Stellantis Built A Wild Hot Hatch Concept You Can Drive On Gran Turismo

- The brand says this concept can hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in as little as 2 seconds.
- Inside thereβs a lightweight driverβs seat, racing harnesses, and colorful upholstery.
- Despite having an 82 kWh battery pack, the concept weighs in at just 1,170 kg.
Opel has just lifted the veil on an intriguing concept that it teased last week, though it is not a new high-performance model that consumers will be able to buy. Instead, the one-off Opel Corsa GSE is the latest Vision GT creation thatβll be added to Gran Turismo 7 later this year.
Like other Vision GT cars, the Corsa GSE goes far beyond what Opel would actually sell to the public β both in terms of design and performance.
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Regarding the powertrain, it has fitted two electric motors, one at each axle, that deliver a combined 789 hp (588 kW / 800 PS) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque. It has also been imagined with an 79 hp (59 kW / 80 PS) overboost function that can be used for four-second bursts and needs 80 seconds to recharge.
The wild hot hatch accelerates from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in just 2.0 seconds, and has a top speed of 200 mph (320 km/h). Providing the motors with their juice is an 82 kWh battery pack. Opel says that the carβs lightweight construction results in it weighing just 1,170 kg (2,579 lbs).
Visually, the Opel Corsa GSE Vision Grand Turismo features bespoke parts which allow it to sit lower and wider than the current Corsa, despite having a similar footprint. Key design details include the flared arches, the latest iteration of the Vizor grille, and the combination of a large rear wing and pronounced diffuser.
The interior is just as radical and includes a lightweight driverβs seat with six-point seatbelts and sensors that alert the driver to other vehicles on the road. If a car enters the carβs blind spot, a warning will appear through the special illuminated fabrics on the dashboard and door inserts.
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While this will remain firmly a concept, Opel notes that it serves as a βpreview of upcoming GSE modelsβ. This might include a hot hatch version of the next Corsa, following the example of the fully electric Peugeot E-208 GTI. The brand recently relaunched its performance sub-brand with the Opel Mokka GSE that pumps out 278 hp (207 kW / 280 PS) and 255 lb-ft (345 Nm) of torque, enough to send the EV to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 5.9 seconds.
A New Corsa Is Coming Soon
The Opel Corsa, currently in its sixth-generation, is a sibling to the Peugeot 208. The next iteration is expected to debut in 2026, riding on the STLA Small underpinnings. As with its predecessor, the subcompact hatchback will likely offer a choice between gasoline, mild-hybrid, and fully electric powertrains.
Styling-wise, the production model will borrow a few cues from the wild Corsa GSE concept like the slimmer Opel Vizor grille at the front. However, it will adopt a more conventional five-door bodystyle which is the new norm in the segment, doing without the oversized aero of the track-focused concept.