km
31.36 US mpg
37.66 UK mpg
13.33 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9 sec
Maximum speed 188 km/h
116.82 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.2 kg/Hp, 122 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.1 kg/Nm, 164.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 100 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 62.6 Hp/l
Torque 135 Nm @ 3400 rpm.
99.57 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code E16SE
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 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 3.5 l
3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
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Coolant 6.4 l
6.76 US qt | 5.63 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 820 kg
1807.79 lbs.
Max. weight 1260 kg
2777.82 lbs.
Max load 440 kg
970.03 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 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) 0.35
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 brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Drum
Tires size 175/65 R14
Wheel rims size 14

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