Opel Corsa B 1994 Manual
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Opel Corsa Overview Manufacturer Also called Vauxhall Corsa Production 1982–present (Europe) 1993–present (Vauxhall brand) Body and chassis The Opel Corsa is a car engineered and produced by the German automobile manufacturer since 1982. It has been sold under a variety of other brands (most notably, and ) and also spawned various derivatives in different markets. Its current fifth generation is built in Spain and in Germany. However, despite its global presence, it has never been sold in the United States or Canada. 1.0 L. 1.2 L (petrol).
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1.3 L (petrol). 1.3 L (petrol).
1.3 L (petrol). 1.3 L (petrol). 1.3 L (petrol). 1.4 L (petrol).
1.4 L (petrol). 1.4 L (petrol). 1.6 L (petrol).
1.6 L (petrol). 1.6 L (petrol). 1.6 L (petrol). 1.5 L. 1.5 L 4-speed 5-speed Dimensions 2,343 mm (92.2 in) Length 3,622–3,955 mm (142.6–155.7 in) Width 1,532–1,540 mm (60.3–60.6 in) Height 1,360–1,365 mm (53.5–53.7 in) 735–865 kg (1,620–1,907 lb) The Opel Corsa was first launched in September 1982.
Built in, Spain, the first Corsas were three door and two door models, with four door and five door versions arriving in 1984. In mainland Europe, the saloon versions were known as the 'Corsa TR' until May 1985. The basic trim level was called just the Corsa, which was followed by the Corsa Luxus, Corsa Berlina and the sporty Corsa SR.
The SR receives a spoiler which surrounds the rear window, alloy wheels, checkered sport seats, and a somewhat more powerful 70 PS (51 kW) engine. Future pos system manual. Six years later, the Corsa received a facelift, which included a new front fascia and some other minor changes. The models were called LS, GL, GLS and GT. The Corsa A was known in the United Kingdom market as the Vauxhall Nova (as it was considered that Corsa sounded too much like ' coarser'), where it was launched in April 1983, following a seven month long union dispute due to British workers being angry about the car not being built there.
Whilst British built cars were subject to huge import tariffs in Spain prior to its entry into the European Community. It effectively replaced the ageing, which finished production in January 1984. Nearly 500,000 versions of the Nova were sold in Britain over the next ten years, but by February 2016, only 1,757 were still on the road. In its best year, 1989, it was Britain's seventh best selling car with more than 70,000 sales. Power first came from 1.0 L 45 hp, 1.2 L 55 hp, 1.3 L 70 hp and 1.4 L 75 hp petrol engines. (The first engines were all equipped with carburetors; fuel injection came later, but never for the 1.0.) The engines were based on the well proven designexcept for the 1.0 L and early 1.2 L engines, which were based on the unit from the Kadett C. There was also an Isuzu built, 50 PS (37 kW) 1.5 L diesel engine available, which was also used in the at around the same time.
The diesel joined the line up in May 1987, at the, along with the sporty GSi. The engines and most of the mechanical componentry were derived from those used in the. A rare 'Sport' model was produced in 1985 to homologate for the sub 1,300 cc class of for the. These sport models were white and came with unique vinyl decals, a 13SB engine with twin Weber 40 DCOE carburettors, an optional bespoke camshaft, a replacement rear silencer, and few luxuries. This gave 93 hp and a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h) with a 0–60 mph time of 8.9 seconds. These are by far the rarest models (500 produced) and thus acquire a high market price if one does become available. A 1.6 L multi point engine with 101 PS (74 kW) at 5,600 rpm (98 PS or 72 kW in the catalysed version) and capable of 186 km/h (116 mph) was added to the Corsa/Nova at the 1987, giving decent performance and being badged as a GSi ('Nova GTE' in pre facelift models in the United Kingdom, later models were all called GSi).
