Opel Corsa A (facelift 1987) 1.6 GSi (75 hp)
Gasoline engine with 75 hp (55 kW) and 92 lb-ft (125 Nm), built 1988–1990, hatchback body, front-wheel drive. The Opel Corsa A (facelift 1987) has 2 more powerful gasoline versions.
EnlargePower75 hp (55 kW)
Torque92 lb-ft (125 Nm)
0–62 mph12 s
Top speed106 mph (170 km/h)
FuelGasoline
Specifications
Engine
| Engine version | 1.6 GSi (75 hp) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L (1,598 cm³) |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Engine position | Front, Transverse |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Fuel system | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Compression ratio | 9-2 |
| Bore | 80 mm |
| Stroke | 79.5 mm |
Performance
| Power | 75 hp (55 kW) @ 5200 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 92 lb-ft (125 Nm) @ 3200 rpm |
| 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) | 12 s |
| Top speed | 106 mph (170 km/h) |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Fuel | Gasoline |
|---|---|
| Highway | 31 mpg (7.5 l/100 km) |
| Fuel tank | 11.1 gal (42 l) |
Body, dimensions and weight
| Body style | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Doors | 5 |
| Length | 142.6 in (3,622 mm) |
| Width | 60.3 in (1,532 mm) |
| Height | 53.7 in (1,365 mm) |
| Curb weight | 1,808 lb (820 kg) |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,778 lb (1,260 kg) |
| Cargo volume | 9.5 cu ft (270 l) |
| Drag coefficient | 0.35 |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Tires | 175/65 R14 |
| Wheels | R14 |
What to check on an Opel Corsa with this engine
- On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
- Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
- Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.
Other Opel Corsa A (facelift 1987) engines
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 (45 hp) | Gasoline | 45 hp (33 kW) | |
| 1.2 S (55 hp) | Gasoline | 55 hp (40 kW) | |
| 1.2i (45 hp) | Gasoline | 45 hp (33 kW) | |
| 1.3 S (70 hp) | Gasoline | 70 hp (51 kW) | |
| 1.3i (60 hp) | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | |
| 1.5 D (50 hp) | Diesel | 50 hp (37 kW) | |
| 1.5 TD (67 hp) | Diesel | 67 hp (49 kW) | |
| 1.6 GSi (100 hp) | Gasoline | 100 hp (74 kW) | |
| 1.6 GSi (98 hp) | Gasoline | 98 hp (72 kW) | |
| 1.4i (60 hp) | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | |
| 1.4i (72 hp) | Gasoline | 72 hp (53 kW) |