Specifications: Opel Corsa B (facelift 1997) 1.6i 16V (106 Hp) 1997, 1998, 1999

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Opel Corsa B (facelift 1997) 1.6i 16V (106 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Corsa
Generation Corsa B (facelift 1997)
Modification (Engine) 1.6i 16V (106 Hp)
Start of production December, 1997 year
End of production September, 1999 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 10.8 l/100 km
21.78 US mpg
26.16 UK mpg
9.26 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.1 l/100 km
38.56 US mpg
46.31 UK mpg
16.39 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 7.8 l/100 km
30.16 US mpg
36.22 UK mpg
12.82 km/l
CO2 emissions 186 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 10 sec
Maximum speed 192 km/h
119.3 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.9 kg/Hp, 112.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.4 kg/Nm, 157.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 106 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 66.3 Hp/l
Torque 148 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
109.16 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code X16XE
Engine displacement 1598 cm3
97.52 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 79 mm
3.11 in.
Piston Stroke 81.5 mm
3.21 in.
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 3.25 l
3.43 US qt | 2.86 UK qt
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Coolant 5.6 l
5.92 US qt | 4.93 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 942 kg
2076.75 lbs.
Max. weight 1415 kg
3119.54 lbs.
Max load 473 kg
1042.79 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 260 l
9.18 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1050 l
37.08 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 46 l
12.15 US gal | 10.12 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 3740 mm
147.24 in.
Width 1610 mm
63.39 in.
Height 1420 mm
55.91 in.
Wheelbase 2443 mm
96.18 in.
Front track 1385 mm
54.53 in.
Rear (Back) track 1390 mm
54.72 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 140 mm
5.51 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.35
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
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 185/60 R14
Wheel rims size 14

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