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Opel Corsa From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search For the Toyota model with same name, see Toyota Tercel. For other uses, see Corsa (disambiguation). Opel Corsa Manufacturer Opel Production 1982—present Assembly Zaragoza, Spain Eisenach, Germany Class Supermini Layout FF layout The Opel Corsa is a supermini that has been produced and engineered by Opel since 1982 and has also been sold under a variety of other brands (most notably Vauxhall, Chevrolet, and Holden), and also spawned various derivatives in different markets, all of which are listed in appropriate sections below. The names Vauxhall Nova, Holden Barina and Chevrolet Chevy have been used for the Corsa in certain markets. Despite its global presence, it has never been sold in the United States or Canada. The Corsa is built at Figueruelas in Spain, and in other countries such as Argentina (Rosario), Brazil (São Caetano do Sul and São José dos Campos), Colombia (Bogotá), Germany (Eisenach), Mexico (Ramos Arizpe), South Africa (Port Elizabeth), India (Halol), and China (Shanghai). Contents 1 Opel Corsa A (1982-1993) 1.1 Vauxhall Nova 2 Opel Corsa B (1993-2000) 2.1 Mexico 2.1.1 Names and markets 3 Opel Corsa C (2000-2006) 3.1 Mexico 3.2 United Kingdom 3.3 Engine specifications 3.3.1 Petrol 3.3.2 Brazilian Engines 3.3.3 Diesel 4 Opel Corsa D (2006-present) 4.1 Flexfix 4.2 Engines 4.2.1 From 2010[14] 4.3 Hybrid 4.4 Facelift (2011-) 5 Variants 5.1 Corsavan 6 Popularity 7 References 8 External links [edit] Opel Corsa A (1982-1993) Corsa A Production 1982—1993 Assembly Zaragoza, Spain Body style(s) 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 2-door saloon 4-door saloon Platform GM4200 platform Engine(s) GM Family II engine 1.0L I3 Opel OHV engine 1.5L Diesel I4 1.0L I4 1.2L I4 1.4L I4 The front-wheel drive Corsa was first launched in April 1983 to replace the Opel Kadett C City. Built in Zaragoza, Spain, the first Corsas were three-door hatchback and two-door saloon models, with four-door and five-door versions arriving in 1984. The basic model was called just the Corsa, which was followed by the Corsa Luxus, Corsa Berlina and the sporty Corsa SR. Six years later, the Corsa received a facelift, which included a new front fascia and some other minor changes. The models were called LS, GL, GLS and GT. The Corsa was known in the UK market as the Vauxhall Nova. Power first came from 1.0 L 45 hp, 1.2 L 55 hp, 1.3 L 70 hp and 1.4 L 75 hp petroleum engines. (the first engines were all equipped with carburators, fuel injection came later, only on the 1.2 and 1.4 engines). The engines were based on well proven GM Family II design, except for 1.0 L engine which was based on the OHV unit from the Kadett C. There was also a 1.5 L diesel engine available, which was also used in the Isuzu Gemini at around the same time. The engines and most of the mechanical components were derived from those used in the Astra/Kadett. A rare "Sport" model was produced from 1983 in order to homologate for the sub 1300 cc class of Group A for the British Rally Championship[citation needed]. These sport models had SR suspension, SR engine with twin Weber 40 DCOE carburettors, a bespoke camshaft, close ratio GTE gearbox, and few luxuries. This gave 93 hp and a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h) with a 0-60 mph time of 8.9 seconds. These are by far the rarest models (500 produced) and thus acquire a high market price if one does become available. A 1.6 L multi-point fuel injected engine with 100 PS (74 kW) and capable of 186 km/h (116 mph) was later added to the Corsa/Nova, giving decent performance and being badged as a GSi (GTE in pre-facelift models in the UK, later models were all called GSi). A model with an 82 PS (60 kW) 1.4 L multi-point fuel injected engine also became available as the SRi, which was otherwise mechanically identical to the GSi. The design was freshened in 1990 with new bumpers, headlights, grille and interior, but the car was showing its age against strong competition such as the Ford Fiesta and Peugeot 106. Facelifted Opel Corsa A   Opel Corsa A 2-door saloon   Opel Corsa A: from 1984 also offered as a five door hatchback   Irmscher Spider   [edit] Vauxhall Nova The Corsa A was rebadged as the Vauxhall Nova between 1983 and 1993, primarily for the British market. It replaced the Vauxhall Chevette and Opel Kadett City. All Nova and Opel Corsa models were made in Spain, with the first British customers taking delivery of their cars in April 1983. It gave Vauxhall a much-needed modern competitor in the UK supermini market, as the Chevette was older than the majority of its competitors, chiefly the Ford Fiesta and Austin Metro. Sales in the UK were strong right up to the end,[citation needed]. Its successor was the Corsa (B); the second Vauxhall to adopt the same model name as the Opel version, the first being the Senator. By 1996, all models of the Vauxhall and Opel ranges were identically named. Vauxhall Nova (1983 - 1990)   Vauxhall Nova (1990 - 1993)   1989 Vauxhall Nova Rear View   [edit] Opel Corsa B (1993-2000) Corsa B Also called Buick Sail Chevrolet Classic Chevrolet Corsa Holden SB Barina Opel Vita Vauxhall Corsa Production since 1992[1] as Opel[2] since 1994 as Chevrolet Assembly Zaragoza, Spain, Bogotá, Colombia Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, Alvear, Santa Fe, Argentina, São Caetano do Sul, Brazil Valencia, Venezuela[3] Port Elizabeth, South Africa[4] 6th of October City, Egypt[5] Gurgaon, India[6][7] Predecessor Opel Corsa A (Europe) Holden Barina (Australia/New Zealand) Opel Kadett C (Chevette in Brazil) (South America) Body style(s) 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 4-door saloon 5-door estate 2-door pickup truck Platform GM4200 platform Engine(s) 1.2L I4 1.4L I4 1.6L I4 1.5L Turbodiesel I4 1.7L Diesel I4 1.0L I3 Transmission(s) 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual Wheelbase 2,443 mm (96.2 in) Length 3,725 mm (146.7 in) (Hatchback) Width 1,610 mm (63.4 in) Height 1,440 mm (56.7 in) (Hatchback) Related Opel Combo A Opel Tigra A Chevrolet Celta Chevy C2 In 1993 the Corsa B was unveiled, and in the UK, Vauxhall dropped the Nova name, with the car now being known as the Corsa. The following year, it was launched by Holden in Australia, as the Barina, replacing a version of the Suzuki Swift sold under that name. This proved a success, and was the first Spanish-built car to be sold in significant volumes in the Australian market. Four-cylinder power came from 1.2 L Family 0, 1.4 L and 1.6 L Family 1 petrol engines, as well as an economical 1.5 L turbodiesel engine. Unlike the previous model, there was no saloon version, but one was designed in Brazil for the Latin American market, as saloons were much preferred to hatchbacks. This was also introduced in South Africa and India. A station wagon, panel van and pick-up truck were also introduced. The wagon version was sold in some European markets (including Italy), badged as an Opel. The Corsa also spawned a small coupé called Opel Tigra. A 1.0 L 3-cylinder Family 0 economy version was launched in 1996, and a Lotus-tuned suspension was added as well as an exterior refresh. 