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Opel Corsa 1.2 Twinport

General information

ModelOpel Corsa 1.2 Twinport
Year2007
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating65.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1229 ccm (74.99 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving5.8 litres/100 km (40.56 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags6. Optional front air bags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1229 ccm (74.99 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power80.00 PS (59 kW or 79 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque110.00 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.1 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke73.4 x 72.6 mm (2.9 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed168.0 km/h (104.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)13.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0708 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3/5
Passenger space4760 litres (1,258 gallons)
Cargo space285 litres (75 gallons)
Optional cargo space1050 litres (277 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringOptional traction control. Optional Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1130 kg (2,491.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1555 kg (3,428.2 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length3850 mm (151.6 inches)
Overall width1720 mm (67.7 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity45.0 litres (11.89 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR11790
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions124.9 g/km
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