The GSi's had been carried out by Opel tuning specialists. A model with the 82 PS (60 kW) 1.4 L multi point fuel injected engine, which was otherwise mechanically identical to the GSi, also became available as the Nova SRi in the United Kingdom. In January 1988, a turbocharged version of the Isuzu diesel engine was introduced, with power increased to 67 PS (49 kW). The design was freshened in 1990 with new bumpers, headlights, grille and interior, but it was clearly recognisable as a makeover of an early 1980s design, when it had to compete with the latest two all new superminis in Europe – the and. Opel Corsa TR 4 door (1985–1987) Vauxhall Nova The Corsa A was as the 'Vauxhall Nova' between 1983-1993 for the UK market. It replaced the ageing.
All Nova models were manufactured in Spain, with the first customers in the UK taking delivery of their cars in April 1983. It gave Vauxhall a much needed modern competitor in the UK supermini market, as the Chevette was older than the majority of it's main competitors which consisted of the and the. Sales in the United Kingdom were strong right up to the end, but by the time the last Nova was built in early-1993, it was looking very dated in comparison to more modern rivals like the and the. Vauxhall dropped the 'Nova' name in 1993 when their version of the Opel Corsa B made it's debut, and later models were sold as the 'Vauxhall Corsa' instead. This was the second Vauxhall to adopt the same model name as the Opel version, the first being the.
A TV advert in 1986 featured the hit ' playing in the background CGI allowed a Nova to drive over vehicles in a busy city. Another advert from 1990 featured a Nova as a pet, CGI allowing it to jump through a traffic jam and briefly play a whilst stopped at traffic lights. The end featured a homage to, with the Nova laughing like. This advert featured.
The Nova is becoming a less common sight on British roads with time. Many of these cars have been modified, so the car acquired a strong association with ' culture. Many Novas have been targeted by joyriders due to the car's minimal security specification. A very significant security issue with the Nova was that removing the hazard light switch, turning it upside down and inserting it back into it's slot would cause the ignition to start with no clear explanation. After a simple, the engine would start; effectively the vehicle.
This was demonstrated by in E01, S21 of. Famous former owners of the Nova include: former rally driver and actor. Vauxhall Nova 5 door (1990–1993) Corsa B (1993–2000) Corsa B Overview Also called Chevrolet Chevy Chevrolet Classic Chevrolet Corsa Opel Vita Vauxhall Corsa Production 1993–2000 (Europe) 1994–2010 (South America) 2001–2005 (China) 2000–present (Corsa derived vehicles) Assembly, Germany, Spain, Colombia , Mexico, Argentina , Brazil , Venezuela , South Africa, Egypt , China , India, Thailand, Ecuador ( ) Hideo Kodoma Body and chassis 3 and 5-door 4-door 5-door 2-door (pickup) Related B A Powertrain. 1.0 L. 1.0 L. 1.2 L (petrol). 1.2 L (petrol).
1.4 L (petrol). 1.4 L (petrol). 1.4 L (petrol). 1.8 L (petrol). 1.3 L. 1.7 L (diesel).
1.7 L (diesel). 1.7 L (diesel) 5-speed 4-speed 5-speed Dimensions 2,491 mm (98.1 in) Length 3,817 mm (150.3 in) (hatchback) 4,181 mm (164.6 in) (saloon) Width 1,645 mm (64.8 in) Height 1,440 mm (56.7 in) 1,430 mm (56.3 in) (saloon) The Corsa C was revealed in 1999, and introduced to the European market in October 2000, and the facelift arriving in August 2003. Dubbed the new chassis, and intended to use it for a number of other models. A version was also offered in Latin America, South Africa and the Middle East. The Brazilian version of the Corsa sold in those countries featured a more conservative front end than its European counterpart. Brazil also offered a pickup truck version of the Corsa named the (sold in some markets as the Tornado), which, as well as the saloon, was exported in a form to South Africa for local assembly. Markets the hatchback simply as The New Corsa, and the pickup version as the Corsa Utility.
Since 2007, the Corsa C saloon has been discontinued in South Africa. The Corsa hatchback in South Africa does not have the same front fascia as the European Corsa. Instead, it has the same front fascia as the Latin American Chevrolet Corsa, possibly because GM South Africa wanted the same front fascia as the sedan and pickup. Swapping with the European front fascia would be expensive sawing and welding due to the Latin American Corsa's sharper headlights. This car was 2001 in Ireland. In Japan, where the car was sold through as the Opel Vita, production ended in April 2004 due to sluggish sales.