1997–2000 Holden SB Barina Cabrio (Australia). The sedan model is still built and sold in Latin America as Chevrolet Corsa Classic. A budget version introduced for the Brazilian market, the Chevrolet Celta, has bodywork resembling the late 1990s Vectra and Astra. The Celta is sold in Argentina as the Suzuki Fun. 2003-2009 Version of the Corsa still sold in the Brazilian market called Chevrolet Classic. . The saloon and wagon versions were produced in China by Shanghai GM as Buick Sail and Buick Sail S-RV, respectively, until 2005. That year they became known as the Chevrolet Sail and SRV. In September 2006, Chile became the first country outside China to receive the Chinese-assembled Sail; it is called the Chevrolet Corsa Plus, available as a four-door sedan with a 1.6 L 92 PS (68 kW) engine. The Corsa Plus includes dual front airbags, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, electric windows and central locking as standard equipment. In India, the hatchback, saloon and wagon versions were sold as the Corsa Sail, Corsa (or Corsa Joy) and Corsa Swing respectively until the end of 2005. The hatchback model was still being produced, and extensively marketed in South Africa as the Corsa Lite under the Opel branding until 2009 at which point the Corsa Lite was discontinued. [edit] Mexico Main article: Cars in Mexico In 1994, General Motors de México first marketed the Corsa B as the Chevy, which would quickly replace Volkswagen's Sedán as the people's favorite. For 2004 (after the Corsa C was introduced), a Mexican designed and produced version of the hatchback and sedan, known as the Chevy C2, was released, which is also sold in Colombia. All Mexican previous versions were known as the Chevy, with the names Monza used on the sedan, and Swing (5-door) and Joy (3-door) for the hatchbacks. The latter 2004 and 2008 redesigns were simply named Chevy and Chevy Sedán. The Chevy remains a favorite among taxicab drivers and one of the best selling cars in the country[citation needed]. 1994-2000 Chevrolet Chevy Swing 5-door 2006-08 Chevrolet Chevy 3-door 2009 Chevrolet Chevy sedan 2001-03 Chevrolet Chevy wagon [edit] Names and markets 2001-2005 Buick Sail (Shanghai-GM, China) 2005-2009 Chevrolet Sail (Shanghai-GM, China) Opel Corsa - Europe (except for UK) Vauxhall Corsa - United Kingdom Holden Barina - Australia, New Zealand (was replaced by the Daewoo Kalos from 2005) Chevrolet Corsa - Latin America Chevrolet Corsa Classic and Chevrolet Classic - sedan, South America (after the launch of new Corsa) Chevrolet Corsa Plus - Chinese-assembled Corsa sold in Chile Chevrolet Corsa - South America Suzuki Fun - Argentina Opel Corsa Lite - South Africa (after the launch of new Corsa) Opel Swing - Indian station wagon Buick Sail - China, until February 2005 Chevrolet Sail - China, since 2005 [8] Opel Vita - Japan (Toyota already registered the Corsa name for one of their domestic models, the Toyota Tercel) Chevrolet Chevy/Chevy C2 - Mexico (C2 after 2004 facelift, dropped in 2008 as New Chevy) Chevrolet Monza - Mexico (4 door version until 2004) Opel Corsa Classic - South African sedan Opel Corsa Sail (Hatchback) and Opel Corsa Swing (Station Wagon) - India Chevrolet Small- taxi version [edit] Opel Corsa C (2000-2006) Corsa C Also called Chevrolet Corsa (Latin America) Holden XC Barina (Australia, New Zealand) Opel Vita (Japan) Vauxhall Corsa (United Kingdom) Production 2000-2006 (Europe) 2002-2009 (Egypt and Taiwan) 2000-present (South America) 2001-2008 (Argentina) 2002-present (Brazil) Assembly Zaragoza, Spain[9] Chennai, Tamil Nadu India Miaoli, Republic of China, São José dos Campos, Brazil Port Elizabeth, South Africa[4] 6th of October City, Egypt Alvear, Santa Fe, Argentina Body style(s) 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 4-door saloon 2-door Pickup truck Platform GM Gamma platform Engine(s) 1.3L Diesel I4 1.7L Diesel I4 1.0L I3 1.4L I4 1.8L I4 1.2L I4 Transmission(s) 5-speed semi-automatic 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual Wheelbase 2,491 mm (98.1 in) Length Hatchback: 3,815 mm (150.2 in) Sedan: 4,181 mm (164.6 in) Width 1,645 mm (64.8 in) Height 1,440 mm (56.7 in) Sedan: 1,430 mm (56.3 in) Related Opel Combo B Opel Meriva A Opel Tigra TwinTop Chevrolet Montana Rear of Opel Corsa C 3-door (pre-facelift) 2003-05 Chevrolet Corsa Comfort sedan (Mexico) Vauxhall Corsa C The Corsa C was revealed in 1999 and introduced to the European market in 2000. General Motors dubbed the new chassis Gamma and intended to use it in a number of other models. A sedan version is also offered in Latin America, South Africa and the Middle East. The Brazilian version of the Corsa sold in those countries featured a more conservative front end than its European counterpart. Brazil also offers a pickup truck version of the Corsa named the Chevrolet Montana (sold in some markets as the Tornado), which, as well as the sedan, is exported in completely knocked down form to South Africa for local assembly. GM South Africa markets the hatchback simply as The New Corsa, and the pickup version as the Utility. Since 2007, the Corsa C saloon has been discontinued in South Africa. This car was 2001 Semperit Irish Car of the Year in Ireland. [edit] Mexico The Corsa C arrived in the 2002 model year as a five-door hatchback, and was imported from Europe; but for the 2003 model year, the Corsa sold in Mexico began coming from Brazil and a sedan version was added. In 2005, the sedan version introduced a semi-automatic transmission called easytronic because it was only offered in a five-speed manual transmission, however, the easytronic transmission was rapidly discontinued after the 2007 model year because of poor sales and technical flaws.[citation needed] For 2008, the Corsa was tweaked with a freshened grille, lights and a gold colored Chevrolet logo. The Chevrolet Corsa C was discontinued from the Mexican market in June 2008 leaving only the older and freshened Chevy (Corsa B); and was replaced by the Chevrolet Aveo. In 2002, the Corsa chassis spawned a mini MPV called the Opel Meriva, development of which began under Opel in Ruesselsheim (but finished by Chevrolet in Brazil). The Corsa C is still manufactured and sold in South America. The production plant that produces this car model is located in Rosario, Argentina. Since 2007, the Latin American Corsa C features the Opel-inspired Chevrolet logo with a golden bowtie instead of a chromed one - the new logo was first introduced in the South American market with the new Chevrolet Vectra. In Australia, the car was launched to much fanfare from many motor journalists, and went on the win the Wheels 2001 "Car Of The Year" (COTY). Holden also imported the SRi version with the 1.8L Astra motor and uprated sports suspension including traction control, ABS brakes, a better tyre/wheel combination and Irmscher body kit to produce a "baby hot hatch" Barina. The face lifted 2004 model was also imported, however, in December 2005, the Corsa C was dropped from the Australian and New Zealand Holden ranges as a cost-cutting measure by GM, to be replaced by the Daewoo Kalos, which is now badged as a Holden Barina. Motoring journalists have been scathing in their criticism of the new model, particularly the bland handling, lackluster engine and below-par safety features. [edit] United Kingdom This section does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (September 2009) This Corsa was a huge success for Vauxhall in Britain, being the most popular supermini and second most popular car overall in 2002, 2003 and 2004. It was also Britain's best selling supermini in 2005, achieving third place overall, but in 2006 (the final year of production) it lost top place in the supermini sector after five years, and was overtaken by the Ford Fiesta. Overall, it was Britain's fourth most popular car in 2006. [edit] Engine specifications The Corsa C was introduced with a 1.7 L DTI Ecotec turbodiesel engine supplied by Isuzu (Circle L) with 75 hp (55 kW). This was later joined by the 1.7 L DI Ecotec turbodiesel engine also supplied by Isuzu. The 1.7 L DI Ecotec did not include an intercooler and this reduced power to 65 PS (48 kW).[10] From 2003 a new 1.3 L CDTI Ecotec turbodiesel engine was supplied by Fiat (MultiJet) which produced 70 PS (51 kW) and a 1.7 L CDTI Ecotec turbodiesel was supplied by Isuzu which produced 100 PS (74 kW). This new 1.7 L CDTI Ecotec featured a variable geometry turbocharger.