Monday, May 9, 2011

Opel Corsa OPC Nrburgring Edition, from 24,000 €

After giving us a few days ago a brief taste of the enormous potential of latest mechanical and dynamic creation of the department "Opel Performance Center (OPC), the House of Lightning has finally found their cards to reveal all the details of the Opel Corsa OPC Nürburgring Edition . The manufacturer of the special series of Rüsselsheim, in this version dedicated to the famous German circuit and produced only 500 units, move even higher performance limits due to an increase of horses leading up to the threshold power of 210 hp.

In addition to increased power, was not overlooked a sharp improvement in handling qualities, which, together with a range of sports accessories make this special Opel Corsa, a "juicy" sports offered at € 24,000, a price very favorable given the content. The cosmetic changes than the standard version of the OPC, are minimal, but immediately recognizable.

The front received a new aerodynamic splitter much more pronounced, while the rear gains a new sports exhaust double quote in the middle of starvation and air extractor made of stainless steel, replacing the former terminal's central triangular form. The austere interior, and sports immediately attract the eye through the Recaro bucket seats upholstered in leather and with integrated headrests, custom embroidered with the symbol of the Nürburgring on the headrests, which is also reflected in the brushed aluminum sill.

Other details such as the aluminum sports pedals, steering wheel and gear lever short complement the exhibition racing. Obviously, the more emotions arising from gifts donated by fast acceleration and performance prepared by the 1.6-liter turbo OPC engineers, who worked on the occasion of supercharging pressure and the electronic management of reinvigorating the full 18 hp engine (for a total of 210 hp).

The result is a very specific power of 131.4 hp per liter, a real record for the category, while the maximum torque increased from 230 to 260 Nm to 280 Nm further raise if you use the overboost. According to data reported by the House, the Opel Corsa OPC Nürburgring Edition burn sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in just 6.8 seconds (- 0.4 seconds compared to the standard model) and resumed the fifth gear from 80 to 120 km / h in 6.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 230 km / h.

Although after the performance data could overshadow, the German state consumption and pollutant emissions in the combined cycle more than satisfactory to the sporting nature of this car, which are respectively of 7.6 l/100 km and 178 g / km of CO2. The performance upgrade is accompanied of course by a series of special amenities, from new set of alloy wheels specific 18-inch with 225/35 R18 tires that have necessitated a widening of the front and rear wheel arches.

The suspension was instead equipped with special Bilstein dampers that lower the car by 20 mm by 15 mm front and rear. The braking system has been upgraded with a new device developed by specialists and is distinguished by Brembo ventilated discs by the Grand Chamber "bites" by four-piston calipers, set the device to work with anti-lock brake (ABS) and the electronic traction control.

The Opel Corsa OPC Nürburgring Edition will be available in early as only 500 units at a price of 24,000 Euros, the car can already be ordered from the network of official dealers of the House of lightning, while the first deliveries will start this summer.

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