IX ’82: debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show; ’85: 5-door. htb i 4-drzw. since; 87: diesel engine 1.5 and gasoline 1.6/100 KM; ’88: turbodiesel; ’92: the end of production.
► Technical data
bodies: htb three- and five-door, dimensions: 3620/1540/1365 mm, poj. trunk 225/845 l; sedan dimensions: 3955/1540/1360 mm, poj. trunk 430 l.
Motors: gasoline, 4-cylindrowe: 1.0/45 KM, 1.2/45-54 KM, 1.3/69-69 KM, 1.6/72-100 KM; diesels: 1.5/50,1.5 turbo / 67 KM.
Chassis: front drive; front suspension independent. col. springing, front wishbone. and longitudinal; back: torsionally flexible axle.
► Faults
• korozja przewodów hamulcowych
• engine and gearbox oil leaks
• uneven operation of the handbrake
• corrosion of the body and exhaust system
Parts prices in PLN
reflector 263
front fender 422
complete clutch 730
brake pads (front) 182
front door glass 153
timing drive 373
Opel Corsa 1.0, 1988 r.
► Summary
It can be a good car for beginners and not very wealthy drivers. There is a large offer on the market, as a rule, heavily worn-out cars with high mileage. You will have to reckon with frequent visits to the workshops. Fairly economical engines, durable construction.
Practical body A lot of noise inside. Modest equipment