Specifications: Opel Corsa A Sedan (facelift 1987) 1.2 S (55 Hp) 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

Opel Corsa A Sedan (facelift 1987) 1.2 S (55 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Corsa
Generation Corsa A Sedan (facelift 1987)
Modification (Engine) 1.2 S (55 Hp)
Start of production 1987 year
End of production 1990 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 7.1 l/100 km
33.13 US mpg
39.79 UK mpg
14.08 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 16.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 16.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 15.7 sec
Maximum speed 152 km/h
94.45 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 14.2 kg/Hp, 70.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 11.5 kg/Nm, 87.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 55 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 46 Hp/l
Torque 68 Nm @ 2200 rpm.
50.15 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code 12ST, S12ST
Engine displacement 1196 cm3
72.98 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 77.8 mm
3.06 in.
Piston Stroke 62.9 mm
2.48 in.
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
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 780 kg
1719.61 lbs.
Max. weight 1245 kg
2744.76 lbs.
Max load 465 kg
1025.15 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 430 l
15.19 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 42 l
11.1 US gal | 9.24 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 3955 mm
155.71 in.
Width 1540 mm
60.63 in.
Height 1360 mm
53.54 in.
Wheelbase 2343 mm
92.24 in.
Front track 1320 mm
51.97 in.
Rear (Back) track 1300 mm
51.18 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 140 mm
5.51 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.38
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 4 gears, manual transmission
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Tires size 145/70 R13
Wheel rims size 13

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