Opel Corsa GSi Photos

Opel released a new set of photos of the new Opel Corsa GSi plus a more detailed press release. The Corsa GSi is powered by a less powerful version of 1.6 liter turbo engine which currently equip the Corsa OPC. SO, the GSi only has 150 hp (next to OPC’s 192 hp) and sprints from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 8,1 sec and reaches a top speed of 210 km/h (131 mph).

The bodykit for the Opel Corsa GSi features a new front spoiler lip, rear apron lip and spoiler, side sills, chrome sport tailpipe and 17-inch alloy wheels. View the full gallery after the jump.

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Opel Flextreme revealed on Frankfurt Motor Show

The Opel Flextreme concept is GM's European answer to the Chevy Volt, and it's destined to be one of the stars of this year's very green-tinged Frankfurt Motor Show. The vehicle's name was leaked in a Financial Times article published on August 31, and this evening, several photos and more information about the concept were published online. We happily share what's available so far.

The Flextreme sports a Euro-friendly hatchback/crossover-style body as opposed to Volt's US-targeted sedan duds, which allows for an area in which a pair Segways can be stored and charged by the car's onboard electrical system. It's also got a glass panoramic roof, rear suicide doors, and rearview cameras in lieu of traditional mirrors.

Under the skin, the Flextreme and Volt are largely the same save for the engine supplying power to the car's onboard generator. The Flextreme utilizes a 1.3-liter Ecotec turbodiesel instead of the 1-liter 3-cylinder turbo E85/flex-fuel unit featured in the Volt. A lithium-ion battery pack provides the juice for the car's front-mounted electric motor. Battery-only range on a full charge is 40 miles, and when battery power has been exhausted, the diesel will kick in to start replenishing it. It's a PHEV, so it can also be charged by being plugged into an electrical outlet.

The gang headed to Germany will bring us all plenty of live shots and first-person coverage next week.

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Opel Corsa Hybrid concept

At next month's Frankfurt Motor Show, hometown brand Opel will be showing off a full slate of more efficient models and we now finally have some details. GM Europe will show off their first hybrid model in the form of the Corsa Hybrid concept. The B-Class Corsa will get an updated version of the belt-alternator-starter mild hybrid setup currently available on the Saturn Aura and Vue in the US.

In the Corsa the BAS system will be paired up with a 1.3L 75hp turbo-diesel and a lithium ion battery, both firsts for GM's mild hybrid. The Corsa Hybrid will be rated at 62.7 mph (US) and 99 g/km of CO2 although any production plans are unknown at this point.

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First hint of the Opel E-Flex concept

First hint of the Opel E-Flex concept

Another of Opel's premieres at the Frankfurt Motor Show will be their own take on the E-Flex architecture. The power-train will be similar to the Volt but with a small diesel engine taking the place of the gas/E85 range extender. The Opel-badged vehicle will have a different body style from the Volt and now we the first clue as to at least what the shape will be. Bloomberg reported today that GM may build 60,000 Volts in the first year and it seems likely that if they do build that many, it will also include Opel variants in addition to Chevrolets.

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