Interior Safety test results for a LHD, three door hatchback variant on a registration from 2002: Test Score Points Overall: N/A N/A occupant: 25 occupant: N/A N/A: 9 Safety assist: N/A N/A Mexico The Corsa C arrived in the 2002 as a five hatchback, and was imported from Europe; but for the model year of 2003, the Corsa sold in Mexico began coming from Brazil and a saloon version was added. In 2005, the saloon version introduced a called because it was only offered in a five speed, however, the easytronic transmission was rapidly discontinued after the model year of 2007, because of poor sales and technical flaws. For 2008, the Corsa was tweaked with a freshened grille, lights and a gold coloured Chevrolet logo.
The Chevrolet Corsa C was discontinued in the Mexican market in June 2008, leaving only the older and freshened Chevy (Corsa B); and was replaced by the, however, Brazil kept the car until 2012 (as the Chevrolet Corsa Final Edition and with the saloon ending in 2011) and Argentina kept the car until 2010, while the Corsa based Montana continued into 2010 In 2002, the Corsa chassis spawned a called the, development of which began under Opel in. The Corsa C was manufactured and sold in South America.
The production plant that produced this car model is located in, Argentina. The Latin American Corsa C featured the Opel inspired Chevrolet logo with a golden bowtie instead of a chromed one – the new logo was first introduced in the South American market with the new Chevrolet Vectra. Pickup truck Oceania In Australia, the car was launched to much fanfare from many motor journalists, and went on to win the 2001 ' (COTY). Holden also imported the SRi version with the 1.8L Astra motor and uprated sports suspension including traction control, ABS brakes, a better tyre/wheel combination and Irmscher body kit to produce a 'baby hot hatch' Barina. The facelifted 2004 model was also imported, however, in December 2005, the Corsa C was dropped from the Australian and New Zealand Holden ranges as a cost cutting measure by GM, and was replaced by the, rebadged as a Holden Barina.
Motoring journalists were scathing in their criticism of the new model, particularly the bland handling, lackluster engine and below par safety features. The Kalos-based Barina was subsequently replaced with a rebadged version of the. United Kingdom This Corsa was a huge success for in Britain, being the most popular supermini and second most popular car overall in 2002, 2003 and 2004. It was also Britain's best selling supermini in 2005, achieving third place overall, but in 2006 (the final year of production) it lost top place in the supermini sector after five years, and was overtaken by the. Overall, it was Britain's fourth most popular car in 2006. Engine specifications The Corsa C was introduced with a 1.7 L Ecotec turbodiesel engine supplied by Isuzu with 75 hp (55 kW). This was later joined by the 1.7 L Ecotec turbodiesel engine also supplied by Isuzu.
The 1.7 L DI Ecotec did not include an intercooler and this reduced power to 65 PS (48 kW). From 2003, a new 1.3 L Ecotec turbodiesel engine was supplied by Fiat which produced 70 PS (51 kW) and a 1.7 L Ecotec turbodiesel was supplied by Isuzu which produced 100 PS (74 kW). This new 1.7 L CDTI Ecotec featured a. The 1.0 L and 1.2 L Ecotec engines are carry overs from the Corsa B; the 1.4 L engine was replaced with a new 1.4 L Family 0 model. The 1.8 L Family 1 engine is an upgrade for the previous 1.6 L 16 valve engine and produces 125 PS (92 kW) and 165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) of torque.
The edition with the 1.8 L engine was named Corsa GSi and was the predecessor of the new Corsa. In 2003, Opel introduced updated versions of Family 0 engines with technology, and the 1.2 L engine gained 30 cc, giving it 80 PS (59 kW). 5 and 6-speed. 4-speed. 6-speed Dimensions 2,511 mm (98.9 in) Length 3,999 mm (157.4 in) Width 1,737 mm (68.4 in) Height 1,488 mm (58.6 in) 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) The Corsa D was created using a new version of the, which was co developed by General Motors/Opel and, and is also employed by the 2006.
The first official pictures of the Corsa D, were released by Opel in May 2006. In the United Kingdom, awarded it 2007.