[11] The 1.0 L and 1.2 L Ecotec Family 0 engines are carry-overs from the Corsa B; but the 1.4 L Family 1 engine was replaced with a new Family 0 model of the same displacement. The 1.8 L Family 1 engine is an upgrade for the previous 1.6 L 16-valve engine and produces 125 PS (92 kW) and 165 N·m (122 lb·ft) of torque. The edition with the 1.8 L engine was named Corsa GSi and was the predecessor of the new Corsa OPC. In 2003, Opel introduced updated versions of these engines with TwinPort technology, and the 1.2 L engine gained another 5 PS (3.7 kW), giving it 80 PS (59 kW) . [edit] Petrol Model Production Engine Displacement Power Torque Note 1.0 Ecotec 2000–2003 I3 973 cc 58 PS (43 kW; 57 hp) @5600 rpm 85 N·m (63 lb·ft) @3800 rpm 1.0 Ecotec 2003–2006 I3 998 cc 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) @5600 rpm 88 N·m (65 lb·ft) @3800 rpm Twinport 1.2 Ecotec 2000–2004 I4 1199 cc 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) @5600 rpm 110 N·m (81 lb·ft) @4000 rpm 1.2 Ecotec 2004–2006 I4 1229 cc 80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) @5600 rpm 110 N·m (81 lb·ft) @4000 rpm Twinport 1.4 Ecotec 2000–2003 I4 1389 cc 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @6000 rpm 125 N·m (92 lb·ft) @4000 rpm 1.4 Ecotec 2003–2006 I4 1364 cc 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @5600 rpm 125 N·m (92 lb·ft) @4000 rpm Twinport 1.8 Ecotec 2000–2006 I4 1796 cc 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) @6000 rpm 165 N·m (122 lb·ft) @4600 rpm [edit] Brazilian Engines Model Production Engine Power Versions 1.0L 8V 2002–2005 I4 VHC 71 PS (70 hp) Joy 1.0L 8V 2006–2009 I4 VHC FlexPower 77 / 78 PS (76 / 77 hp) Joy/Maxx 1.4L 8V 2008-Today I4 Econo.Flex 99 / 105 PS (98 / 104 hp) Maxx/Premium 1.8L 8V 2002–2005 I4 MPFI 102 PS (101 hp) Premium/SS 1.8L 8V 2005–2009 I4 FlexPower 112 / 114 PS (111 / 113 hp) Premium/SS [edit] Diesel Model Production Engine Displacement Power Torque Note 1.3 CDTI Ecotec 2003–2006 I4 1248 cc 70 PS (51 kW; 69 hp) @4000 rpm 170 N·m (125 lb·ft) @1750-2500 rpm 1.7 DI 2000–2003 I4 1686 cc 65 PS (48 kW; 64 hp) @4400 rpm 130 N·m (96 lb·ft) @2000-3000 rpm No intercooler 1.7 DTI 2000–2003 I4 1686 cc 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) @4400 rpm 165 N·m (122 lb·ft) @1800-3000 rpm 1.7 CDTI Ecotec 2003–2005 I4 1686 cc 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @4400 rpm 240 N·m (177 lb·ft) @ 2300 rpm VGT [edit] Opel Corsa D (2006-present) Corsa D Also called Vauxhall Corsa (United Kingdom) Production 2006—present Assembly Zaragoza, Spain, Eisenach, Germany Miaoli, Republic of China Port Elizabeth, South Africa[12] Body style(s) 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 2-door van Layout FF layout Platform Fiat/GM SCSS platform Engine(s) 1.0L I3 1.2L I4 1.4L I4 1.6L I4 1.7L Diesel I4 1.3L Diesel I4 Transmission(s) 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed semi-automatic Wheelbase 2,511 mm (98.9 in) Length 3,999 mm (157.4 in) Width 1,737 mm (68.4 in) Height 1,488 mm (58.6 in) Related Opel Combo D Opel Meriva B Alfa Romeo MiTo Fiat Grande Punto Fiat Linea Fiat Doblò Designer Niels Loeb The Corsa D was created using a new version of the Gamma platform, which was co-developed by Fiat and Opel, and is also employed by the 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. The first official pictures of the Corsa D were released by Opel in May 2006. In the UK, What Car? awarded it 2007, "Car of the Year". The new Corsa is available in both three and five-door versions, and once again marketed as a Vauxhall in the UK. The same engines sizes from the Corsa C were available at launch, although the 1.3 L CDTI and 1.7 L CDTI engines were upgraded, with power ranging from 75 PS (55 kW) to 125 PS (92 kW). The 192 PS (141 kW) OPC/VXR version went on sale in early 2007, with a 1.6 L turbocharged petrol engine powering the front wheels. The 75 PS (55 kW) 1.3 CDTI engine was updated in mid-2007 to bring CO2 levels to just 119 g/km, meaning that 12 months' road tax in the UK costs £35 and is eligible for the Plan 2000E (a rebate of €2000 in the purchase of a new car) in Spain.[13] [edit] Flexfix Flexfix is an optional integrated bicycle rack. It is essentially a concealed drawer that can be pulled out from the car's rear bumper. On it are two wheel-mount bike racks, rear licence plate incorporated in the system, brake/tail lights, indicators and fog and reverse light alternates in left hand drive and right hand drive cars. [edit] Engines Petrol Model Engine Displacement Power Torque Note CO2 emission (g/km) 1.0 Ecotec I3 998 cc 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) @5600 rpm 88 N·m (65 lb·ft) @3800 rpm 134 1.2 Ecotec I4 1229 cc 80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) @5600 rpm 110 N·m (81 lb·ft) @4400 rpm 139 1.4 Ecotec I4 1364 cc 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @5600 rpm 125 N·m (92 lb·ft) @4000 rpm 139 1.6 turbo Ecotec I4 1598 cc 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @5000 rpm 210 N·m (155 lb·ft) @1850-5000 rpm GSi 189 1.6 turbo OPC I4 1598 cc 192 PS (141 kW; 189 hp) @5850 rpm 230 N·m (170 lb·ft) @1980-5800 rpm OPC 190 Diesel Model Engine Displacement Power Torque Note CO2 emission (g/km) 1.3 CDTI Ecotec I4 1248 cc 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) @4000 rpm 170 N·m (125 lb·ft) @1750-2500 rpm 119 1.3 CDTI Ecotec I4 1248 cc 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @4000 rpm 200 N·m (148 lb·ft) @1750-2500 rpm 127 1.7 CDTI Ecotec I4 1686 cc 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) @4000 rpm 280 N·m (207 lb·ft) @2300 rpm 130 [edit] From 2010[14] The Opel Corsa boasts a new petrol and diesel engines line-up that fully complies with Euro 5 standards. Petrol Model Engine Displacement Power Torque Note CO2 emission (g/km) 1.0 Ecotec I3 998 cc 65 PS (48 kW; 64 hp) @5600 rpm 90 N·m (66 lb·ft) @3800 rpm 117 1.2 Ecotec I4 1229 cc 85 PS (63 kW; 84 hp) @5600 rpm 115 N·m (85 lb·ft) @4400 rpm 124 1.4 Ecotec I4 1364 cc 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @5600 rpm 130 N·m (96 lb·ft) @4000 rpm 129 1.6 turbo Ecotec I4 1598 cc 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @5000 rpm 210 N·m (155 lb·ft) @1850-5000 rpm GSi 171 1.6 turbo OPC I4 1598 cc 192 PS (141 kW; 189 hp) @5850 rpm 230 N·m (170 lb·ft) @1980-5800 rpm OPC 172 Diesel Model Engine Displacement Power Torque Note CO2 emission (g/km) [Stop/Start] 1.3 CDTI Ecotec I4 1248 cc 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) @4000 rpm 190 N·m (140 lb·ft) @1750-2500 rpm 112 [105] 1.3 CDTI Ecotec I4 1248 cc 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) @4000 rpm 210 N·m (155 lb·ft) @1750-2500 rpm 115 [95] 1.7 CDTI Ecotec I4 1686 cc 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) @4000 rpm 300 N·m (221 lb·ft) @2000-2500 rpm 118 [edit] Hybrid At the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, Opel unveiled the Opel Corsa Hybrid Concept, a coupe that combines a belt-driven starter and alternator with a lithium-ion battery.[15] [edit] Facelift (2011-) In November 2010, A facelift was announced, with a revised front end, consisting of a new grille, a restyled front bumper consisting new 'Eage Eye headlamps' (introduced on the Meriva B), and daytime running lamps are introduced as standard across the Corsa. (Vauxhall versions gain the new Vauxhall badge, introduced in 2008). A new 'Touch and Connect' multimedia system will be available as an option on certain Corsa's, replacing the CD60 unit. Alloy wheels are upgraded on SXI, SE and OPC versions. [edit] Variants [edit] Corsavan A Vauxhall Corsa van operated by BBC Radio Leeds This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (August 2009) The Vauxhall Corsavan B is a small van based on the Vauxhall/Opel Corsa, made from 1994 to 2000. Engine options include: 1.7D Isuzu Engine 44KW 1.2 Petrol 55KW All models feature a 5-speed gearbox, disk brakes on the front wheels and drum brakes at the rear. ABS was offered as an option. Corsavan variants of later-generation Corsas have also been sold under the Vauxhall[16] and Opel[17] badges. 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Vauxhall Motors Type Limited company Industry Automotive Predecessor Alex Wilson and Company, Vauxhall Iron Works Founded 1857 (Vauxhall ironworks making river boat engines)[1] 1903 (as a horseless carriage manufacturer)[1] Founder(s) Alexander Wilson Headquarters Luton, United Kingdom Key people Duncan Aldred (Managing director) Products Automobiles Services Financial services Revenue £3,785 million (2004)[2] Operating income £131 million (2004)[2] Profit £-176 million (2004)[2] Owner(s) General Motors Employees 4.700 (2009)[2] Divisions VXRacing Website Vauxhall.co.uk Griffin House, headquarters of Vauxhall Vauxhall Motors (pronounced /ˈvɒksɔːl/) is a British car manufacturer owned by General Motors (GM) and headquartered in Luton, United Kingdom.