Corsa GSi Specifications

Introduction To The Corsa GSi

From the moment you first set eyes on it, the Corsa GSi demands your attention.

Colour-keyed and fully-kitted, Corsa’s gentle curves adopt a stylish menace.  Spoilers front and rear, sill and wheelarch extensions and a tough sports grille make the GSi’s intentions very plain.  This car means business,

Sports seats and full instrumentation make the cockpit a stimulating place for the keen driver; soft leather covers the steering wheel and gearknob – and the facia holds a top-notch audio for this top-gun Corsa.

But the GSi’s heart lies under its bonnet – the 1.6i 16v ECOTEC-4 engine.  Priority-tuned for low-down torque, this brilliant unit delivers scorching mid-range performance.  But that’s not all.  As as ECOTEC engine, it also boasts state-of-the-art ‘green’ features as well as class-leading refinement and outstanding fuel economy.

Other elements of the GSi formula include power steering, a slick close-ratio gearbox, sports suspension and four-channel electronic ABS.  The result is a driving tool of rare precision and safety.

But unfortunately, a hot hatch can become a hot target for autocrime.  That’s why the Corsa GSi has a sophisticated security alarm with immobiliser, plus deadlock central locking in a security package designed to foil even the most determined thief.

As the Corsa flagship model, the GSi is the ultimate version of the definitive small car.  In short, it’s simply the best.

Standard Features

Seats

• Cobra cloth seat trim
• Fully reclining front seats with cloth trimmed adjustable open-type head restraints
• Height-adjustable inertia reel front and rear seat belts, and centre static rear lap belt
• Sports front seats
• Driver’s seat height adjuster
• Front seat body-lock restraint system
• Front passenger seat undertray
• One-piece folding rear seat

Facia, Instruments & Controls

• Trip odometer and instrument panel light dimmer
• Handbrake-on warning light
• Multi-function display (MFD) incorporating digital clock and external temperature plus date and radio display
• Rev counter
• 3-spoke sports steering wheel
• Leather covered steering wheel and gear knob
• Cigar lighter and lockable glovebox

Heating And Ventilation

• Air blend heater with 4-speed fan and illuminated controls
• Air recirculation system
• Cabin pollen filter
• Side window demist vents and 4 adjustable heating and ventilation outlets

Audio Equipment

• SC 804 stereo radio/stereo cassette player with remote display & 6 speakers
• Dolby B and C
• Maximum output: 20 watts per channel
• SW reception
• Soft touch cassette controls
• Security code protection for audio equipment
• Radio data system (RDS EON) with Traffic Programme
• Roof mounted aerial

Interior Lighting

• Interior courtesy light operated by front door switches
• Illuminated glovebox and load area

Additional Interior Features

• Front passenger side under facia storage shelf
• Front tiltable passenger assist handle
• Internal bonnet release, steering column lock
• Fabric covered, acoustic type headlining and fully carpeted passenger compartment
• Carpeted/hinged load compartment cover
• Carpeted rear wheelarches
• Twin sunvisors
• Driver’s vanity mirror
• Passenger vanity mirror
• Front and rear armrests, and front door pockets
• Extended centre console with front ashtray

Mechanical

• 5-speed close ratio gearbox
• Catalytic converter
• Electronic anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Power assisted steering
• Sport suspension with gas pressure dampers

Exterior Lighting

• Halogen headlamps
• Lights-on warning buzzer
• Electric headlamp levelling
• 2 reversing lights
• Integral rear fog lamp
• Hazard warning lights and side repeat indicators
• Integral front fog lamps
• White front turn indicators

Exterior Styling

• Tailgate pushlock
• Body colour bumpers, sill extensions and wheelarch extensions
• Body colour rear spoiler
• Body colour door mirror housings
• Sports rectangular exhaust tailpipe

Wheels And Tyres

• Ultra-low profile 185/60 R14 tyres
• 5.5Jx14 alloy road wheels with lockable centre caps

