GM Announces Opel Corsa GSi, Vauxhall Corsa SRi (UK)
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Maker of top of the line GMC cargo
liner, General Motors once again made good
decision in announcing the Opel Corsa GSi and the Vauxhall Corsa Sri.
The new Opel Corsa GSi offers more
substance more than its physical appearance. It offers fine sportiness instead
of firm high-performance. It is currently exhibited at the Barcelona Motor Show
(June 7 - 17, 2007). It comes with a powerful 1.6 ECOTEC turbo engine that
produces 110 kW/150 hp at 5000 rpm. As a result, this power potions the new GSi
model between the Corsa Sport 1.7 CDTI (125 hp) and the high-performance Corsa
OPC (192 hp).
Alain Visser, the Executive
Director of the European Marketing Opel, said that they were honored to launch
another model, with the legendary GSi heritage. He explained that Opel enthusiasts
know just what the three letters GSi stand for - plenty of fun, good value for
money and assured no compromises in everyday use or driving conditions. He
added that the Corsa GSi blends the modesty of its compact dimensions with
applause worthy performance as compared to the entire rpm range, which actually
puts the model in the next higher car class position.
The range to five gasoline and
three diesel variants with a performance spectrum of 60 to 192 hp was expanded
with the addition of the GSi to the Corsa model line. And since the
fourth-generation’s launch in October 2006, more than 320.000 new Corsas have
been sold across
The option between a three or
five-door variant is now available for Corsa GSi buyers. The new Corsa
possesses the maximum speed of 210 km/h and accelerates from zero to 100 km/h
in 8.1 seconds. Powered by the 1.6-liter turbo gasoline engine, the car has an
Electric Power Steering (EPS) that features variable progressive feedback curve
and lowered sport chassis (front: 18 mm, rear: 15 mm) with ESP as standard
ensure agile handling.
With exterior modifications such as a front spoiler lip, rear apron lip and
spoiler, color-keyed side sills, chrome sport tailpipe and 17-inch alloy
wheels, the Corsa GSi’s styling is also fairly sporty. Its interior’s dynamic
status is emphasized by the cozy, charcoal/red upholstered sport seats which
feature high side support, a leather steering wheel with red inserts, red
safety belts as well as aluminum-style pedals.
The Vauxhall Corsa SRi has showed that its
legendary SRi badge will be returning on another performance version of the new
Corsa.
The Corsa SRi is built with the
goal of appealing to customers who do not need all the performance of the VXR
yet the style and sharp driving dynamics are still well appreciated.
The new detuned 150PS version
of the turbocharged engine found in Corsa VXR powers the petrol versions of the
SRi. As a result, the SRi takes from 0-60mph in just 7.6 seconds and on to a
maximum speed of 130mph.
An especially developed sports
chassis keeps the power closely monitored. This chassis is lowered at the front
by 18 mm and at the rear by 15mm. Moreover, it also features an ESP as standard
equipment. Variable progressive feedback is also featured by the power
steering. This therefore implies that the weight of the steering electronically
adjusts in order to keep the driver well informed at all times.
Do you want to achieve fuel
economy? Yes, the SRi offers that. Using the diesel that is 1.7-litre CDTi with
125PS, those customers wanting more economy can now achieve their desired fuel
less consumption. Like any other car with the SRi badge, the Vauxhall
Corsa SRi possesses stunning performance, accelerates from 0-60mph in
9.3 seconds, and goes on to a maximum speed of 121 mph. But it is still able to
achieve an average of 58.9 mpg.
The front spoiler, deep
body-colored side sills, 17-inch alloy wheels, chrome sports exhaust pipe, and
subtle tailgate spoiler all yield purposeful looks outside. The interior includes
red-detailed sports seats, a leather-trimmed steering wheel with red inserts,
alloy pedals and red seatbelts, which all further give better performance
setting.
The Corsa SRi will be available
to order from June 23 and is set to enter showrooms in September as either a
three-door or a five-door. Prices will be announced later this month.
About the Author
Iver Penn is a Mass Communications graduate who hails from Wyoming. She is at present an associate editor of a publishing company in Colorado.
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