New Corsa Start/Stop technology cuts C02 emissions
04-Aug-2010
The new Corsa ecoFLEX is the first Vauxhall to feature Start/Stop technology. It enables the new Euro 5-compliant 1.3 CDTi (75PS) models to achieve 70.6mpg – a near 5mpg (more than 7 per cent) improvement on the combined cycle.
Compared with the outgoing Euro 4, 1.3 CDTi (75PS) engine, the addition of Start/Stop technology and Euro 5 emissions compliance has brought a 9g/km reduction in C02 emissions, down to 105g, as well as a 20Nm increase in torque to 190Nm. All Start/Stop cars are also fitted with a DPF (diesel particulate filter), which traps harmful particulates.
The principle of Start/Stop is simple: instead of the engine idling at traffic lights or at a level crossing, the engine will automatically stop when the driver engages neutral and releases the clutch pedal. When the traffic lights turn green, the driver simply presses the clutch pedal to re-start the engine, engage first and move away. Naturally, the car’s ventilation, power steering and braking system performance is maintained while the engine is temporarily off.
New Corsa Start/Stop technology cuts C02 emissions