Additional Exterior Features

• Twin side impact door bars
• Laminated windscreen
• Green tinted glass with windscreen shadeband
• Central locking (doors, tailgate, fuel flap) with security deadlock and torch key
• Electronic security alarm system with immobiliser
• Heated rear window
• Intermittent tailgate wash/wipe
• Twin internally adjustable door mirrors
• 2-speed windscreen wipers. Electric screen wash
• Intermittent facility for windscreen wipers
• Locking fuel filler

Factory-Fitted Options

• CD 300 stereo radio/compact disc (CD) player – no cost option
• Driver’s airbag – extra cost option
• 60/40 split-folding rear seat with multi-position backrest – extra cost option
• Electrically operated front windows (one-touch on driver’s side) and electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors – extra cost option
• Sliding/tiltable glass sunroof with blind – extra cost option
• 2-coat metallic paint – extra cost option

Engines

C16XE (1993-1994)

• 1598CC/1.6 16v double overhead camshafts (DOHC)
• Maximum power: 109 PS/108 BHP/80 kW @ 6000rpm
• Maximum torque: 110.6 lb. ft. (150Nm) @ 3800rpm

X16XE (1994-1996)

• 1598CC/1.6 16v double overhead camshafts (DOHC)
• Maximum power: 106PS/105 BHP/78kW @ 6000rpm
• Maximum torque: 110.6 lb. ft. (150Nm) @ 4000rpm

Transmission

F15CR 5-Speed Close Ratio

• Mechanical, asbestos-free, single plate clutch
• Clutch diameter: 200mm
• 1st Gear Ratio: 3.73:1
• 2nd Gear Ratio: 2.13:1
• 3rd Gear Ratio: 1.41:1
• 4th Gear Ratio: 1.12:1
• 5th Gear Ratio: 0.89:1
• Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.31:1
• Final Drive Ratios: 3.74:1
• Maximum torque: 110.6 lb. ft. (150Nm) @ 3800rpm

Suspension

• Front: Independent. MacPherson struts with damper cartridge and coil springs
• Rear: Compound crank with progressive rate mini-block coil springs and telescopic dampers. Front and rear anti-roll bars. Gas pressure dampers and uprated suspension.

Brakes

• Dual circuit, diagnoally split, servo assisted system
• Front: 256mm (10.1 inch) diameter ventilated disc brakes with floating calipers
• Rear: 200mm (7.9 inch) diameter self adjusting drum brakes
• Electronic anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Asbestos-free friction material
• Load sensitive proportioning valve
• Plastic coated brake pipes and low brake fluid warning light

Steering

• Rack and pinion. Energy absorbing steering column
• Power assistance
• Turning circle: 9.9m (32.5ft)
• Turns lock to lock: 2.8

Fuel Capacity

• 10.1 imperial gallons (46 litres)

Performance And Fuel Economy

Performance

• Maximum speed (mph): 121
• Acceleration 0-60mph (secs): 9.0
• Acceleration 30-50mph (4th gear) (secs): 6.5

Fuel Economy (mpg)

• Simulated urban driving: 31.0
• Constant speed 56mph: 52.3
• Constant speed 75mph: 39.2

Electrics

• 12 volt negative earth system
• 70 amp alternator
• 44Ah maintenance-free battery

Weights

• Kerbweight (kg): 960
• Gross vehicle weight (kg): 1415
• Maximum roof rack loading (kg): 100

Note: Gross vehicle weight is the total permissable weight of the vehicle including passengers and their luggage. To determine total carrying capacity, deduct kerbweight from gross vehicle weight.

Dimensions

• Length: 96.2 inches (2.443 metres)
• Width (excluding door mirrors): 63.3 inches (1.608 metres)
• Width (including door mirrors): 69.6 inches (1.768 metres)

Colours

• Flame Red (solid colour)
• Glacier White (solid colour)
• Caribic Blue (two-coat metallic, extra cost)
• Smoke Grey (two-coat metallic, extra cost)