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digifish
29th August 2007, 01:50 PM
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Opel Corsa OPC sets Nordschleife record (http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/28/opel-corsa-opc-sets-nordschleife-record/)

Posted Aug 28th 2007 7:29PM by Alex Nunez (http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/alex-nunez/)
Filed under: Economy (http://www.autoblog.com/category/economy/), Sports/GTs (http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/), Etc. (http://www.autoblog.com/category/etc/), Euro (http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/), Hatchbacks (http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/), Opel (http://www.autoblog.com/category/opel/)
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/08/corsaopcringrecordlo.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/vauxhall-corsa-vxr/371124/)
Click image for a gallery of the Opel Corsa OPC

During the same round of the OPC Race Camp that saw the introduction of the Opel Astra OPC Nürburgring Edition (http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/28/opel-unveils-astra-opc-nurburgring-edition/), former Opel works driver Manuel Reuter decided to update the official Nordschleife record book. He did this by taking a production-spec Corsa OPC (http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/03/vauxhall-corsa-vxr-opel-corsa-opc-to-be-unleashed-in-march/) and lapping the course in 8 minutes, 47.99 seconds -- a new record for superminis on The Green Hell.

The Corsa OPC is no stranger to the Nordschleife, as Opel uses the track regularly during the development of its automobiles. The little hot hatchlet is driven by a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that delivers 192 horsepower. Its peak torque rating of 169 lb-ft can be bumped up an additional fifteen percent thanks to the car's Overboost function. We sit here waiting patiently for the next Corsa revision, so that we can see a Saturn-badged version take on the forthcoming Ford Fiesta/Verve/Whatever (http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/23/frankfurt-preview-ford-verve-concept/) when both ultimately arrive Stateside. If the Detroit automakers cooperate, we'll get a Red Line vs. SVT duel, too. (Fingers crossed.)

[Source: GM]

Gallery: Opel Corsa OPC / Vauxhall Corsa VXR (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/vauxhall-corsa-vxr/)
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/01/newcorsavxr_hr_04_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/vauxhall-corsa-vxr/121755/)http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/01/newcorsavxr_hr_01_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/vauxhall-corsa-vxr/121756/)http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/01/newcorsavxr_hr_02_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/vauxhall-corsa-vxr/121757/)http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/01/newcorsavxr_hr_03_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/vauxhall-corsa-vxr/121758/)http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/01/corsaopc_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/vauxhall-corsa-vxr/121900/)
btm
29th August 2007, 02:23 PM
and Oz doesn't get it why.....?
DirtyHarry
29th August 2007, 03:13 PM
because holden is too preoccupied with making a huge profit.
bornwild
29th August 2007, 03:15 PM
yeap.....we don't get it cause Holden are arseholes
Shaun
29th August 2007, 04:31 PM
yeap.....we don't get it cause Holden are arseholes

Im sure someone at holden would love to hear that. Dont be suprised if HSV bring the Corsa VXR to Australia. They have been Evaluating the Car. And they also have dealers giving them Feedback since a recent article went to press.

I wouldnt be suprised if we see a Corsa VXR on the HSV Stand @ they Sydney motorshow. In the last edtion of HSV Magazine Excel they interviewed there New Managaing Director who believe smaller cars are in HSV Future. And John Crennan Has already said openly that HSV will consider other models from the VXR / OPC line up.
btm
29th August 2007, 04:48 PM
i'm with you on that one Shaun.... it just makes sense :)
aussie_in_london
29th August 2007, 07:03 PM
astra OPC/VXR 8min 35.9
focus ST 8min 51
golf GTi 8min 52
Shaun
29th August 2007, 07:54 PM
i'm with you on that one Shaun.... it just makes sense :)

Thanks.. At least someone actually talks sense round here....


astra OPC/VXR 8min 35.9
focus ST 8min 51
golf GTi 8min 52

Nice time From the Corsa VXR
bornwild
29th August 2007, 08:25 PM
Dont be suprised if HSV bring the Corsa VXR to Australia.

Until that happens, they're arseholes in my books. :D
Havabigjuan
29th August 2007, 09:23 PM
because holden is too preoccupied with trying to make some profit.

fixed that quote for you, Holden was/is struggling financially

but yeah, arseholes...
btm
30th August 2007, 08:40 AM
astra OPC/VXR 8min 35.9
focus ST 8min 51
golf GTi 8min 52


Nice time From the Corsa VXR

was it the astra or corsa vxr ??
Calibrated
30th August 2007, 11:22 AM
Corsa did it in 8m 47.99
Still quicker than the GTi and ST.
Shaun
30th August 2007, 12:07 PM
Typo there BTM. But none the less the Corsa still laps quicker then a GTi Golf or a ST focus.
CORZZA
6th September 2007, 09:30 PM
such a poor effort its not coming to aus!!id have my hands on the 1st batch out!
MatsHolden
6th September 2007, 11:03 PM
I wouldnt be suprised if we see a Corsa VXR on the HSV Stand @ they Sydney motorshow. In the last edtion of HSV Magazine Excel they interviewed there New Managaing Director who believe smaller cars are in HSV Future. And John Crennan Has already said openly that HSV will consider other models from the VXR / OPC line up.