The Corsa D placed second in the for 2006, only behind the. The Corsa D is available in both three and five door versions, and marketed as the Vauxhall Corsa in the United Kingdom. The same engines sizes from the Corsa C were available at launch, although the 1.3 L CDTI and 1.7 L CDTI engines were upgraded, with power ranging from 75 PS (55 kW) to 125 PS (92 kW).
The 192 PS (141 kW) OPC/VXR version went on sale in the beginning of 2007, with a 1.6 L petrol engine powering the front wheels. The 75 PS (55 kW) 1.3 CDTI engine was updated in the middle of 2007 to bring CO 2 levels to just 119 g/km, meaning that twelve months' Vehicle Excise Duty in the United Kingdom costs £30 and is eligible for the Plan 2000E (a rebate of €2000 in the purchase of a new car) in Spain. The car is also used as the villain car in. The Corsa D was briefly available in Australia under the Opel brand name, rather than as a Holden as the Corsa B and C had previously been, during Opel's short lived foray into the Australian market.
Less than a year after launching, announced it was ceasing operations, removing Corsa from the Australian new car market. In addition to not being sold in the or, the Corsa D was never available in Japan either, as had stopped importing the Opel Vita in April 2004, due to declining sales. Opel withdrew altogether from the Japanese market in December 2006, due to low sales the previous year. At an early stage of the Corsa D's development, a designer was dared to work an image of a into the interior. He managed to hide it so well, on the hinge of the glove compartment, that it was never removed, and featured on all production models. 5 and 6-speed.
6-speed. 5-speed Dimensions 2,510 mm (98.8 in) Length 4,021 mm (158.3 in) Width 1,736 mm (68.3 in) – 1,746 mm (68.7 in) Height 1,479 mm (58.2 in) – 1,481 mm (58.3 in) 1,120 kg (2,469 lb) – 1,237 kg (2,727 lb) The Corsa E debuted at the 2014. Interior space stayed the same, as has the 285 litre boot, but every part of the instrument panel and dashboard is completely new.
All of the exterior sheet metal (except the roof) has been revised, but the underlying chassis and body structure (especially the glasshouse) is carried over from Corsa D. Interior Corsa OPC/VXR In February 2015, Opel introduced version of Corsa E. Compared to the previous generation model, power output has increased by 15PS to 207PS (204 bhp) from engine, with a maximum torque of 245 Nm (181 lb-ft) between 1900 and 5800 rpm. An overboost function increases torque to 280Nm (1 million lb-ft) when needed. As a result, the Corsa OPC is able to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.8 seconds and to reach a maximum speed of 230 km/h (143 mph). The Corsa OPC features a sports chassis with Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) technology, which enables the damping forces to adapt to the frequency of the car to balance sportiness with comfort. The suspension is lowered by 10mm (0.39 in) compared to standard Corsa models, and the car also gets an optimised steering system with more direct and precise reactions.
OPC also worked on the brakes, adding 308mm discs on the front axle. Opel also offers the Corsa OPC Performance Package, which includes a mechanical multi-disc differential lock made by Drexler, 18 inch wheels with Michelin tires and an even more athletic chassis set up.
The package also brings a Brembo high performance braking system with 330mm braking discs on the front axle. Styling wise, the Corsa OPC/VXR get more aggressive body kits with new bumpers, aluminium frames for the fog lights, a small scoop in the hood, a big roof spoiler and twin pipe Remus exhaust with a diffuser. Inside, the Recaro performance seats take centre stage, with other upgrades including the flat bottomed leather steering wheel, OPC gear knob and sports pedals along, as well as OPC design instruments. Engines Under the bonnet, all new – the direct injection turbo will offer 90 PS or 115 PS – both giving 170Nm of torque – with a six speed manual box, while a new six speed auto is optional on selected engines. Start/Stop tech is standard and, in three door guise, the lower powered model can hit sub-100g/km. The entry level engine are a 70 PS 1.2 litre petrol, while turbo and non turbo 1.4s offer 100 PS and 90 PS respectively. The will continue with 75PS, now hitting as little as 85g/km CO2 and capable of 3,2l/100 km.
Opel Corsa B 1994
An ecoFLEX version was available from launch, too, with target CO2 emissions of under 85g/km.