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OPEL Corsa B Hatchback (S93) cars: technical specifications, versions and trim levels

Opel Corsa В 73, 78, 79 cars are 3- and 5-door hatchbacks produced in 1993–2000. They were among the top-selling cars of the make. According to Automotive News Europe magazine, starting from 1996 they were always in Top-10 of the most demanded cars in Europe with annual sales of around 500,000. To buy high-quality spare parts for Opel Corsa В 73, 78, 79, become a client of our online shop. We offer a wide selection of components – from windscreen wipers to engine parts.

Technical specifications of Opel Corsa В 73, 78, 79

The hatchback was 3,729 mm long, 1,608 mm wide, and 1,420 mm long. The luggage compartment capacity increased from 280 to 1,150 litres with folded rear seats. It was a bit smaller in 3-door cars: from 260 to 1,050 litres. GSi versions had a longer body: 3,741 mm. The ride height was 135 mm. The front suspension was independent, rear – semi-independent. This car was a 5-seater. All versions were front-wheel-drive.

Main versions

46 versions of Opel Corsa В 73, 78, 79 were released during the production period: 16 petrol and 6 diesel versions with a 5-door body style, 18 petrol and 6 diesel versions with 3 doors.

The petrol version 1.0 MT, released after the 1997 facelift, had balanced characteristics. It was equipped with a new 3-cylinder 12-valve engine with a max torque of 82 N⋅m. It outputted 54 horsepowers. The hatchback reached 100 km/h in 18 seconds. Its top speed was up to 150 km/h. To reduce fuel consumption, the vehicle had electric power steering. On the average, the car consumed about 7.5 litres of fuel per 100 km of travel in urban conditions, 5.7 litres – in the combined cycle, 4.7 litres – in extra-urban cycle. Small weight of the vehicle also promoted fuel economy: its kerb weight was only 842 kg. At the same time, loading capacity equalled 508 kg.

Trim levels of Corsa В 73, 78, 79

A great number of trim levels were offered for Corsa B (1993–2000) hatchbacks: Eco, Swing, City, Atlanta, Sport, Joy, Grand Slam, World Cup, Family, Viva, Coiffeur, Advantage, Vogue, Twen, Cappuccino, Snow, Young, Special, Trio, Twist and others. A special set of options was available for GSI versions, as well as for limited series cars: 100, 100 Cool, 2000, etc.

The car could be equipped with front airbags and side airbags for front seats, anti-lock braking system, fog lights, sunroof. The car had power front windows and power side mirrors, the latter – also heated. Many versions offered tinted windows as an option.