[3] It was founded in 1857, began manufacturing cars in 1903 and was acquired by GM in 1925.[4] It has been the second-largest selling car brand in the UK for over two decades.[4] The current Vauxhall range includes the Agila (city car), Corsa (supermini), Astra (small family car), Insignia (large family car) and Zafira (compact MPV). Vauxhall has two major manufacturing facilities, in Luton (commercial vehicles) and Ellesmere Port, UK (passenger cars). The Luton plant currently employs around 1,170 staff and has a capacity of approximately 100,000 units.[5] The Ellesmere Port plant currently employs around 2,100 staff and has a capacity of approximately 187,000 units.[5] The Vauxhall product range is largely identical to that of Opel, GM's German subsidiary, and most models are principally designed in Rüsselsheim, Germany.[6] A high proportion of Vauxhall-branded vehicles sold in the UK are produced at Opel factories in Germany, Spain and Poland, and roughly 80% of Vauxhall production is exported, most of which is sold under the Opel brand.[5] Contents 1 History 1.1 Before GM 1.2 GM purchase 1.3 Second World War 1.4 Post World War II 1.5 1970s and 1980s 1.6 1990s 1.7 21st century 1.8 Opel/Holden relationship 1.9 Closures and restructuring 1.10 Cancelled sale to Magna 2 VXRacing 3 Origins of the name and the logo 4 Sponsorship 5 List of vehicles 5.1 Current cars 5.2 Former cars 5.3 Vans 6 Timeline 7 See also 8 Notes 9 References 10 External links [edit] History Alexander Wilson founded the company in the Dusian Road, Vauxhall, London in 1857. Originally named Alex Wilson and Company, then Vauxhall Iron Works, the company built pumps and marine engines. In 1903, the company built its first car, a five-horsepower model steered using a tiller, with two forward gears and no reverse gear. This led to a better design which was made available for sale. To expand, the company moved the majority of its production to Luton in 1905. The company continued to trade under the name Vauxhall Iron Works until 1907, when the modern name of Vauxhall Motors was adopted. The company was characterised by its sporting models, but after World War I the company's designs were more austere. [edit] Before GM Much of Vauxhall's success during the early years of Vauxhall Motors was due to a man called Laurence Pomeroy. Pomeroy joined Vauxhall in 1906 as an assistant draughtsman, at the age of twenty-two. In the winter of 1907/8, the chief designer F.W. Hodges took a long holiday, and in his absence the managing director Percy Kidner asked Pomeroy to design an engine for cars to be entered in the 1908 RAC and Scottish Reliability Trial, held in June of that year. The cars were so successful that Pomeroy took over from Hodges.[7] His first design, the Y-Type Y1, had outstanding success at the 1908 RAC and Scottish 2000 Mile Reliability Trials - showing excellent hill climbing ability with an aggregate of 37 seconds less time in the hill climbs than any other car in its class. With unparalleled speeds around the Brooklands circuit, the Vauxhall was so far ahead of all other cars of any class that the driver could relax, accomplishing the 200 miles (320 km) at an average speed of 46 mph (74 km/h), when the car was capable of 55 mph (89 km/h). The Y-Type went on to win class E of the Trial. The Y-Type was so successful that it was decided to put the car into production as the A09 car. This spawned the legendary Vauxhall A-Type. Four distinct types of this were produced between 27 October 1908 - up to when mass production halted in 1914. One last A-Type was put together in 1920. Capable of up to 100 mph (160 km/h), the A-Type Vauxhall was one of the most acclaimed 3 litre cars of its day. Two cars were entered in the 1910 Prince Henry Trials, and although not outright winners, performed well, and replicas were made for sale officially as the C-type - but now known as the Prince Henry. During World War I, Vauxhall made large numbers of the D-type, a Prince Henry chassis with de-rated engine, for use as staff cars for the British forces. After the 1918 armistice, the D-type remained in production, along with the sporting E-type. Pomeroy left in 1919, moving to the United States, and was replaced by C.E. King.[7] In spite of making good cars, expensive pedigree cars of the kind that had served the company well in the prosperous pre-war years were no longer in demand:[1] the company struggled to make a consistent profit and Vauxhall looked for a major strategic partner. [edit] GM purchase In 1925, Vauxhall was bought by GM for US$2.5 million. The company's pre-war image and target market were abruptly changed - with the introduction in 1931 of the first Bedford truck, which was Chevrolet based, along with the low-cost two litre Vauxhall Cadet.[1] The company's future chief engineer, Harold Drew, left Luton for a spell working as a draughtsman with GM's Lansing based Oldsmobile division.[1] As the first significant post acquisition passenger car, the Cadet, initially retailing at GB£280, is generally mentioned in connection with Vauxhall's newly acquired interest and expertise in controlling production costs, but it was also noteworthy as the first British car to feature a synchromesh gearbox.[1] The influence of the American parent was pervasive, and together with the Ford Motor Company, Vauxhall's main competitor, led to a wave of American influenced styling in Europe that persisted through to the 1980s.[citation needed] Bedford Vehicles, a subsidiary constructing commercial vehicles, was established in 1930 as the Stock Market Crash of 1929 had made importing American trucks uneconomical. [edit] Second World War During World War II, car production at Luton was suspended to allow Vauxhall to work on the new Churchill tank, taking it from specification to production in less than a year, and assembled there (as well as at other sites). Over 5,600 Churchill tanks were built. Luton also produced lorries for the war effort (250,000), the Bedford designs being common in British use. [edit] Post World War II After the war, car production resumed, but models were designed as a more mass-market product leading to expansion of the company. A manufacturing plant at Ellesmere Port was built in 1960.[8] During the 1960s, Vauxhall acquired a reputation for making rust-prone models, though in this respect, most manufacturers were equally bad. The corrosion protection built into models was tightened up significantly, but the reputation dogged the company until the early 1980s. By the late 1960s, the company was achieving five-figure sales on its most popular models, including the entry-level Viva and larger Victor. [edit] 1970s and 1980s Vauxhall's fortunes improved during the 1970s, with an updated version of the Viva continuing to sell in huge volumes. By 1973, however, the Victor was losing sales in a market that was becoming increasingly dominated by the Ford Cortina. The Viva was still among the most popular cars in Britain, as a facelift in 1970 stopped the design from becoming too outdated. But this wasn't enough to keep Vauxhall from being well behind market leaders Ford and British Leyland in the sales charts, and most of its range was struggling even to keep pace with Chrysler UK (formerly the Rootes Group). Vauxhall's sales began to increase in 1975, with the launch of two important new models - the Chevette, a small three-door hatchback that was the first car of its kind to be built in Britain, the Chevette carrying the name Opel Kadett in Europe, and Chevrolet Chevette in the US market; and the Cavalier (Opel Ascona elsewhere), a stylish four-door saloon designed to compete head-to-head with the all-conquering Ford Cortina. By the end