Compare: Opel Corsa 1987 Sedan 55 Hp

General information

Brand

Opel

Model

Corsa

Generation

Corsa A Sedan (facelift 1987)

Modification (Engine)

1.2 S (55 Hp)

Start of production

1987

End of production

1990

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.1 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

16.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

16.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

15.7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

152 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

14.2 kg/Hp, 70.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

11.5 kg/Nm, 87.2 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

55 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Power per litre

46 Hp/l

Torque

68 Nm @ 2200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

12ST, S12ST

Engine displacement

1196 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

77.8 mm

Piston Stroke

62.9 mm

Compression ratio

9.2

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

3 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

6.1 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

780 kg

Max. weight

1245 kg

Max load

465 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

430 l

Fuel tank capacity

42 l

Dimensions

Length

3955 mm

Width

1540 mm

Height

1360 mm

Wheelbase

2343 mm

Front track

1320 mm

Rear (Back) track

1300 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

140 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.38

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10 m

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

4 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Tire size

145/70 R13

Wheel rim size