This is the first official picture of Vauxhall’s most powerful Corsa ever, the new VXR Nürburgring Edition, which goes on sale later month. At its heart is a re-worked version of the standard car’s 1.6-litre turbo, uprated from 192bhp to 205bhp and with around an extra 20Nm of torque. A modified engine management and turbocharger system, plus a sports exhaust with reduced back pressure, have all contributed to the rise in power. The risk of torque steer – too much power going through the front wheels, causing the car to wander off line when you power through corners or there’s a change in road surface – is reduced thanks to a mechanical, multi-plate limited-slip differential. Under the skin component firm Bilstein has developed bespoke spring and damper units, with a reduced ride height by 20mm at the front and 15mm at the rear. All this means a 0-60mph time of just 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 143mph, while a unique bodykit and colours will mark the Corsa Nürburgring out from the crowd. All yours for £22,295 – a lot of money for a Corsa, but it could be worth it. I will let you know in due course.
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