Paul_J
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The only way to improve the 0-60 time of a 1.2 8v Corsa is to push it off a cliff.
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul_J
The 1.2 16v Sxi Corsa B had 75 bhp.
Remind me - did we ever independently verify this?
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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i thought it had 65bhp?
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Ian
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Book figure is 65bhp for the early ones but the same engine in the C makes 75.
There was a rumour, mostly purported by late-B SXi owners, that they run-out models got the C engine.
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Paul_J
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
Book figure is 65bhp for the early ones but the same engine in the C makes 75.
There was a rumour, mostly purported by late-B SXi owners, that they run-out models got the C engine.
Everyone I know who got it RR'd got 75 bhp. Me, OJC, Sxi-Boy and some others at the time ...
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Hamish
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Registered: 4th Apr 05
Location: Ashtead, Surrey Drives: 100bhp Mint with Hole
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Power Engineering  
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
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RR isn't proof for me tbh.
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Paul_J
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To be honest. What's it matter. I doubt anyone would notice the difference? 
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Adam-D
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Location: Cheshire
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Originally posted by neil h
The 1.2 8v engine was discontinued because it was 100% indestructable, hence never actually requiring servicing. 
flmao
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Daimo B
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The "lighting" bolt on the GSi seats is meant to represent an increased heart beat.
All the Sports/SRi seats are Recaros
I have the best colour, end of argument
GSi's got the best dials.
GSi originally had 150bhp, but was de-tuned.
South African GSi's has the 1.6 8v 100bhp motor, never the 16v.
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Balling
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Registered: 7th Apr 04
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
Book figure is 65bhp for the early ones but the same engine in the C makes 75.
There was a rumour, mostly purported by late-B SXi owners, that they run-out models got the C engine.
Over here, the later Corsa B 1.2 16v models were listed as having 75 bhp.
The Corsa B was produced in a 3 door hatchback, a 5 door hatchback, a 4 door sedan, a 5 door estate, a 3 door van, a 2 door van (combo), a 2 door softtop cabriolet and a 2 door pickup.
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pow
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Registered: 11th Sep 06
Location: Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire
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My W reg GLS only had 65bhp 
[Edited on 19-12-2007 by pow]
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sand-eel
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
quote:
Originally posted by Paul_J
The 1.2 16v Sxi Corsa B had 75 bhp.
Remind me - did we ever independently verify this?
I put a post about this a while back, in whatcar.co.uk it say's 75bhp
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sand-eel
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speedo's
10mph start - mechanical
0mph start - electric
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Mertin
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The B pillars are prone to cracking, or at least the paint is
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DYL
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Registered: 19th May 06
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Most corsa horns sound different after some time
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corsa_nation
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Registered: 27th Dec 04
Location: Wiltshire
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"corsa" is actually Olde English for "Sweet ass ride"
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.dean.
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Registered: 21st Sep 07
Location: Hindley, Wigan Drives: Like Its Stolen!
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corsa in a inch wide than a nova!
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jimmy 2.1
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Location: Shipley, West Yorkshire
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Corsavans don't come with rear seat belt mounting points
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Shane
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the arial connector is a "normal one" but the wire is only long enough to reach behind the glovebox, it connects to another wire which had the standard vaux one on the end
the ciggy lighter connector is taped up in the loom
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pow
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Registered: 11th Sep 06
Location: Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire
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Some Corsas have a DAB ariel
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gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
Location: Basildon, Essex
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quote:
Originally posted by VXR
The "lighting" bolt on the GSi seats is meant to represent an increased heart beat.
All the Sports/SRi seats are Recaros
I have the best colour, end of argument
GSi's got the best dials.
GSi originally had 150bhp, but was de-tuned.
South African GSi's has the 1.6 8v 100bhp motor, never the 16v.
Really wish they had kept it at 150bhp that would have been
Drives supercharged Tec with torque 
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gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
Location: Basildon, Essex
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Alot of the mechanical side of the nova was carried over to the corsa.
Nova, corsa b and tigra share the same suspension setup
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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corsascott
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Registered: 4th Jul 07
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quote:
Originally posted by ShEp
they weigh more than a cavalier hatch
corsa has thicker steel used for body work
cav is 1.2 tonne
corsa 1.4 tonne
or near enough
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gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
Location: Basildon, Essex
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Unusually the corsa 3 and 5 door models have completly different body styles with the 5 door having a higher roof line for increased head room.
March 1993 corsa launched ( K reg)
corsa range is introduced, 1.2 and 1.4 engines are 8v engines and the gsi had a 1.6 16v unit, ABS alloys and bodykit. The 1.4 sri had a close ratio gear box and rear spoiler along with a multi point injection version of the 1.4 engine shared with the GLS. There were also 1.2 E drive "super economy" models with high gearing and additional emissions kit.
April 1994 ( L reg)
1.2 swing special edition launched.
June 1994
All models now have a visible VIN etched into the front and rear screens
August 1994 (M reg)
Gas shock absorbers fitted accross the range. GLS and SRI models no get a 16v 1.4 ecotec engine. Gsi also get ecotec engine. Drivers airbag now standard on gsi and sri + gls (new horrid steering wheel arrives because of this  )
November 1994
Sri and GLS now get an imobiliser (chip in key)
1.2 breeze special edition launched
April/june 1995
1.2 arizona and twist special editions launched
1.6 gsi discontinued
September 1995 (N reg)
1.4 sri becomes 1.4 sport with extra equipment. All 1.2 models and 1.4 merit now have a five speed box. 1.2 spin and 1.2/1.4 Montana special editions launched.
March/april 1996
1.2 premier (for euro 1996) and trip special editions launched.
October 1996 ( P reg)
1.2 and 1.4 vegas special editions launched.
April 1997
Revised range with new bumpers and V grille launched. Suspension also uprated following work by Lotus. New 1.0 3 cylinder 12v models introduced. Initially as a sting special edition. New 1.6 16v launched in replacement to gsi.
October 1997 ( R reg)
Air conditioning now avalible as an option (in lieu of sunroof) on gls sport and CDX models.
January 1998
1.0 trip and breeze special editions launched.
May 1998
A cabrio version of the corsa was launched (very rare  )
September 1998 ( S reg)
1.2 engine now became a 16v unit. 1.4 8v engine was dropped. All models now have improved equipment levels including side impact bars and seat belt tensioner. 1.2 sxi special edition launched with alloys tinted glass spoiler and sports seats.
October 1999 ( V reg)
1.2.com special edition launched of "internet sale" only. Has 8 spoke alloys metalic body coded bumpers and sunroof.
October 2000 (x reg)
New corsa C model launched so  Mr B
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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