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Specs of Opel Corsa A (facelift 1987) 1.6 GSi (98 Hp) /1988, 1989, 1990/

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Key specs

Opel Corsa A (facelift 1987) 1.6 GSi (98 Hp) /Hatchback 1988 - 1990/

What is the body type of Opel Corsa A (facelift 1987)?
Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Opel Corsa A (facelift 1987) 1.6 GSi (98 Hp)?
7.2 l/100 km
32.7 US mpg
39.2 UK mpg
13.9 km/l
How fast is 1988 Corsa A (facelift 1987) 1.6 GSi (98 Hp)?
186 km/h | 116 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.8 sec
0-60 mph: 9.3 sec
What is the power output of Opel Corsa Hatchback 1988 1.6 GSi (98 Hp)?
98 Hp, 132 Nm
97 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Opel Corsa Hatchback 1988 1.6 GSi (98 Hp)?
1.6 l
1598 cm3
97.52 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1988 Opel 1.6 GSi (98 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Opel Corsa A (facelift 1987) Hatchback 1988 1.6 GSi (98 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1988 Opel Corsa Hatchback?
3622 mm
142.6 in.
What is the width of 1988 Opel Corsa Hatchback?
1532 mm
60.31 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1988 Opel Corsa A (facelift 1987) 1.6 GSi (98 Hp)?
820 kg
1808 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1988 Opel Corsa A (facelift 1987) 1.6 GSi (98 Hp)?
1260 kg
2778 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1988 Opel Corsa Hatchback?
270 - 1060 l
9.5 - 37.4 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1988 Opel Corsa A (facelift 1987) 1.6 GSi (98 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
1.6 GSi (98 Hp)
Start of production
1988
End of production
1990
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
3
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
9.1 l/100 km 25.8 US mpg
31 UK mpg
11 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
5.4 l/100 km 43.6 US mpg
52.3 UK mpg
18.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
7.2 l/100 km 32.7 US mpg
39.2 UK mpg
13.9 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
9.3 sec
Maximum speed
186 km/h 116 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
8.4 kg/Hp, 119.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.2 kg/Nm, 161 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
98 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
61.3 Hp/l
Torque
132 Nm @ 3400 rpm. 97 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
C16SEI
Engine displacement
1598 cm3 97.52 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke
79.5 mm 3.13 in.
Compression ratio
9.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
6.1 l 6.45 US qt | 5.37 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
820 kg 1808 lbs.
Max. weight
1260 kg 2778 lbs.
Max load
440 kg 970 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
270 l 9.5 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1060 l 37.4 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
42 l 11.1 US gal | 9.24 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
3622 mm 142.6 in.
Width
1532 mm 60.31 in.
Height
1365 mm 53.74 in.
Wheelbase
2343 mm 92.24 in.
Front track
1320 mm 51.97 in.
Rear (Back) track
1307 mm 51.46 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
140 mm 5.51 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.35
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10 m 32.81 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Drum
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Tire size
165/65 R14
Wheel rim size
14