Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Opel Corsa brings in the OPC "Nürburgring Edition"

From mid-June, the Opel Corsa is in the "OPC Nürburgring Edition" based on the recently renewed Corsa can be ordered. From the new Corsa OPC version in the first year, about 500 units are planned. The price for this edition start at 27 650 euros. For the extra power reserves provide modified engine management systems and turbocharger, an exhaust system with reduced back pressure and the transition to 100-octane fuel.

The performance of the 1.6-liter turbo engine is so OPC at 154 kW/210 hp. The maximum torque of the basic version is increased to 250 to 280 Newton meters, the respective maximum value in the short time available on overboost is applied to the turbocharger. Also comes on the front axle, a mechanical slip differential is used.

In addition, the body was once again deeply set. There are also newly developed spring and damper units from Bilstein, and a new lightweight Brembo brake system of the specialists at the front with specially developed high-performance brake pads. The control algorithms of the chassis-side assistance systems, ABS, traction control TC and the electronic stability program ESP ¬ were specialists at the Opel Performance Center, the new configuration accordingly reconfigured.

Of the visual highlights of the Corsa OPC "Nürburgring Edition" are the two exclusive exterior colors "Apple green and" Henna ", and newly designed 8 x 18-inch forged aluminum wheels in matte gray finish, combined with the tire size 225/35 R 18 V. Other distinguishing features of the existing Corsa OPC is a front spoiler lip, a new twin-pipe exhaust system made of stainless steel and Nürburgring logos on the B-pillars.

The interior is striking with entry-skirts (black, red lettering "Nürburgring"), white stitching on the front Recaro sport seats, the back seat and the hand brake and gear shift console. There are also special Nurburgring embossed in the front seats and a steering wheel insert in Piano Black.

The Corsa OPC "Nürburgring Edition" accelerates in 6.8 seconds to 100 km / h. The intermediate sprint from 80 to 120 km / h in 5th Gang completed the compact sports in 6.2 seconds and is 230 km / h even in the very front top speed in its class.

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