The “made in Spain” Opel Corsa turns 40

The Opel Corsa blows out its 40th birthday candles.
Far from facing the dreaded crisis of the 1940sManufactured exclusively in Zaragoza for the whole world, this city car remains true to the youthful and daring spirit and reliability of German engineering with the same intensity as when its first generation was launched in 1982.

But to understand the popularity of the Opel Corsa since its debut in 1982, we must first look at another successful model with the Blitz, the Opel Kadett. A small car conceived and designed
to bring mobility to more people at a time when driving was still a real luxury. Later, and over the decades, customers quickly became more demanding as their purchasing power improved. The little Kadett got bigger and more powerful in the second half of the 20th century, approaching the compact segment in each of its new versions. This left a void in what was the usual model of entry to the Rüsselsheim range.

So the time has come
a new small vehiclethe Corsican. The new model first rolled off the production line at the newly built car plant in Zaragoza in the fall of 1982 and immediately set the stage for becoming a bestseller for Opel.

The Corsa A was characterized by sleek proportions with a length of only 3.62 meters. I had
striking and widened wheel arches such as a rally car and an exceptionally low drag coefficient of 0.36 that may break records in its segment. Chief designer Erhard Schnell had created a sporty little car with sharp, chiseled lines. The most eye-catching was the 100 hp Corsa GSi, and a diesel engine was also installed. The bodies for two-door and sedans were expanded in 1985 with the addition of the popular five-door model. The Corsa A became an acclaimed sales success, with 3.1 million units built.

The brand’s four decades of streetwear are accompanied by a very special numbered limited edition, the
40th birthday Opel Corsaonly available in the Opel Store and open days throughout the dealer network: the Opel Anniversary Days.

With only 1,982 numbered units for sale across Europe, the Opel Corsa 40th Anniversary comes to the market with the aim of
a real fetish for collectors, lovers of the brand or nostalgic eighties. This limited edition contains nods to the first generation of the Opel Corsa, such as the new Rekord Red body color, which is very similar to the one used to present the Corsa A 40 years ago, and a reinterpretation of the mythical Scottish plaid upholstery that this typing. fashion model.

However, the Opel Corsa 40 Aniversario does not stop at the successes of this model or the beautiful 80s. The red of the body is combined with the roof and the decorative elements in black, giving the
a very contemporary look. Nor does it deny dynamism, as evidenced by its gloss black 17” wheels with gray inserts and its engine range: with a 100 hp petrol engine and also in a 100% electric version. The latest technologies are part of the experience, with LED headlights, a multimedia radio compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and driver assistance features such as Forward Collision Alert with Automatic Braking and Pedestrian Detection.

In addition to the launch of this limited edition of the Opel Corsa, the brand is celebrating four decades of its most popular model with the
Opel Anniversary Daysopen days taking place from September 19 to 24 throughout the Opel dealer network, with vehicles available immediately and unique benefits in models such as the Opel Mokka, the Opel Crossland or the Opel Corsa itself.

Source: La Verdad

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