Yeh wouldn't surprise me either... Having the car on the stand at a motorshow is one thing, bringing it here and selling it is another. Remember the VX220 Holden brought out here at the Melbourne Motorshow a few years back?
CORZZA
6th September 2007, 11:24 PM
Yeh wouldn't surprise me either... Having the car on the stand at a motorshow is one thing, bringing it here and selling it is another. Remember the VX220 Holden brought out here at the Melbourne Motorshow a few years back?

man im hoping so!!
Shaun
7th September 2007, 12:21 AM
Yeh wouldn't surprise me either... Having the car on the stand at a motorshow is one thing, bringing it here and selling it is another. Remember the VX220 Holden brought out here at the Melbourne Motorshow a few years back?

You will find Matt a couple of factors played a hand in the VX220 Not making it To the Australian Market. One being the Weak Australian Dollar at the time and two the interest may have not been there for Holden to present a Strong busniess case to the board.

HSV on the other hand are very keen to branch out . John Crennan has already said openly that the corsa is on the radar.

I still have money on it appearing at a Motorshow in Australia with in the next 12 months. It may not happen @ the Sydney International Motorshow as HSV will have a Special Model for the 20th Ann. of ther Brand with in Australia which is romoured to be a GTS special Edtion according to Wheels some months ago. But i dare say that its possible as a " feeler" on the display so they can evaluate the Business case.
Calibrated
7th September 2007, 08:21 AM
if they have one on display, im almost certain they will get AT LEAST 100 orders. Polo GTi sales will fall to nothing. mwuhahahah
Calibrated
7th September 2007, 08:25 AM
Corsa OPC 8m 47.99
Polo GTi 9m 46

hahahahahhahhhah...a whole MINUTE faster...hahah...suck opels big balls VW...Slolo GTi.
CORZZA
7th September 2007, 10:03 AM
the polo gti is a piece of poo!!ash going intoday to drive the vxr & the mps!wish me luck!
Shaun
7th September 2007, 12:39 PM
Hard choice between the MPS And the VXR.
Tfer
7th September 2007, 12:50 PM
You will find Matt a couple of factors played a hand in the VX220 Not making it To the Australian Market. One being the Weak Australian Dollar at the time and two the interest may have not been there for Holden to present a Strong busniess case to the board.

HSV on the other hand are very keen to branch out . John Crennan has already said openly that the corsa is on the radar.

I still have money on it appearing at a Motorshow in Australia with in the next 12 months. It may not happen @ the Sydney International Motorshow as HSV will have a Special Model for the 20th Ann. of ther Brand with in Australia which is romoured to be a GTS special Edtion according to Wheels some months ago. But i dare say that its possible as a " feeler" on the display so they can evaluate the Business case.

Let's hope they don't fuglisise it :rolleyes:
Shaun
7th September 2007, 02:38 PM
Let's hope they don't fuglisise it :rolleyes:

The GTS or the Corsa VXR?
Calibrated
7th September 2007, 02:43 PM
the polo gti is a piece of poo!!ash going intoday to drive the vxr & the mps!wish me luck!

Hope the Engine doesnt fall out of the MPS:p

enjoy driving the OPC!
Tfer
7th September 2007, 02:56 PM
The GTS or the Corsa VXR?

The Corsa VXR Shaun.... not concerned about the GTS.... just not my type of vehicle ;)
Shaun
7th September 2007, 04:06 PM
The Corsa VXR Shaun.... not concerned about the GTS.... just not my type of vehicle ;)

And what do you mean by Uglifying it? they havent changed a think on the VXR Astra. except for the badges.
aussie_in_london
10th September 2007, 06:30 PM
i have to admit i am enjoying getting behind the wheel of my wifes corsa VXR, the more milage the more it is opening up, the bluefin software has made a big difference but its still doesnt have the hardcore factor as my astra VXR but then thats running alot more mods, but still the corsa is a fun car especially for around the city but it does shine along windy twisty country roads.
CORZZA
10th September 2007, 06:44 PM
the clio 197 is better at handling according to 5th gear.il post up the video later.the clio is quicker by a sec or 2 i think
aussie_in_london
12th September 2007, 08:37 PM
thats track driving, not the same as bashing down country lanes and city streets, Evo mag rated the corsa above the clio for everyday blasts, clio 197 has a much harder ride over the corsa but saying that the corsa is far from soft, simple uprating of springs on the corsa will see some improvements for track plus the corsa's 1.6 turbo is much more tunable than the 2lt n/a lump found in the clio.
bornwild
12th September 2007, 08:42 PM
thats track driving, not the same as bashing down country lanes and city streets, Evo mag rated the corsa above the clio for everyday blasts, clio 197 has a much harder ride over the corsa but saying that the corsa is far from soft, simple uprating of springs on the corsa will see some improvements for track plus the corsa's 1.6 turbo is much more tunable than the 2lt n/a lump found in the clio.

Agreed on every point. :) Clio 197 is french.....lawl