of the 1970s, Vauxhall had boosted its market share substantially, and was fast closing in on Ford and British Leyland. By 1979, Vauxhall had increased its market share substantially, but was still some way behind Ford and British Leyland, even though it had overtaken Talbot (the successor organisation to Rootes and Chrysler UK). At the end of 1979, Vauxhall moved into the modern family hatchback market with its Astra, (Opel Kadett elsewhere) range that replaced the ageing Viva and Chevette models. The Astra quickly became popular with buyers, but the 1981 Mk2 Cavalier - the first Vauxhall of this size to offer front-wheel drive and a hatchback bodystyle - was the car that really boosted Vauxhall's fortunes. The 1983 Nova (Opel Corsa elsewhere) supermini, an addition to the Vauxhall line up, completed Vauxhall's regeneration, and it soon overtook Austin Rover (formerly British Leyland) as Britain's second most popular carmaker. The Astra further strengthened its position in the market with an all-new 1984 model that featured an aerodynamic design reminiscent of Ford's larger Sierra. Vauxhall's most important model of the 1980s was the 1981 Mk2 Cavalier, which made the transition from rear-wheel drive saloon to front-wheel drive hatchback (though there was still a saloon version available, complemented in 1983 with an estate). For much of its life, it was Britain's most popular large family car, vying with the Ford Sierra for top place. The Cavalier was relaunched in 1988, an all-new format which won praise for its sleek looks and much-improved resistance to rust. The range then was extended by the Senator (Opel Omega elsewhere). The Cavalier (Mk3) entered its third generation in 1988 - with an all-new sleek design that further enhanced its popularity. The Calibra coupé followed in 1989, which was officially the most aerodynamic production car in the world on its launch. Falling between the Cavalier and Senator was the Carlton (Opel Omega elsewhere) - relaunched in 1986, and was voted European Car of the Year, a large four-door family saloon. There were two sports versions of the Carlton: the 3000 GSi and the Lotus Carlton, the latter being aimed at family-minded executives and considered the fastest four-door production car at the time. Most importantly, the latest generation of Vauxhall models had eradicated the image of rusting cars that had for so long put potential buyers off the Vauxhall brand. By 1989 Vauxhall was on something like equal terms with the Rover Group as Britain's second most popular car brand behind Ford. [edit] 1990s In 1993, things were still looking strong for Vauxhall. The Cavalier was firmly re-established as Britain's most popular large family car, with more than 130,000 sales, while the third generation Astra (relaunched in 1991) with 100,000 sales was continuing to narrow the gap between itself and the best-selling Ford Escort. The Astra was now joined by the Belmont - a four-door booted version of the Astra. This continued for some time until being renamed Astra, presumably to provide combined sales/registration figures. The decade-old Nova was axed in 1993, in favour of the all-new Corsa, adopting the European naming of the model; its distinctive styling and practical interior began attracting more sales than its predecessor had done. In 1994, GM ceased production of Bedford Vehicles, which had been Vauxhall's commercial vehicle arm, making successful vans, trucks and lorries since the 1930s. Van production continued at Luton, now under the Vauxhall name. The Cavalier nameplate was axed in 1995 after 20 years, and Vauxhall adopted the Vectra nameplate for its successor, completing a policy by General Motors that aligned and identically badged all Vauxhall and Opel models. Vectra received disappointing feedback from the motoring public, and several well-known journalists, most notably Jeremy Clarkson. Yet it was still hugely popular, and for a while after the 1999 facelift, it was actually more popular than Ford's highly-acclaimed Mondeo. The Astra entered its fourth generation in 1998, and offered levels of build quality and handling that bettered all of its predecessors.[9] It was around this time that Vauxhall was being heavily criticised in several high profile car surveys. In 1998, a Top Gear customer satisfaction survey condemned the Vauxhall Vectra as the least satisfying car to own in Britain. A year later, as a brand Vauxhall was slated as the least satisfying make of car by the same magazine's customer satisfaction survey. Its model range came in for heavy criticism for breakdowns, build quality problems, and many other maladies - which meant that quality did not reflect sales success. Despite this, Vauxhall was competing strongly in the sales charts, and by 1999, was closer to Ford in terms of sales figures than it had been in years. [edit] 21st century Vauxhall grillplate following 2008 rebranding The first years of the 21st century saw Vauxhall further strengthen its position in the British market, and continue to narrow the gap with Ford. The Corsa was regenerated in 2000, and offered a better-handling, better-built and better-equipped package than ever before. 2002 was one of the best years ever for Vauxhall sales in the UK. The updated Corsa (launched in 2000) was Britain's second most popular new car, and gave the marque top spot in the British supermini car sales charts for the very first time. The Astra was Britain's third best selling car that year, while the Vectra and the Zafira (a compact MPV launched in 1999) lurked just outside the top ten with relatively strong sales. The Vectra entered its second generation in 2002 and was further improved over earlier Vectras, but was still hardly a class-leader, and now had to be content with lower sales due to a fall in popularity of D-sector cars; although a facelift in 2005 sparked a rise in sales. Perhaps the most important Vauxhall product of the 2000s so far is the fifth generation Astra, launched in early 2004 - and praised by the motoring press for its dramatic styling, which was a world of difference from the relatively bland previous Astra. It was an instant hit with British buyers, and was the nation's second best selling car in 2005 and 2006, giving the all-conquering Ford Focus its strongest competitor yet. Many UK Police forces have also adopted the Astra as the standard patrol vehicle. The second generation Vectra went on sale during 2002, but has not sold as strongly as its predecessor. Its successor, called the Insignia premiered at the 2008 British International Motor Show at ExCeL London. It is hoped that it will give Vauxhall a fresh new competitor in a sector which has shrunk considerably in Britain over the last few years. The second generation Corsa had been Britain's most popular supermini for most of its production life, but by 2006 it had started to fall behind the best of its competitors, so an all-new model was launched. This Corsa sold far better than either of the previous Corsas, and it was an instant hit with buyers. In 2006, the second generation Zafira was Britain's 10th best selling car. It was the first time that an MPV had featured in the top 10 best-selling cars in Britain. For GM's former management, the Prius came as a wake-up call, though by the time they unveiled their own petrol-electric concept car at the Detroit motor show in January 2007, it was widely agreed that they were late to the party. The Ampera E-Rev, short for extended range electric vehicle and which is due to go on sale in the UK in 2012, is a Vauxhall with a 16 kWh, 400 lb (180 kg) lithium-ion battery pack that delivers 40 miles (64 km) of motoring and a 1.4 litre petrol engine that extends the car's range to 350 miles (560 km). [edit] Opel/Holden relationship From the early 1970s onward, General Motors began to systematically merge the product lines of its Vauxhall and Opel subsidiaries, largely preferring that of the German company. By the end of the decade, most Vauxhalls were based on Opel designs. The Chevette, Cavalier and Carlton were basically restyled