New barina OPC

[CORZZA]

The Opel OPC stable is about to get bigger as the Corsa is set to join the family. It's such a beaut, even the Golf drivers will turn their heads.

The new OPC model will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in early March later this year, before it will be launched to the public.

The Opel Corsa OPC will be the fourth generation of a very popular product. The OPC model is the ideal expression of the Corsa's character, with agility and superb handling to deliver loads of fun on the road.

The 1.6-liter turbo engine delivers 141 kW of power and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds and reaches a claimed top speed of 225 km/h.

The standard six-speed transmission produces a maximum torque reading of 230 Nm, which can be temporarily increased to over 260 Nm via an 'overboost' function.

Fuel consumption is recorded at 7.9 litres per 100 kilometers.

The exterior styling reflects pure sportiness with the roof spoiler, powerful front and rear bumpers with distinctive gill-like air intakes and outlets making this Corsa a real head-tuner.

A lot of attention to detail has been paid to the new model, with the centrally located triangular tailpipe and exterior mirrors being a few examples of increasing the Corsa's sporty character.

Extensive modifications include a stronger rear axle profile, an adjusted torsion beam rear axle weld-in angle, new dampener tuning, a lower chassis and a larger stabilizer.

The new Corsa OPC comes with 17-inch alloy wheels with 215/45 R17 tyres while you can also opt 18-inch rims and size 225 tyres. The large 16-inch brake system with blue painted brake callipers ensures powerful deceleration.

The sporty environment is carried right through to the cockpit. It includes typical OPC door sills, chrome-ringed instruments with red pointers and blue-ringed air vents; and a flat-bottomed leather sports steering wheel. The car is also kitted with aluminium pedals and newly developed Recaro sports seats with integrated head restraints and side airbags.

General Motors South Africa were not available to confirm whether or not the Opel Corsa OPC will reach local shores.

[inlift]

sounds good, wonder how much one of these is going to cost........

oooOOOooOOooo

[neK]

that looks hot.... i really hate to say it, but its much better looking than the new corolla....

Why couldnt the new corolla have some agressive styling......

[Mikey]

that looks hot.... i really hate to say it, but its much better looking than the new corolla....

Why couldnt the new corolla have some agressive styling......

because the corolla aint no performance car. agressive looks aint gonna sell it.

[Saiya]

That actually looks really good.

[neK]

because the corolla aint no performance car. agressive looks aint gonna sell it.

They could always bring out a turbo charged 2zz variant :D

[Mikey]

because the corolla aint no performance car. agressive looks aint gonna sell it.

They could always bring out a turbo charged 2zz variant :D

hehe nah i don't think so dude. they stopped making the 2zz engines a while ago.

if they do bring out the trd corolla as many have rumored, id like to see the aurion engine in there

but yeh that new barina looks quite good. hope its bigger than the current barinas.

Edited January 14, 2007 by Mikey

[CORZZA]

Well this is agressive Euro styling for you!

and with a 1.6 Turbocharged motor pushing out 141kw there is pletny of room for a few minor upgrades to push that figure up! For example the small intercooler.

I know in SA the guys with opels (yes i was one of them) Know all the tricks, do's and Dont's for these engines. And it only takes a little bit to get these engines to full potencial!

[Daniel]

I was following this a few months ago when there was a spy movie released of this. I think it will be HSV that will have to put their hands up if we ever want to see it here. Im guessing itll be low 30's in pricing here.

Regardless it has made me moist :P

[CORZZA]

yeah HSV will have to get busy!

low 30's definatly worth it i say!

[kelvin33]

definitely look good!!!

[CAP]

HSV are selling the Astra VXR, I've seen a few around already, don't see why they won't get their hands on this one too.

[XploShun]

so....

the new barina is gonna look like this? without the bodykit and all?

i cant imagine holden having a car with a good interior like that...

bet they r gonna stuff it up somehow... ahahahah

[CAP]

That's the European one (Opel Corsa) we will continue to get the cut-price daewoo's here

[CORZZA]

OPEL all the way!

If i had the extra $$ for the VXR i would buy on in an instant!

177kw of pure power!

[oodee]

i highly doubt we will see these sold by Holden

the VXR Astra has been a success - i have a friend with one and he loves it... but how many people are going to buy a Barina?????

[BigBum]

People buy Barinas, but will people buy a souped up one? Probably not many.

Honestly, the sporty hatch is booming in Australia but to bring out this 141kw Barina into Australia confuses me. The Astra has valid competition but the Barina wouldn't. It's obviously more of a European market car. However I guess it would depend on what price they will sell the car here for. That would be the biggest issue IMO.

But hey, it sure looks good :)

[oodee]

People buy Barinas, but will people buy a souped up one? Probably not many.

Honestly, the sporty hatch is booming in Australia but to bring out this 141kw Barina into Australia confuses me. The Astra has valid competition but the Barina wouldn't. It's obviously more of a European market car. However I guess it would depend on what price they will sell the car here for. That would be the biggest issue IMO.

But hey, it sure looks good :)

that's what i was trying to get out.

the name BARINA has been associated with grannies and young girls for too long.

so unless they release it as the CORSA VXR and be priced $30K or under it probably wont sell very well

[CORZZA]

People buy Barinas, but will people buy a souped up one? Probably not many.

Honestly, the sporty hatch is booming in Australia but to bring out this 141kw Barina into Australia confuses me. The Astra has valid competition but the Barina wouldn't. It's obviously more of a European market car. However I guess it would depend on what price they will sell the car here for. That would be the biggest issue IMO.

But hey, it sure looks good :)

The barina will have competition from Peugot 206 GTI,renault clio sport,mini,suzuki GTI,polo GTI to name a few

[neK]

Im sure this car would be competition for the Astra as well, cant see holden releasing a car that would compete with their existing "hot hatch"

[oodee]

Im sure this car would be competition for the Astra as well, cant see holden releasing a car that would compete with their existing "hot hatch"

have the barina and astra ever gone head to head.....?

not likely to happen now either

the barina will be a smaller car - as it has always been

and hopefully the price will be lower than the astra VXR too

[iffster]

damn thats a hot car

hopefully it can handle and go as well as it looks.

[neK]

and hopefully the price will be lower than the astra VXR too

that would be nice....

Reckon they'll bring it here and price it <20k .... cos that would awesome!

[Mikey]

and hopefully the price will be lower than the astra VXR too

that would be nice....

Reckon they'll bring it here and price it <20k .... cos that would awesome!

haha no way under 20k. at least 29,995

[CAP]

I think you only have to look at how many Polo GTi's are on the road to realise that this would sell if Holden/HSV brought it down under.