Opel Corsa OPC Nürburgring limited edition will be on South African road in October - 2013

General Motors South Africa(GMSA) confirmed that the Opel Corsa OPC Nürburgring Edition will be available in limited volumes in South African auto market this October. As part of an international limited-edition production run, the Opel Corsa OPC Nürburgring is among the most exclusive Opels ever built. And as far as the Corsa is concerned, this specific OPC is the hottest ever.

The turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine has been improved to generate 154 kW at 5850 r/min and 250 Nm of torque, and on overboost up to 280 Nm of torque. The Co2 emissions are 178g/km. The Corsa OPC Nürburgring Edition can be sped up using ‘go fast’ kit from 0 to 100 km/h within 6.8 seconds. Top speed of the Corsa OPC Nürburgring Edition is 230 km/h.

The OPC models acquire great tuning of chassis, performance as well as handling dynamics. The OPC Nurburgring Edition is identified from the basic Corsa OPC by a front lip spoiler, the new rear roof-mounted spoiler, dual exhaust pipes, dark-painted 18-inch alloy wheels and Brembo disc brakes. The OPC seems to offer the right stuff to excite and perform. Equipment of the Opel Corsa OPC Nürburgring Edition are upgraded with rain-sensing wipers, automatic climate control as well as audio system is also improved with USB and Bluetooth compatibility.

GMSA will announce pricing, availability and further details regarding this car closer to the car’s launch. However, pricing should be expected to around the R345000 mark.