Opel Corsa A 1.2 S (55 hp)

Gasoline engine with 55 hp (40 kW) and 66 lb-ft (90 Nm), built 1982–1983, hatchback body, front-wheel drive. The Opel Corsa A has 2 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power55 hp (40 kW)

Torque66 lb-ft (90 Nm)

0–62 mph16 s

Top speed94 mph (152 km/h)

FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version	1.2 S (55 hp)
Displacement	1.2 L (1,196 cm³)
Cylinders	4
Cylinder layout	Inline
Engine position	Front, Transverse
Valves per cylinder	2
Valvetrain	SOHC
Fuel system	Carburetor
Compression ratio	9-2
Bore	77.8 mm
Stroke	62.9 mm

Performance

Power	55 hp (40 kW) @ 5600 rpm
Torque	66 lb-ft (90 Nm) @ 2200 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)	16 s
Top speed	94 mph (152 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

Fuel	Gasoline
Highway	34 mpg (6.9 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	1,631 lb (740 kg)
Gross vehicle weight	2,679 lb (1,215 kg)
Cargo volume	9.5 cu ft (270 l)
Drag coefficient	0.36

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	Front-wheel drive
Gears	4
Tires	145/70 R13
Wheels	R13

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 engines

Engine	Fuel	Power
1.0 (45 hp)	Gasoline	45 hp (33 kW)
1.3 S (70 hp)	Gasoline	70 hp (51 kW)
1.2 S (50 hp)	Gasoline	50 hp (37 kW)
1.2i (45 hp)	Gasoline	45 hp (33 kW)
1.3 (60 hp)	Gasoline	60 hp (44 kW)

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