Epitome of GSE: Opel unleashes Opel Corsa GSE Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo

Only one week after giving a tantalising teaser of its upcoming idea automobile, Opel has eliminated the covers and revealed a primary full set of pictures together with the title of the present automobile which is able to have fun its world premiere on the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich (September 8 to 14, 2025). Because the title suggests, the beautiful Opel Corsa Gse Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo not solely provides a preview of upcoming GSE fashions. It additionally reaffirms Opel’s dedication to the small automobile section and may be pushed by all people in one of many world’s premiere racing simulators – Gran Turismo 7, this autumn. With its beautiful design paired with an total output of 588 kW (800 hp), 800 Nm of torque and a high pace of 320 km/h the Opel Corsa GSE Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo represents the epitome of Opel’s GSE efficiency sub-brand.

“The Opel Corsa GSE Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo takes our GSE sub-brand to the following stage. It not solely reveals what is feasible on a small automobile platform, it additionally shows a transparent view to the longer term and appeals to all types of automobile lovers. For the primary time ever, an Opel idea can’t solely be admired from afar. This autumn all people can drive this beautiful newcomer in Gran Turismo 7 and expertise OMG! GSE moments for themselves. The results of the mixture of the long-lasting Corsa nameplate with high-performance GSE traits speaks for itself,” stated Opel CEO Florian Huettl.

“We’re delighted to welcome Opel again to Gran Turismo with such an thrilling and modern tackle the Corsa. Opel has a wealthy racing heritage, and the Corsa GSE Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo will likely be widespread with GT gamers all over the world. We love seeing Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo vehicles delivered to life as full-scale fashions and may’t anticipate the response of followers when it’s unveiled on the IAA Mobility 2025 on 8 September earlier than it’s displayed on the Gran Turismo World Collection occasion in Berlin on Saturday, 20 September,” stated Gran Turismo collection producer Kazunori Yamauchi.

Highly effective, environment friendly, extremely dynamic

Excellent effectivity paired with thrilling driving dynamics are key for the Opel Corsa GSE Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo. It comes with two 350 kW (476 hp) electrical motors, one on every axle, and boasts a mixed output of 588 kW (800 hp). As well as, the everlasting all-wheel drive enhances grip, dealing with, and total automobile stability. Together with the single-speed transmission, the Corsa GSE Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in simply 2.0 seconds and may attain a high pace of 320 km/h. Moreover, the inclusion of a lift operate that delivers an extra 59 kW (80 hp) for as much as 4 seconds makes overtaking on the observe even simpler. As soon as totally depleted, the enhance operate is totally recharged in 80 seconds.

Regardless of coming with an 82 kWh battery, the Corsa GSE Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo solely weighs in at 1170 kg. This has been achieved because of the usage of light-weight materials all through.

Beautiful technical design matches interior values

The exhilarating efficiency is matched by the muscular and highly effective look with the Opel Corsa GSE Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo demonstrating the liberty that the STLA Small platform permits when it comes to design and proportions. The idea automobile has an analogous footprint to a Corsa however it’s decrease and significantly wider. In the meantime, the general design reveals a brand new, extra technical execution of Opel’s daring and pure design philosophy. The physique sculpture shows sharp and exact characteristic strains mixed with technical and machined particulars. On the entrance, the most recent idea from Rüsselsheim sports activities a brand new slim execution of the following technology Opel Vizor. The illuminated Opel Blitz sits proudly on the centre of the signature Opel Compass, the guiding aspect of the design which additionally acts because the automobile’s spine. It’s flanked by signature lighting bars on the horizontal axis which finish in two three-dimensional glass blocks. The vertical axis is now additionally illuminated across the Blitz and the centre crease extends from the entrance bumper into the aero-optimised bonnet.

This precept continues on the rear with the distinctive compass signature braking mild created by edge lighting expertise. This combines with daring “OPEL” lettering to kind the central aspect. The vast rear compass taillamp merges with the rear window to provide the tail finish a daring and detoxed look. General, the compass is elevated to the central backbone of the idea automobile and is emphasised each on the outside and inside.

Optimised aero options and a focus to element

To make sure that the Opel Corsa GSE Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo stays firmly planted on the highway, it options quite a few intelligent and optimised aero options. Aero curtains in entrance of the assured entrance and rear fenders together with black aero blade fender flares guarantee smoother airflow thus enhancing the automobile’s dealing with at excessive speeds. As well as, the aero wheels improve effectivity by decreasing air turbulence within the wheelhouses whereas the energetic aero diffusor and energetic aero spoiler assist improve or lower downforce relying on the driving state of affairs.

The standard consideration to element displayed by idea vehicles from Rüsselsheim is one other key characteristic of the Opel Corsa GSE Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo. For instance, the flip indicators are hidden within the entrance and rear fenders and executed as slim sleeping edge lights. As well as, truncated triangular components impressed by historic and iconic motorsport automobiles such because the Opel Manta 400 rally automobile have been built-in in varied parts with the wheel construction, the roof spoiler and the roll cage all sporting this design. And the beautiful total look is additional emphasised by the contrasting use of colors. The physique is held in pearl white, aero components, just like the bonnet, spoiler or diffusor shine in daring yellow whereas the roof and entrance aero blade fender flares are black. Even the edges comply with this use of color. The entrance Goodyear tyres sit on 21-inch black and yellow rims, whereas on the rear they sit on white and yellow 22-inch rims. In each circumstances, Bilstein dampers assist preserve contact with the highway and additional enhance dealing with.

Detoxed racing expertise

Contained in the cockpit, drivers can stay up for a detoxed racing expertise which additionally follows the signature Opel Compass. The glossy steering wheel offers an unobstructed view of a very powerful data which is projected on the head-up show – no additional screens are wanted. Thus, the Opel Corsa GSE Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo’s cockpit affords utterly new views. The suspended, light-weight driver’s sport seat – additionally designed in black and vivid yellow – with six-point seatbelts totally integrates the driving force within the driving expertise and along with the roll-cage ensures highest security requirements. Elsewhere, onboard sensors alert the driving force to the presence of different automobiles. For instance, when a automobile enters the blind spot, a warning seems by way of illuminated materials that cowl the dashboard and door inserts.

The Opel Corsa GSE Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo represents the most recent spotlight in Opel’s lengthy idea automobile historical past. The model with the Blitz was the primary European producer to current an idea automobile within the critically acclaimed Experimental GT in 1965. 60 years later, Opel is as soon as once more breaking new floor by presenting a bodily present automobile on the IAA Mobility 2025 which can be performed in Gran Turismo 7 and connects the model to the gaming neighborhood. The Opel Corsa GSE Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo attracts on Opel’s sturdy motorsport roots and combines this with the long-lasting Corsa nameplate whereas concurrently giving an outlook on future generations of sporty GSE fashions with the Blitz. In brief, it represents the epitome of Opel’s extremely dynamic GSE sub-brand and packages all the pieces in an all-electric high-performance small automobile.

SOURCE: Stellantis