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7 unusual facts about Opel Corsa


Boris Hoppek

In 2005 Hoppek was approached by the advertising company DLKW, who wanted to create an advertising campaign for the Opel Corsa based on his own Bimbo dolls.

He is the creator of The C'Mons, a fictional rock band at the centre of a viral marketing campaign for the fourth-generation Opel Corsa car.

Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show

The primary car which the action revolves around, referred to as the "hero car," is a custom-built design for the show, while the pursuit cars are Opel Corsas.

Niall McShea

The following year he drove a Ray Mallock Ltd-prepared Opel Corsa in the championship, but mechanical issues restricted him to just two finishes, meaning he could only finish seventh in the standings.

Opel Performance Center

since 2007 Opel Corsa D OPC - a version of the Opel Corsa D three-door hatchback which has a 1.6-liter turbo engine with 141 kW (192 hp).

since 2011 Opel Corsa D OPC Nürburgring Edition - a version of the Opel Corsa D three-door hatchback which has a 1.6-liter turbo engine with 155 kW (210 hp).

Tino Casal

Casal was returning from a nightclub with three other people when, due to excessive speed, the driver of the Opel Corsa lost control of the car and crashed into a lamp post.


Alexandre Bengué

In 2010 Bengué was announced to be part of a five-round Intercontinental Rally Challenge programme with British firm Motor Sports Developments and tyre firm Hankook in an Opel Corsa OPC Super 2000.

Chevrolet Europe

A 5 seater hatchback, the Aveo is being launched throughout Europe in Summer 2011 as a competitor to the likes of the Ford Fiesta, Opel Corsa and Volkswagen Polo.

GM Gamma platform

The first version of the platform was issued in autumn 2000 with the introduction of Opel Corsa C and was a development of the earlier GM4200 platform used in previous Corsa models, developed by Opel in Germany.

Supermini

Half of the sales are covered by five best selling models such us Ford Fiesta, the recently renewed Renault Clio and Peugeot 208, the VW Polo and the Opel Corsa together with its twin Vauxhall.


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