versions of the Kadett, Ascona and Rekord respectively, featuring a distinctive sloping front end, nicknamed the "droopsnoot", first prototyped on the HPF Firenza. The Carlton/Viceroy and Royale were simply rebadged versions of Opel's Opel Commodore C and Senator, imported from Germany, whilst the first two generations of Astra, were again - rebadged versions of the Opel Kadett D and E, before the Astra nameplate was adopted by Opel for the sixth generation Kadett platform in 1991. This was the starting point for the "Opelisation" of Vauxhall. With the 1979 demise of the Viva, GM policy was for future Vauxhall models to be, in effect, rebadged Opels, designed and developed in Rüsselsheim, with little engineering input from Luton. In the late '70s and early '80s, GM dealers in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland sold otherwise identical Opel and Vauxhall models alongside each other. This policy of duplication was phased out, beginning with the demise of Opel dealerships in the UK in 1981. The last Opel car (the Manta coupe) to be officially sold in Britain was withdrawn in 1988. Similarly, the Vauxhall brand was dropped by GM in the Republic of Ireland in favour of Opel in 1982, with other right hand drive markets like Malta and Cyprus soon following suit. In New Zealand, the brand was withdrawn in favor of Holden after the demise of the Chevette. Many new Opel-badged cars have been privately imported into the UK from the Republic of Ireland, and other EU countries, while many Vauxhalls have been imported second hand into the Republic. Opel badged Vauxhalls have become more common in recent years in the United Kingdom, thanks in part to the rise of independent car supermarkets sourcing and selling Irish-market Opels from GM plants. GM Europe then began to standardise model names across both brands in the early 1990s. The Vauxhall Astra and Opel Kadett, for example, were both called Astra from 1991 onwards; the Vauxhall Cavalier and Opel Vectra were both called Vectra from 1995 etc. With the exception of the VX220, sold by Opel as the Speedster, all of Vauxhall's models now have the same names as those of Opel. Since 1994, Vauxhall models differ from Opels in their distinctive grille - featuring a "V", incorporating the Vauxhall badge. This has also been used by Holden in New Zealand, by Chevrolet in Brazil on the Mk1 Chevrolet Astra (Opel Astra F) and on the Indian version of the Opel Astra. The "V" badging is an echo of the fluted V-shaped bonnets that have been used in some form on all Vauxhall cars since the very first. The "V" grille is not however used on the Vectra-replacing Insignia, unveiled in 2008 and the 2009 Vauxhall Astra and the 2010 Vauxhall Meriva. A model unique to the Vauxhall range is the high performance Monaro coupé, which is sourced from and designed by Holden in Australia. Although this model is also produced in left hand drive (LHD) for markets like the U.S. (known as the Pontiac GTO) and in the Middle East and South Africa (known as the Chevrolet Lumina), the model is not currently offered by Opel in mainland Europe. Imports of this vehicle are limited to 15,000 to avoid additional safety testing. A future vehicle that Opel has not confirmed, but Vauxhall has, is the Holden Commodore SSV and the HSV GTS. The SSV has a GM 6.0 L98 V8, and the HSV uses the high performance GM 6.0 LS2 V8. Both are on the new GM Zeta platform, which will underpin many future full-size GM vehicles. Vauxhall confirmed the import of the HSV just after the reborn Opel GT roadster was announced as not being imported into the UK. Vauxhall claim the Vauxhall Commodore and HSV will replace the Monaro, and be far more aggressively styled than the HSV, and have several defining Vauxhall features. The bodywork for the Holden Camira estate was used for the Vauxhall Cavalier estate in the UK (though not for the identical Opel Ascona in the rest of Europe) - conversely the rear bodywork of the T-car Vauxhall Chevette estate and Bedford Chevanne van was used for the respective Holden Gemini versions. Vauxhall's compact car, the Viva, formed the basis of the first Holden Torana in Australia in the 1960s. Many cars badged as Opels, even LHD models, are produced by Vauxhall for export. Vauxhall has built some Holdens for export, too, notably Vectra-As to New Zealand and Astra-Bs to both Australia and New Zealand. [edit] Closures and restructuring Vauxhall announced on 12 December 2000, that car production at Luton would cease in 2002, with the final vehicle being made in March 2002 following the end of production of the Vectra B and the moving of its replacement to Ellesmere Port alongside the Astra. Manufacture of vans (sold under the Vauxhall, Opel, Renault and Nissan badges throughout Europe) continues at the IBC Vehicles plant in Luton. On 17 May 2006, Vauxhall announced the loss of 900 jobs from Ellesmere Port's 3,000 staff. Despite already meeting efficiency targets, Vauxhall has been told to further improve productivity. Vauxhall's troubled parent GM is cutting 30,000 jobs in the United States.[10] [edit] Cancelled sale to Magna On 30 May 2009, a deal was announced which will lead to the spin-off of the Opel and Vauxhall brands into a new company. On the 1st June 2009, Vauxhall Motors troubled parent company, General Motors filed for bankruptcy in a court in New York. By then the sale of Vauxhall and its sister subsidiary, Opel, was being negotiated as part of a strategy driven by the German government to ring fence the businesses from any General Motors asset liquidation.[11][12][13][14] The sale to Canadian-owned Magna International was agreed on 10 September 2009, with the approval of the German government.[15] During the announcement regarding the sale, Magna promised to keep the Vauxhall factory at Ellesmere Port open until 2013, but could not guarantee any further production after that date.[16] On 3 November 2009, the GM board called off the Magna deal after coming to the conclusion that Opel and Vauxhall Motors was crucial to GM's global strategy.[17] [edit] VXRacing See also: VXR The VXR range is analogous to the OPC range made by Opel Performance Center, the HSV range made by Holden and the SS range made by Latin America Chevrolet. The models include the Corsa VXR, Astra VXR, Insignia VXR, Meriva VXR, Zafira VXR, VXR8, VX220 (no longer in production), and the Australian-built Holden Monaro (also no longer in production). These vehicles are high performance machines, and are ideally aimed for younger buyers. Vauxhall unveiled a new model based on the Australian HSV Maloo at the 2005 National Exhibition Centre motor show in Birmingham, England. It was claimed that the monstrous V8 Ute had a top speed around 200 mph (320 km/h) - which is extremely fast for a utility vehicle. However, the model never got to the showroom in the United Kingdom. The Monaro is also no longer made, but a new version (a four door saloon) is now on sale called the VXR8. The VXR8 is based on Australia's Holden HSV Clubsport R8. This car reaches 0-60 in 5 seconds, in similar territory to other muscle car contemporaries such as the Dodge Viper (SRT-10) and Corvette Z06 - and marginally slower than Fords FG F6 Falcon. The VXR badge is a symbol of the combined technological resources of the global General Motors group, and the recognised expertise of consultants Lotus and the Triple Eight Racing Team. [edit] Origins of the name and the logo 1970s and 1980s logo 1990s and 2000s logo (phase out began in 2008) The griffin emblem, which is still in use, is derived from the coat of arms of Falkes de Breauté, a mercenary soldier who was granted the Manor of Luton for services to King John in the thirteenth century. By marriage, he also gained the rights to an area near London, south of the Thames. The house he built, Fulk's Hall, became known in time as Vauxhall. Vauxhall Iron Works adopted this emblem from the coat of arms to emphasise its links to the local area. When Vauxhall Iron Works moved to Luton in 1905, the griffin emblem coincidentally returned to its ancestral home. The logo as pictured used to be square, but it is now circular, to enable it to fit in the same recess designed for the circular Opel emblem. Since the 1920s, the griffin has been redesigned and released 9 times. 