Car Specs

1989 Opel Corsa 1.3 Saloon Euro

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Chassis Code: Corsa A

Build Start: 1989

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1989
Model Variant: Corsa A
Chassis Code: Corsa A

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2343mm
Track/tread (rear): 1307mm
Width: 1540mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 42litres
Track/tread (front): 1320mm
Length: 3955mm
Height: 1360mm
Kerb weight: 750kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Layout: transverse
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Engine Manufacturer: Opel
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 75 × 73.4mm
Specific output(DIN): 45.5 bhp/litre0.75 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 74.02 Nm/litre, 0.89 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 8.2:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: 13 NB
Capacity: 1.3 litre (1297cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.02
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N

Performance

Acceleration 0-100km/h: 15s
Power-to-weight ratio: 79.76 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 60 PS (59 bhp) (44 kW)at 5800 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 96 Nm (71 ft·lb) (9.8 kgm)at 3200 rpm
Maximum Speed: 155km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 17.05kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel Consumption: 5.6/7.3/8.8 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban
Fuel system: 1 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.69

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 930.1kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Dr

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 13x4½J
Tyres Rear: 145 R 13 74S
Wheel Size Front: 13x4½J
Tyres Front: 145 R 13 74S

Other

Steering: rack & pinion
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Number of doors: 4
RAC rating: 14.0
Unitary Capacity: 324.25cc

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