| | |  | | ROADTESTS | | SAC's Opel Corsa Utility 160iS | | Steve's Auto Clinic and TSW have joined forces and produced an aggressive little sports van that is sure to turn heads. | | The result of this venture is the smartest looking Opel Corsa Utility 160iS on our roads - which goes as fast as it looks. | | On the motor side, Steve's Auto Clinic has pushed the power up by a respectable 39%, from 46kW to 64kW on the front wheels. | | The cylinder head is gasflowed and the electronics dynamometer matched and tuned. A banana branch and larger diameter free-flow exhaust system is fitted. | |  | | | Resultant top speed has been increased from 164 km/h to 180 km/h, with accelaration levels leaving parallel black lines on the road. | | When it comes to ride and handling, sportier coil springs and shocks have been fitted to cope with the extra performance and improve the road holding. | | In addition, a choice of TSW alloy wheels is available shod with sporty rubber from Tiger Wheel & Tyre. | | Cosmetically, there is a more efficient front spoiler and side skirts, which together with the wing mirrors, front and rear bumpers, wheel arch covers and front grille cover, are all colour coded. | |  | | | Performance Comparison Chart: | | Standard Opel Corsa Utility 160iS | SAC Opel Corsa Utility 160iS | | Maximum Power: 46kW (on the wheels) | Maximum Power: 64kW (on the wheels) | | Top Speed: 164,6 km/h | Top Speed: 178,9 km/h | | 0-100 km/h: 12,4 seconds | 0-100 km/h: 10,5 seconds | | Quarter Mile: 18,1 seconds | Quarter Mile: 17,4 seconds | | | Performance tests carried out at Gerotek on the highveld. | | The tuners wish to point out that for the purposes of this comparison, all top speed runs were carried out on a banked oval track, but slightly higher speeds should be attainable on a flat road. | | | | Click Here to get an SAC consultant to advise you! | | Click here for more about our conversions | | Performance / power conversions, modifications, engine upgrades available for Alfa, Audi, BMW, Chev, Chrysler, Colt, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Jeep, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Toyota, VW and more... | |