2008 saw the release of a revised version of the 2005 logo. Bill Parfitt, Chairman and Managing Director of GM UK, said, "While the new-look Griffin pays homage to our 100 year-plus manufacturing heritage in the UK, it also encapsulates Vauxhall’s fresh design philosophy, first showcased in the current Astra, and set to continue with Insignia."[18] [edit] Sponsorship Vauxhall Motors sponsored the Football Conference, the highest non-league division of English football, from 1986 until 1998. It took over from Gola, and remained in association with the league for twelve years, before ending its backing and being replaced by Nationwide Building Society. [edit] List of vehicles Vauxhall 30/98 Special 1923 Vauxhall 14: 6 cyl 4-door Saloon 1937 Vauxhall 10: 4 cyl 4-door Saloon 1938 Vauxhall Wyvern 4-door Saloon 1949 Vauxhall Wyvern (L series) Vauxhall Velox 4-door Saloon 1955 Vauxhall Velox 4-door Saloon 1958 Vauxhall FBD Victor 4-door Saloon 1963 1965 Vauxhall Victor FC 101 Estate 1970s Vauxhall Firenza HPF 1983 Vauxhall Nova 1986 Vauxhall Belmont 1990 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton 2000 Vauxhall Astra 2000 Vauxhall Vectra 2003 Vauxhall Corsa 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning Concept 2004 Vauxhall Monaro VXR 2006 Vauxhall Zafira 2009 Vauxhall Insignia [edit] Current cars Vauxhall Agila (2000–present) Vauxhall Ampera (2011–present) Vauxhall Antara (2007–present) Vauxhall Astra (1979–present) rebadged Opel Kadett D/E (Mk 1 & 2) / Opel Astra (Mk 3 onwards) Vauxhall Corsa (1993–present) Vauxhall Insignia (2008–present) Vauxhall Meriva (2003–present) Vauxhall VXR8 (2007–present) rebadged HSV E-series Vauxhall Zafira (1999–present) [edit] Former cars Vauxhall 10-4 (1937–1947) Vauxhall 12-4 (1937–1946) Vauxhall 14-6 (1935–1948) Vauxhall 14 and 14/40 (1922–1927) Vauxhall 20/60 (1927–1930) Vauxhall 23/60 (1922–1926) Vauxhall 25 (1937–1940) Vauxhall 25/70 (1926–1928) Vauxhall 30/98 E-type (1913–1922) Vauxhall A-Type (1911–1914) Vauxhall B-type (1910–1914) Vauxhall C-type "Prince Henry" (1911–1913) Vauxhall D-type (1913–1922) Vauxhall Albany Vauxhall Belmont (1986–1991) Vauxhall Brava (1992-2002) rebadged Isuzu TF Vauxhall Cadet (1931–1933) Vauxhall Calibra (1989–1997) Vauxhall Carlton (1978–1994) rebadged Opel Rekord (Mk 1) / Opel Omega (Mk 2) Vauxhall Cavalier (1975–1995) rebadged Opel Ascona (Mk 1 & 2) / Opel Vectra (Mk 3) Vauxhall Chevette (1975–1984) rebadged Opel Kadett C Vauxhall Cresta (1954–1972) Vauxhall Envoy (1960–1970) see Victor Vauxhall Epic (1963–1970) see Viva Vauxhall Equus (1978 concept) Vauxhall Firenza (1970–1975) Vauxhall Frontera (1991–2004, rebadged Isuzu MU Wizard) Vauxhall Magnum (1973–1978) Vauxhall Monaro (2001–2005) rebadged Holden Monaro Vauxhall Monterey (1994–1998, rebadged Isuzu Trooper) Vauxhall Nova (1982–1993), rebadged Opel Corsa A Vauxhall Omega (1994–2003), rebadged Opel Omega B Vauxhall Senator | Vauxhall Royale (1978–1986), rebadged HSV/Opel Opel Senator Vauxhall Senator (1978–1994) Vauxhall Signum (2003–2008) Vauxhall Silver Aero (1983 concept) Vauxhall Silver Bullet (1976 concept) Vauxhall Six (1933–1938) Vauxhall SRV (1970 concept) Vauxhall T and T80 (1930–1932) Vauxhall Tigra (1994-2001 2004-2009) Vauxhall Vectra (1995–2008) Vauxhall Trixx (Not yet released but concept 2011) Vauxhall Velox (1948–1965) Vauxhall Ventora (1968–1972) Vauxhall Viceroy (1978–1982), rebadged Opel Commodore Vauxhall Victor (1957–1972) Vauxhall Viscount (1966–1972) Vauxhall Viva (1963–1979) Vauxhall VX220 (2002–2005) Vauxhall VX4/90 (1961–1972) performance version of Victor Vauxhall VX Lightning (2003 concept for Opel GT) Vauxhall Wyvern (1948–1957) [edit] Vans Bedford Beagle (1964–1973) Bedford Astramax (1984–1992) Bedford Rascal (1986–1993, rebadged Suzuki Supercarry) Bedford CF Van Bedford Midi Bedford Dormobile Vauxhall Sintra (1996–1999, rebadged Chevrolet Venture) Vauxhall Arena (1997–2000, rebadged Renault Trafic) Vauxhall Combo (1994–present) Vauxhall Movano (1999–present) Vauxhall Vivaro (2001–present) [edit] Timeline This section needs additional citations for verification. 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(November 2009) 1857 — Marine engineer Alexander Wilson founded the Vauxhall Ironworks in Lambeth, London, and named after the Vauxhall district of Lambeth.[7] 1903 — The company joined the horseless carriage business, building several tiller-steered single cylinder vehicles without having a reverse gear, of which a single survivor could still be seen at the London Science Museum in 1968.[1] 1905 — Vauxhall builds a factory at Luton where, from 1907, most of its vehicle production will be completed.[7] 1907 — Vauxhall Motors Limited formed, based at Luton, and named after the residential area in which its predecessor company was formed.[1][7] 1925 — Vauxhall becomes part of the American automotive combine General Motors. 1930 — Bedford Vehicles - the commercial vehicle arm of Vauxhall Motors - is founded. 1960 — Vauxhall builds a new factory at Ellesmere Port. 1963 — Production of the Vauxhall Viva small family car commences, with the new car being aimed at the likes of the Ford Anglia and Morris Minor. The German version of the car will be sold as the Opel Kadett. The locally assembled Vauxhall Viva will be launched in Australia in May 1964. 1966 — Vauxhall's Slant Four goes into production - the first production overhead camshaft inline-four engine to use a rubber timing belt. Also the FD Victor is launched at the Earls Court Motor Show, considered by many to be one of Vauxhall's finest all-British styling efforts. 1970 — The HC Viva is launched, which went on to become Vauxhall's best-selling car of the decade. 1973 — The Vauxhall Firenza "Droopsnoot" is unveiled at the Earls Court Motor Show, introducing the public to Vauxhall's new aerodynamic look for all of its subsequent 1970s models. 1974 — Vauxhall moves into the mini-car sector with the introduction of its Chevette, a rear-wheel drive range of hatchbacks, saloons and estates. It is the first hatchback Vauxhall ever made, and in Germany it will succeed the Viva-based version of the Opel Kadett. 1975 — Vauxhall launches a new entrant in the large family car market in the shape of the Cavalier, an ultra-modern range of rear-wheel drive saloons and a "Sporthatch" coupé. It is a restyled version of Germany's Opel Ascona. 1978 — Vauxhall strengthens its position in the executive car market with the launch of its all-new Carlton saloon and estate, which are re-badged versions of the German Opel Rekord. 1979 — Vauxhall Viva production ends after 16 years, and the car's successor is the Astra - Vauxhall's first front-wheel drive car, which comes as a hatchback or an estate. Being identical to the German-built Opel Kadett, all Vauxhalls are now identical to Opels. 1981 — The second generation Vauxhall Cavalier is launched, with front-wheel drive, but is pipped to the European Car of the Year award by the Renault 9. 1982 — Vauxhall announces the launch of the Nova supermini, which will eventually replace the Chevette. It is available as a hatchback or a saloon. 1983 — Production begins of the Vauxhall Cavalier Estate, which is produced in Australia alongside the Holden range. 1984 — The aerodynamically-styled Vauxhall Astra Mk2 becomes the first Vauxhall car to be elected European Car of the Year. Sales also begin of the Senator executive saloon, an upmarket version of the Carlton that is the first Vauxhall to share its nameplate with Opels. A 5-door variant of the Nova is eventually launched. 1985 — Vauxhall launches the Belmont - a saloon version of the Astra which offers more interior space and is almost as big as a Cavalier. It receives praise for its huge boot of the time. 1986 — Vauxhall wins another "European Car of the Year" award with its all-new Vauxhall Carlton (badged Opel Omega on the continent). 