The new generation Opel Corsa is completed with the most extreme and powerful version OPC. 207 hp and up to 28.55 mkg of torque, the German firm has a spicy and small sport-tuned at the Nurburgring with a single goal: to make the driver vibrate. Its official premiere at the Geneva Motor Show 2015 and what price? 22,100 euros.

It’s official and New Opel Corsa OPC has everything going for it to be one of the most special sport utility at the time, a legion of small generating machines adrenaline among which several rivals high as the Peugeot 208 GTi 30th (208 hp), Renault Clio Sport RS (200 CV), Volkswagen Polo GTI (192 hp), the Ford Fiesta ST (182) and the Seat Ibiza Cupra (180 hp). A step up in terms of power would remain the new Mini John Cooper Works (231 hp).

Under the hood New Opel Corsa OPC we find the EcoTec turbocharged petrol engine of 1.6 liters, 207 hp and 24.98 Nm of torque between 1,900 and 5,800 rpm. It also has the function overboost with maximum torque can increase to 28.55 mkg. This whole arsenal of force is transferred to the front wheels through a manual gearbox with six gears. The result of the combination of engine and transmission mentioned, Opel announced for Corsa OPC a acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in just 6.8 seconds, recovery of 80 to 120 km / h in fifth gear in just 6.6 seconds and a maximum speed of 230 km / h. In terms of consumption and emissions, an average expenditure of 7 states,5 l / 100 km and an emission level of 174 g / km of CO2.

Genes and sporting character

The special department responsible OPC (Opel Performance Center) They were enclosed hours with Corsa OPC in the ever demanding Nürburgring. In collaboration with specialists buffer Koni They have worked hard to create a good chassis, leading to new technology

from Frequency Selective Damping (Frequency Selective Damping – FSD), A system which continuously adapts to conditions and driving frequency.

Regarding the rest of the range Corsa, this new OPC this 10 mm closer to the ground. It also has intelligent electronics that adjusts as required operating parameters traction control TC and ESP stability. In the “competition” mode, traction control and ESP remains off very little intrusive. For the most skilled at the wheel, it offers the possibility to completely disconnect the ESP pressing a button. On the other hand, the direction has been calibrated and tuned while the braking system is up with large ventilated discs 308 mm in diameter at the front wheels. As ‘shoes’, we have chosen high-performance tires Michelin 215/45 R17 measures.

If all this you know little, Opel offers pack ‘Performance’ the new OPC. In it, a front differential lock signed by Drexler, 18-inch wheels, a set-up of sports and further Brembo discs 330mm diameter chassis included.

War paint outside and inside

He New Opel Corsa OPC 2015 It identifies the rest of the range Corsa by its own design, which highlights various elements as front with large air intakes, the small bulge hood, side skirts, steps very marked wheels, rear spoiler, the rear air diffuser and exits exhaust signed by the Remus specialist. Also specific to this version Corsa OPC It is the color Blue body Opal.

He Inside the Corsa OPC 2015 also it reflects the aggressive and sporty exterior view. In the cockpit seats beckon type bacquet signature Recaro, leather-wrapped steering wheel and flattened at the bottom and the knob of the gear lever and aluminum pedals. In the chapter on connectivity and entertainment, Opel gives the Corsa OPC multimedia system IntelliLink compatible with smartphones operating systems Android and iOS.