1988 Opel Corsa GSi (rear)Vauxhall Nova The Corsa A was as the 'Vauxhall Nova' between 19 for the United Kingdom - 'Nova' being a trademark which GM already used on various products in North America.

In January 1988, a turbocharged version of the Isuzu diesel engine was introduced, with power increased to 67 PS (49 kW).The design was freshened in September 1990, with new bumpers, headlights, grille and interior, but it was clearly recognisable as a gentle makeover of an early 1980s design, when it had to compete with the latest two all new superminis in Europe – the and the. A model with the 82 PS (60 kW) 1.4 L multi point fuel injected engine, which was otherwise mechanically identical to the GSi, also became available as the Nova SRi in the United Kingdom. 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 engine with 101 PS (74 kW) at 5600 rpm (98 PS or 72 kW in the catalysed version) and capable of 186 km/h (116 mph) was added to the Corsa/Nova at the 1987, giving decent performance and being badged as a GSi ('Nova GTE' in pre-facelift models in the United Kingdom, later models were all called GSi).The GSi's had been carried out by Opel tuning specialists. 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 sport models were white and came with unique vinyl decals, a 13SB engine with twin Weber 40 DCOE carburettors, an optional bespoke camshaft, a replacement rear silencer, and few luxuries. Power remained the same, although torque increased.A rare 'Sport' model was produced in 1985 to homologate for the sub 1,300 cc class of for the. For the 1989 model year the 1.3 was bored out to 1.4 liters. In September 1987 the Corsa received a light facelift, with a new grille that was now the same on hatchbacks and sedans, an updated interior, and other slight changes. The engines and most of the mechanical componentry were derived from those used in the. The diesel joined the line up in May 1987, at the, along with the sporty GSi. (The first engines were all equipped with carburetors fuel injection came later, but never for the 1.0.) The engines were based on the well proven designexcept for the 1.0 L and early 1.2 L engines, which were based on the unit from the Kadett C.There was also an Isuzu-built, 67 PS (49 kW) 1.5 L turbo diesel available, which was also used in the at around the same time.

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