Opel SA has launched a limited-edition Corsa Irmscher Edition.
The model is a tribute to racing heritage and precision engineering, according to the German brand, and just 40 of the exclusive units will be released for sale in South Africa. This follows positive customer feedback received from last year’s Festival of Motoring, where the car was first displayed.
It’s based on the Corsa GS Line and differentiated from regular models through spiced up aesthetics bolstered by a front spoiler lip, side skirts, a rear roof spoiler, diffuser, Irmscher badging and 18" alloy wheels including a suspension lowered by 30mm.
The Corsa Irmscher is offered in three colours, each with a contrasting black roof. On the inside, the vehicle’s features are on par with the GS Line trim, but with Irmscher boot and floor mats.
You can expect a reversing camera, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a single USB C port, park distance control, auto on/off lights, cruise control, high beam assist and heated front seats as standard amenities.
It’s powered by a 96kW and 230Nm turbocharged 1.2l three-cylinder petrol engine driving the front wheels and paired with a six-speed automatic transmission exclusively. The 0-100km/h sprint time of the GS Line is 8.7 seconds and a 208km/h top end, but the 30mm suspension drop in the Irmscher should improve on the already class-leading handling dynamics.
The tuning company Irmscher was founded 60 years ago by German Günther Irmscher, who began converting vehicles for racing purposes. Legendary drivers who’ve piloted Irmscher-tweaked cars include Walter Röhrl. The now defunct Delta Motor/General Motors (GM) SA imported Opel Kadett and Rekord Irmscher models in the 1990s. Today the company tunes a variety of Stellantis vehicles.
The recommended retail price of the new Opel Corsa Irmscher Edition is R534,900.
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