Opel Corsa OPC: 207 HP Sport Version - From almost any model there are now a sports version. The Opel Corsa OPC is low compared to other vehicles but particularly pronounced. The Rüsselsheim have conjured 207 hp for the Mini-athletes from the sleeve. He suggests, at least in terms of horsepower, VW Polo GTI, Ford Fiesta ST or Renault Clio RS but a whole lot. What else is everything to discover the new Hesse-athlete who runs up to 230 km / h top speed, except a lot of power from the 1.6-liter turbo petrol engine, we tell you in this article.
Regardless of whether the country roads in the Taunus, the urban jungle of Berlin or the green hell around the Nürburgring - with the Opel Corsa OPC, the developers plan combining uncompromising sportiness with a high everyday practicality. And in terms of performance there is the competition can ever leave behind. If you look at the pure performance, the approximately four meters short powerhouse with 207 hp and 280 Nm in this category is clearly the best in class. Only the Clio RS can compete with its nearly 200 hp.
Thus, the small one with so much power remains on the tarmac and does not pick up, there is a large aerodynamic package with a heavily shaped hood with small scoop, powerful sill on the sides and of course the serial rear spoiler, the more downforce on the rear axle should generate. Back ensure of a diffuser surrounded Remus tailpipes of the dual exhaust system for a more sporty touch.
In order not to fly off the road, dampers are installed in the so-called FSD sports suspension that automatically adjust the frequency of movement of the body. Who wants the standard ESP for even more driving pleasure can of course also be completely disabled. But whether or not ESP: After just 6.8 seconds the speedometer shows were used 100 km / h and only at 230 km / h circuit. When consuming the developers give only 7.5 liters to 100 km. For safe deceleration 308 mm provide large slices that hide behind the series rims in turbine design, are mounted on the standard performance tires from Michelin 215/45 R17 format. If you want more racing feel, which can also be the performance package with 330 mm Brembo brakes, 18-inch aluminum rims and mechanical differential order. An exact date for the market launch and prices are not yet fixed.
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