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    Opel-Vauxhall Corsa (D) OPC/VXR 2007-2014

    Opel Builds Most Powerful Corsa Ever
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    * 192 hp and top speed of 225 km/h
    * Pure Corsa driving fun
    * Corsa OPC world premiere in Geneva

    Rüsselsheim. Opel has shifted into top gear with the new Corsa. Following the successful market launch of the bestseller’s fourth generation, Opel now sends the sporty top version on to the road. The OPC model is the quintessential expression of the Corsa’s dynamic character, with top-level agility and vehicle control promising pure driving fun. Its 1.6-liter turbo engine with 141 kW/192 hp accelerates the compact three-door from zero to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds and enables a top speed of 225 km/h. The maximum torque of 230 Nm, which can be temporarily increased to over 260 Nm via an 'overboost' function, is delivered to the front wheels by the standard six-speed transmission. This level of performance provides the newest member of the sporty OPC family with superb propulsion power in all driving situations. For instance, accelerating from 80 to 120 km/h takes just 6.7 seconds in fifth gear. The Corsa OPC requires 7.9 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, a moderate figure in this performance class. It makes its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in early March, shortly before its market launch.

    The top-of-the-line Corsa’s look also reflects pure sportiness. The roof spoiler, as well as the powerful front and rear aprons with distinctive gill-like air intakes and outlets make the OPC a real eye-catcher. Elements such as the darkly contrasting diffuser with integrated, centrally located triangular tailpipe and specially designed exterior mirrors are just a few examples of how much attention to detail was put into further developing the Corsa’s bold, sporty character.

    The Corsa OPC’s chassis has a unique, even sportier character thanks to extensive modifications. Through intensive tuning drives on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, engineers were able to achieve a sophisticated balance of agile handling and pronounced vehicle control. Key modifications include a stronger rear axle profile and adjusted torsion beam rear axle weld-in angle, new spring/dampener tuning, lowering of the chassis by 10 mm and a larger stabilizer. The standard ESP system, which can be deactivated, has also been tuned to the car’s sporty character. The new Corsa OPC comes with 17-inch alloy wheels with 215/45 R17 tires ex works, while 18-inch rims and size 225 tires are available as an option. The large 16-inch brake system with blue painted brake calipers ensures powerful deceleration: the Corsa OPC boasts internally ventilated, 308 mm front disk brakes and 264 mm disk brakes at the rear.

    Sportiness also dominates the Corsa OPC’s cockpit. In addition to the typical OPC door sills, chrome-ringed instruments with red pointers and blue-ringed air vents (also available in silver), the flat-bottomed leather sports steering wheel is especially eye-catching. Also reminiscent of motor sport vehicles, the steering wheel features a blue (or optionally silver) ring at its crown, while the center console in piano lacquer finish and aluminum pedals underline the sporty, high quality ambience. Particularly striking are the newly developed Recaro sports seats with integrated head restraints. The race-car-like seats protect both the driver and front passenger with integrated side airbags − a world premiere for this type of seat.

    The introduction of the Corsa expands Opel’s OPC program to five model lines. The top-of-the-line Vectra OPC with 206 kW/280 hp is available as a sedan or station wagon. The Zafira OPC − the fastest production van in the world with a top speed of 231 km/h − and the Astra OPC both have a 177 kW/240 hp, two-liter turbo engine. The Meriva OPC is powered by an engine similar to that of the Corsa OPC: with 132 kW/180 hp and a top speed of over 220 km/h, the versatile five-seater is unique in the minivan segment.
    “The OPC models embody pure sportiness, infusing the brand with emotion and passion. That is why the OPC version fits brilliantly to the new Corsa, which is positioned as a young car offering plenty of fun,” says Alain Visser, Executive Director, European Opel Marketing.
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    wow, it is blue.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4
    wow, it is blue.....
    The islanders can have it also in red

    Vauxhall Corsa VXR
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    I'm kinda liking it... still prefer the Astra, but Axel Wierdemann has done some nice work there!

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    Quote Originally Posted by IWantAnAudiRS6
    I'm kinda liking it...
    Do you also like torque steering?

    260 Nm through front wheels without LSD....Sounds kinda fishy

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    i was waiting for this. It's a good looking car (but not as nice exterior-wise as the Clio 197) with a great interior. However, i also believe that there will be large amounts of torquesteer judging by the Astra VXR which torquesteered like a bitch apparently. Well done Vauxhall.

    EDIT: is that diffuser (copied from Renault, no doubt) real or fake? something about it makes it look fake to me
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    Quote Originally Posted by Revo
    Do you also like torque steering?

    260 Nm through front wheels without LSD....Sounds kinda fishy
    Imagine the Vectra OPC with 350Nm then...

    I think it's seriously ugly, and it really should stand no chance with the compelling opposition it faces (Clio RS and Cooper S Mk II amongst others).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer
    Imagine the Vectra OPC with 350Nm then...

    I think it's seriously ugly, and it really should stand no chance with the compelling opposition it faces (Clio RS and Cooper S Mk II amongst others).
    that will largely depend on the price...and I suspect the Opel will be cheaper.
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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4
    that will largely depend on the price...and I suspect the Opel will be cheaper.
    Cheaper than the Renault? Then it should be very cheap indeed.

    Of course it most probably will be cheaper than the Mini, but that car has other attributes that compensate the high asking price which in turn makes for more sales.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer
    Cheaper than the Renault? Then it should be very cheap indeed.

    Of course it most probably will be cheaper than the Mini, but that car has other attributes that compensate the high asking price which in turn makes for more sales.
    other attributes being snob-appeal?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Street_Dreamer
    EDIT: is that diffuser (copied from Renault, no doubt) real or fake? something about it makes it look fake to me
    Well it's 'real' in that it exists, but whether it's more cosmetic than effective is up for debate. Generally you need a flat underbody to channel a smooth airflow to the rear of the car for a diffuser to be genuinely effective, which I doubt this car will have.

    In terms of general shape the car looks similar to the Renaultsport 197, but in terms of the detailing it's been ricified in comparison. But I guess that would help appeal to the 'boy racer' market this car is being marketed toward. Also that plastic "piano-lacquer" finish in the interior is grotesquely tacky IMO.
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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4
    other attributes being snob-appeal?
    Yes. Well to some people that's very important...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer
    Yes. Well to some people that's very important...
    yep, it was just in the "shopping society" news, that the famous women frequenting Amsterdam's posh shopping district have replaced their Cayennes and Hummers with Minis.
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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4
    yep, it was just in the "shopping society" news, that the famous women frequenting Amsterdam's posh shopping district have replaced their Cayennes and Hummers with Minis.
    Those are good news if you ask me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer
    Those are good news if you ask me.
    yep, a Suzuki Alto would probably have been even more practical though...
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