Opel Corsa B (facelift 1997) 1.0i 12V (54 hp)
Gasoline engine with 54 hp (40 kW) and 60 lb-ft (82 Nm), built 1997–2000, hatchback body, front-wheel drive. The Opel Corsa B (facelift 1997) has 4 more powerful gasoline versions.
EnlargePower54 hp (40 kW)
Torque60 lb-ft (82 Nm)
0–62 mph18 s
Top speed93 mph (150 km/h)
FuelGasoline
Specifications
Engine
| Engine version | 1.0i 12V (54 hp) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.0 L (973 cm³) |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Engine position | Front, Transverse |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Fuel system | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Compression ratio | 10-1 |
| Bore | 72.5 mm |
| Stroke | 78.6 mm |
Performance
| Power | 54 hp (40 kW) @ 5600 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 60 lb-ft (82 Nm) @ 2800 rpm |
| 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) | 18 s |
| Top speed | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Fuel | Gasoline |
|---|---|
| City | 31 mpg (7.5 l/100 km) |
| Highway | 39 mpg (6 l/100 km) |
| CO₂ emissions | 219 g/mi (136 g/km) |
| Fuel tank | 12.2 gal (46 l) |
Body, dimensions and weight
| Body style | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Doors | 5 |
| Length | 147.2 in (3,740 mm) |
| Width | 63.4 in (1,610 mm) |
| Height | 55.9 in (1,420 mm) |
| Curb weight | 1,922 lb (872 kg) |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,042 lb (1,380 kg) |
| Cargo volume | 9.2 cu ft (260 l) |
| Drag coefficient | 0.34 |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
| Tires | 165/70 R13 |
| Wheels | 5J x 13 |
| Driver assistance | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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 B (facelift 1997) engines
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2i (45 hp) | Gasoline | 45 hp (33 kW) | |
| 1.4i (60 hp) | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | |
| 1.4i 16V (90 hp) | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | |
| 1.5 TD (67 hp) | Diesel | 67 hp (49 kW) | |
| 1.6i 16V (106 hp) | Gasoline | 106 hp (78 kW) | |
| 1.7 D (60 hp) | Diesel | 60 hp (44 kW) | |
| 1.2i 16V (65 hp) | Gasoline | 65 hp (48 kW) |