“We are delighted to welcome Opel back to Gran Turismo with such an exciting and innovative take on the Corsa. Opel has a rich racing heritage, and the Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo will be popular with GT players around the world. We love seeing Vision Gran Turismo cars brought to life as full-scale models and can’t wait for the reaction of fans when it is unveiled at the IAA Mobility 2025 on 8 September before it is displayed at the Gran Turismo World Series event in Berlin on Saturday, 20 September,” said Gran Turismo series producer Kazunori Yamauchi.
The Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo represents the latest highlight in Opel’s long concept car history. The brand with the Blitz was the first European manufacturer to present a concept car in the critically acclaimed Experimental GT in 1965. 60 years later, Opel is once again breaking new ground by presenting a physical show car at the IAA Mobility 2025.
With a nod to the brand’s celebrated motorsport heritage, truncated triangular elements inspired by iconic vehicles such as the Opel Manta 400 rally car have been integrated in the wheel structure, roof spoiler and the roll cage.
Aero curtains in front of the front and rear fenders along with black aero blade fender flares ensure smoother airflow. The front Goodyear tyres sit on 21” black and yellow rims, while at the rear they sit on white and yellow 22” rims. The aero wheels increase efficiency by reducing air turbulence in the wheelhouses while the active aero diffusor and active aero spoiler help increase or decrease downforce depending on the driving situation. Bilstein dampers help maintain contact with the road and further improve handling.
Inside the cockpit, drivers can look forward to a detoxed racing experience which also follows the signature Opel Compass. The sleek steering wheel provides an unobstructed view of the most important information which is projected on the head-up display. Onboard sensors alert the driver to the presence of other vehicles. For example, when a vehicle enters the blind spot, a warning appears via illuminated fabrics that cover the dashboard and door inserts. The suspended, lightweight driver’s sport seat, also designed in black and bright yellow, with six-point seatbelts fully integrates the driver in the driving experience and together with the roll-cage ensures highest safety standards.