1988 — The Vauxhall Cavalier Mk3 goes on sale across Britain, but will be sold as the Opel Vectra in Ireland and mainland Europe. 1989 — The Cavalier chassis spawns the Calibra coupé, which is officially the most aerodynamic production car in the world. Production also begins of the Vauxhall Lotus Carlton (Opel Lotus Omega on the continent) which at 175 miles per hour (282 km/h) is the fastest Vauxhall ever made, and also the fastest four-door Vauxhall of all time. 1991 — The third generation Vauxhall Astra goes on sale with Opel versions adopting the Astra nameplate for the first time. The saloon version will be badged Astra rather than Belmont. The Frontera goes into production as Vauxhall's first four-wheel drive model. 1993 — Vauxhall Nova production ends after 10 years, and the all-new replacement adopts the European Corsa nameplate. 1994 — The Vauxhall Carlton nameplate is abandoned after 16 years, and Omega takes its place. Vauxhall also adds another vehicle to its four-wheel drive line-up in the shape of the Isuzu-based Monterey. Vauxhall joins the expanding "compact coupé" market with its new Corsa-based Tigra model. 1995 — Production of the Cavalier ends after 20 years, with its successor wearing the Vectra nameplate. 1996 — Vauxhall launches the short-lived Sintra large MPV. 1997 — Vauxhall announces the end of Calibra production after eight years. 1998 — The fourth generation Vauxhall Astra is launched, winning plaudits for its much improved ride and handling. Its chassis spawns a seven-seater "compact MPV" - the Zafira which went on sale the following year. The Vauxhall Monterey is withdrawn from sale in the UK, though it continues to sell in the rest of Europe as an Opel. 1999 — Vauxhall facelifts the Vectra to include 2,500 improvements that bolster its previously disappointing ride and handling. Vauxhall axes the Sintra MPV from its line-up. 2000 — Vauxhall enters the sports car market with the Lotus-based VX220 roadster. It re-enters the coupé market with the Astra Coupé. The new Agila city car and Corsa supermini also go on sale. 2002 — The all-new Vectra goes on sale, alongside a large hatchback badged as the Signum which arrived the following year. 2003 — Vauxhall Omega production ends after nine years with no direct replacement, while the Meriva mini-MPV is launched. 2004 — The fifth generation Vauxhall Astra goes on sale, and also spawns a new version of the Zafira, as well as a TwinTop Astra which doubles as a coupé and convertible. The Frontera ends production after 13 years. 2005 — The Vauxhall Vectra gets a facelift, receiving a new front-end design in line with the current Vauxhall/Opel design phase, and a new engine. 2006 — The third generation Vauxhall Corsa goes on sale, after having its world premier launch at the 2006 British International Motor Show at ExCeL London, and narrowly misses out on the European Car of the Year award. 2007 — Vauxhall's new 4x4 the Vauxhall Antara is set to be released in the July of the year. Vauxhall's powerful VXR8 that comes with 306 kilowatts (416 PS; 410 bhp). 2008 — Vauxhall begins rebranding with a modified corporate logo, no car sports the new badge until the launch of the Insignia, models will only change over as they are updated. Vauxhall Insignia is launched at the 2008 British International Motor Show at ExCeL London, replacing the Vectra and wins another "European Car of the Year". Vauxhall launch new Agila city car. 2009 — Vauxhall Astra all-new model launch 2010 — New Vauxhall Movano to go on sale in mid-2010. New Vauxhall Meriva is launched at Geneva Motor Show and went on sale in mid-2010. 2011 — The Vauxhall Ampera will be Vauxhall's first Electric Car. New Vauxhall Combo to go on sale in late 2011 [edit] See also Bedford Vehicles Gerry Marshall (racing driver strongly associated with the marque) Holden Special Vehicles Opel Performance Center Steinmetz Opel Tuning VXR Irmscher Adam Opel GmbH Slant Four (type of engine made by Vauxhall) [edit] Notes ^ a b c d e f g h Charles Bulmer (Ed) (23 November 1968). "Vauxhall Owners' Supplement: It started in 1857...". The Motor nbr 3466: pages 1–52.  ^ a b c d "Vauxhall Motors Limited". ICC Financial Analysis Reports (ICC Information Group). 2006-09-11.  ^ "Corporate contact information." Vauxhall Motors. Retrieved on 2 November 2009. ^ a b "Vauxhall Motors: a history". London: The Guardian. 10 September 2009. http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/sep/10/vauxhall-history. Retrieved 1 October 2010.  ^ a b c "About Vauxhall". General Motors UK Limited. http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/about-vauxhall/company-information/about-us.html. Retrieved 24 August 2010.  ^ Simister, John (12 July 2009). "Vauxhall Astra". London: The Independent. http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/motoring/road-tests/vauxhall-astra-1742401.html. Retrieved 25 August 2010.  ^ a b c d e Georgano, N. (2000). Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. London: HMSO. ISBN 1-57958-293-1.  ^ "Astra plant named as car factory at risk of closure ‘within days’". BBC News. 2009-02-22. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4988616.stm. Retrieved 2009-09-10.  ^ "Reviews - Vauxhall". WiseBuyer's Guides. http://www.wisebuyers.co.uk/motoring/car-reviews/Vauxhall/Astra+%281998-04%29/1111/. Retrieved 2009-09-10.  ^ "Business | Vauxhall confirms 900 job losses". 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Retrieved 1 June 2009.  ^ "Opel and Vauxhall to go to Magna". BBC News. 2009-09-10. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8247971.stm. Retrieved 2009-09-10.  ^ "Jobs concerns remain at Vauxhall". BBC News. 2009-09-10. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8248979.stm. Retrieved 2009-09-10.  ^ General Motors Scraps Vauxhall and Opel Sale, Ending Magna Deal Sky News, 3 November 2009 ^ "Vauxhall's Griffin Flies to New Horizon". Vauxhall Motors. 2009-09-10. http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vaux/pages/experienceVauxhall/news/article.jsp?article=insignia_0009&category=insignia. Retrieved 2009-09-10.  [edit] References Holden, Len (2003). Vauxhall Motors and the Luton Economy, 1900-2002. 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Not a member yet? Register Now! Password AllCorsa Christmas - MEAL DEPOSIT - Thread! Oct 09, 2010 - 6:29 PM - by sam_homepc Ok, so welcome to the Official Christmas Meal Meet Payment Thread! This thread has the completely CONFIRMED details for you all and is the main route to get yourself a guaranteed place at the AllCorsa Xmas dinner-table, and a room for the night in the nearby hotel! Some people have already paid for the meal (be it deposit or full payment) but nobody has yet paid anything towards the hotel, so this is the... [Read More] 0 Replies | 671 Views AllCorsa Christmas Meal/Meet INTEREST THREAD!!! Oct 07, 2010 - 10:50 PM - by sam_homepc AllCorsa Christmas Meal/Meet INTEREST THREAD!!! Right, first things first, this is not the official thread as details are not confirmed yet. HOWEVER This thread is massively important as we (your three National Organisers) cannot confirm and book anything unless we know a rough estimate of how many are going to be there! ... 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Any help diagnosing the problem is appreciated. Thanks, Aidan 1 year ago Report Abuse by ivortski... Member since: 09 February 2007 Total points: 5,908 (Level 5) Add Contact Block Best Answer - Chosen by Voters 2 most common faults with the problem u are describing are a faulty mass air flow sensor or the timming chain has jumped a tooth. i would start by checking the alignment of the timming though Source(s): ex vauxhall tech 1 year ago Report Abuse 100% 1 Vote Action Bar: 0 stars - mark this as Interesting! Email Comment (0) Save Save to Yahoo! Bookmarks Add to My Yahoo! Add to Del.icio.us RSS There are currently no comments for this question. * You must be logged into Answers to add comments. Sign in or Register. Other Answers (1) by Macs-bat... 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