190 BHP Corsa from Opel's factory

Nitin · 27th July 2007, 19:57

nice!!
Looks like Opel wants to go against the VW Golf GTi's (200bhp) engine..

I think its about time that cars with more power hit the Indian roads, and with that I mean those cars that are small (size-wise) but with bigger engines. Since the average person can afford a car of Rs 5-7 lakhs, coupled with more financing options, it would work pretty well if a wide range of cars were to be introduced in India (sports coupes to sporty sedans to off-roaders etc)

Ford Rocam · 27th July 2007, 20:17

Object of Desire ! comes in complete package, power, handling,exterior,interior. Brilliant.

abhibh · 27th July 2007, 20:38

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Originally Posted by navin

BTW I dont think HM sells Opel anymore. Only Chevy now.

Sir, Its GM not HM

. Sexy hatch. Opel is under estimated IMHO in almost all the countries.

1100D · 28th July 2007, 02:46

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Originally Posted by abhibh

Sir, Its GM not HM

. Sexy hatch. Opel is under estimated IMHO in almost all the countries.

Oh no, we all know Opel Manta, Ascona and Kadett!!

sAP · 28th July 2007, 03:45

Well, haven't things changed around here.

First, what astonishes me the most is the fact that GM has managed to engineer a 1.6L engine to this profound effect. Second, thank goodness they didn't put in a Wankel rotary.

I caught a post with some comparison figures for 2.0 L engines from the small family cars segment -- and that is a different segment in Europe. The supermini list is here: Choosing the right Car

To compare the Golf GTi, I think it would be fair to compare it with something in the same class. Which in this case, is the 2.0 L Astra OPC, churning out a comforting 240HP as opposed to the 200HP Golf GTi, the Focus, Civic or the Megane. Here is a list for that segment: Choosing the right Car

Hope this makes sense.

I still think the Corsa OPC has lots of charm and individuality -- much more than what its own OPC siblings can match, Uhm, if one can live with that high bonnet, that is.

sAP

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Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	nice!! Looks like Opel wants to go against the VW Golf GTi's (200bhp) engine.. I think its about time that cars with more power hit the Indian roads, and with that I mean those cars that are small (size-wise) but with bigger engines. Since the average person can afford a car of Rs 5-7 lakhs, coupled with more financing options, it would work pretty well if a wide range of cars were to be introduced in India (sports coupes to sporty sedans to off-roaders etc)
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Ford Rocam BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai-India Posts: 878 Thanked: 23 Times	Object of Desire ! comes in complete package, power, handling,exterior,interior. Brilliant.
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28th July 2007, 03:45	#20
sAP BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 10000 Lakes Posts: 283 Thanked: 55 Times View My Garage	Class comparison Well, haven't things changed around here. First, what astonishes me the most is the fact that GM has managed to engineer a 1.6L engine to this profound effect. Second, thank goodness they didn't put in a Wankel rotary. I caught a post with some comparison figures for 2.0 L engines from the small family cars segment -- and that is a different segment in Europe. The supermini list is here: Choosing the right Car To compare the Golf GTi, I think it would be fair to compare it with something in the same class. Which in this case, is the 2.0 L Astra OPC, churning out a comforting 240HP as opposed to the 200HP Golf GTi, the Focus, Civic or the Megane. Here is a list for that segment: Choosing the right Car Hope this makes sense. I still think the Corsa OPC has lots of charm and individuality -- much more than what its own OPC siblings can match, Uhm, if one can live with that high bonnet, that is. sAP
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