The Opel Corsa 1.5 diesel is a front wheel drive motor car, with the engine positioned in the front, and a 5 door hatchback bodyshell.
It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 1.5 litre capacity. This unit features single overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 49 bhp (49.7 PS/36.5 kW) of power at 4800 rpm, and maximum torque of 92 N·m (68 lb·ft/9.4 kgm) at 2400 rpm.
A 5 speed manual transmission transmits the power to the wheels.
Its quoted weight at the kerb is 865 kg.
Maximum quoted speed is 151 km/h (94 mph), manufacturer claimed fuel consumption figures are 3.9/5.5/5.6 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban cycle.
Full specs
Body type
5 door hatchback with 4/5 seats
Length
3652 mm
Weight
865 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated diesel
Engine size
1.5 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
49.7 PS / 49 bhp / 36.5 kW @ 4800 rpm
Torque
92 Nm / 68 ft.lb / 9.4 kgm @ 2400 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 17.5 s
Top speed
151 km/h / 94 mph
Economy
3.9/5.5/5.6 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban cycle