Opel Releases First Video of Corsa OPC Nurburgring Edition

Opel has recently unveiled the Corsa OPC’s Nurburgring Edition, the most powerful and focused version of the little hot hatchback. Now, the first promotional video of the model attacking the famous German track it is named after has also been launched onto the Internet for all to see.

The model, which is already available in Germany from €27,650, is powered by a more powerful version of the same 1.6-liter turbocharged engine. The turbocharged engine’s output has been raised from 192 hp to 210 hp, giving a specific power rating of 131.4 hp per liter which is exceptional in this engine class.

In order to help the car put all the power down and to prevent it from becoming to much of a monster, the front axle is equipped with a mechanical, multi-plate limited-slip differential. This helps reduce wheel slip when there are very high lateral forces under acceleration, for example, or changes in the texture of the road surface. It is also ideal for forays onto the race track.

The chassis has also been re-tuned, with the car sporting a lower ride height, new Bilstein springs and dampers and a new lightweight front braking system from Brembo. Electronic systems such as the ABS, Traction Control and Electronic Stability Control have been re-calibrated to suit the car's new configuration.

According to Opel, both the Corsa OPC Nurburgring Edition and the Insignia OPC Unlimited underwent a 10,000-kilometer (6,213 miles) test program on the Nordschleife to prove their toughness and to fine-tune the chassis and drive components for the conditions. The extensive track testing is said to be equivalent to 180,000 kilometers (111,850 miles) driven on normal roads.