Opel's hot hatches are back, with the new Corsa GSE – whose world premiere will be in Portugal, at Caramulo Motorfestival scheduled for 4-6 September. However, the presentation will not be until October.
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23/07/2026
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Portugal was chosen by Opel for the public debut of its new hot hatch – Corsa GSE. Derived from the cityman Corsa, it is a fully electric model, which will be shown for the first time in the Caramulo Motorfestival from 4 to 6 September.
The front-wheel drive car has more aggressive and sporting external lines as well as a electric motor that can debit 281 cv power and 345 Nom of binary. Is it possible accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds, being described as the most powerful Corsa that ever existed.
The power/weight ratio is 181 hp per 1,000 kg in a vehicle with a Torsen auto-blocking differential of multiple discs and lowered sports chassis with axles, stabilizers and specific hydraulic dampers.
The direction and pedals have a cut tuning for the Opel Corsa GSE in order to underline its dynamic character. The Alcon brakes with four plunger clamps are high-performance, being seen behind the 18-inch rims.
Inside, there are sports seats and yellow seat belts that highlight the sports personality. There are no missing digital screens (instrument panel and central screen).
After the world premiere in Portugal in early September, the Opel Corsa GSE is moving to France, where it will make its official presentation in October at the Paris Motor Show.