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The Bizzarrini 5300 GT Corsa Revival: A Hand-Built Legacy Embarks On A U.S. Tour

The Bizzarrini 5300 GT Corsa Revival series is redefining automotive craftsmanship. It is a continuation of the iconic 1965 class-winning Le Mans car and has gained attention with its latest model, featuring a striking yellow color instead of the traditional Rosso Corsa. This revival series is limited to just 24 carefully hand-built vehicles, maintaining the legendary features such as a single-piece composite body over a steel frame and a powerful 323 cubic inch V8 engine that delivers over 400 horsepower. Compared to the original, these cars feel more rigid, offering a power-to-weight ratio of a modern supercar.

The yellow masterpiece will debut in California’s prestigious Monterey Car Week, where it will be showcased at popular events like the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and The Quail. Car enthusiasts from across the country will have the opportunity to witness the iconic Bizzarrini brand through various events. The revival series is the result of the brilliant mind of Giotto Bizzarrini, the genius behind the legendary Ferrari 250 GTO and the celebrated Lamborghini V12 engine. The Bizzarrini team is also working on the upcoming Giotto Hyper GT, a modern hand-built performance car that embodies Giotto’s enduring engineering brilliance. If you’re attending this year’s Monterey Car Week, be sure to keep an eye out for the Bizzarrini 5300 GT Corsa Revival series.


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New 2023 Vauxhall Corsa range topped by £38,585 EV

Vauxhall has announced the pricing and specifications for the updated Corsa supermini. The facelifted model now offers new electric and hybrid powertrain options and features Vauxhall’s ‘Vizor’ grille, which is the last current Vauxhall model to receive this design element.

The base Design trim of the new Corsa will start at £19,625, while the mid-range GS cars will be priced from £22,005. The top-spec Ultimate trim will have an additional premium of £3,600.

The electric version of the Corsa, which comes with a 51kWh battery and a choice of 134bhp or 154bhp, will start at £32,445 and £38,585 respectively. This means that the entry-level Corsa electric is cheaper than the £34,470 Mini Electric but slightly more expensive than the £29,240 Renault Zoe.

The Design-spec cars will come equipped with a 7.0-inch infotainment system, parking sensors, and various safety systems such as lane departure warning and speed sign recognition. The GS trim will include a larger 10.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, rear parking camera, and 17-inch alloy wheels. The top-end trim will have matrix headlights, heated and massaging seats upholstered in Alcantara, and a heated steering wheel.

According to design boss Mark Adams, the new Corsa has taken a significant step forward in terms of powertrain options, particularly with the Corsa Electric. The electric version now features an upgraded 154bhp motor, which is also found in the Peugeot e-208, and offers an improved WLTP range of 246 miles.

Starting from 3 August, the Corsa Electric will be available with the current 134bhp motor and 51kWh battery, providing a range of 222 miles. Both electric versions will come with an on-board 11kW charger, allowing for a full charge from 0-100% in five hours and 15 minutes. Rapid charging from 10% to 80% is claimed to take 30 minutes.

In addition to the electric options, a 1.2-litre mild-hybrid engine, the Corsa’s first hybrid powertrain, will be introduced later this year. It will be available with two power levels: 99bhp and 134bhp.

The Corsa range will also include entry-level petrol engines with power outputs of 74bhp or 99bhp, available with a five-speed manual gearbox. Higher-power petrol engines will be paired with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission.

Customers can begin ordering their Corsa now, and deliveries are expected to start towards the end of this year. Vauxhall hopes that the updated design and increased powertrain choices, along with the extended electric range, will help the Corsa regain its position as the best-selling car in the UK, a title it lost last year to the Nissan Qashqai SUV, with competition from the Tesla Model Y and Ford Puma.

According to Mark Adams, the Corsa has been a phenomenal success since its launch and has been an important car for Vauxhall.

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VAUXHALL ELECTRIC RANGE LEADS IN LATEST SMMT NEW CAR SALES FIGURES

  • In June, the Corsa Electric was the best-selling Small Electric Car (Electric B-Hatch) according to SMMT
  • The Mokka Electric topped the sales charts in the Small Electric SUV (Electric B-SUV) category for the month
  • The Astra Plug-in Hybrid was the third-best selling plug-in hybrid model in the UK in June
  • Vauxhall plans to be an electric-only manufacturer by 2028, seven years ahead of the UK Government deadline

According to the latest new car registration figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), Vauxhall’s electric car range continues to perform well in the UK new car sales charts.

In June, the Corsa Electric was the best-selling Small Electric Car (Electric B-Hatch) with 262 units sold. Additionally, the Mokka Electric led the sales in the Small Electric SUV (Electric B-SUV) category, with 1136 units sold. In the Small Car (B-Hatch) segment, petrol variants of the Corsa also topped the charts, making the Corsa the third-best selling car in June with 4146 registrations, and the second-best selling car so far this year.

The Astra Plug-in Hybrid was also a top contender, ranking as the third-best selling plug-in hybrid in the UK in June, with 76 registrations for the month.

Vauxhall has committed to transitioning into an electric-only brand by 2028, which is seven years ahead of the UK Government’s deadline.

James Taylor, Managing Director of Vauxhall, expressed satisfaction with the performance of their models in the sales charts and praised the range of electrified vehicles offered by the company.

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VAUXHALL CORSA RETAINS TOP-SELLING STATUS FOR THE FIRST FOUR MONTHS OF 2023

  • Corsa has outsold every other new car in the UK in the first four months of the year
  • The Corsa was the second-best selling new car in April, and best seller in its segment
  • Corsa Electric was the second-best selling electric supermini in April
  • Vauxhall to become a fully electric brand by 2028 – seven years ahead of UK Government deadlines

 

The Vauxhall Corsa has taken back the position as the country’s best-selling new car, according to the latest new car registration figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
 

The UK’s best-selling car in 2021, the Corsa has remained popular with buyers this year, and is now once again the best-selling car in the country for the first four months of 2023, with 14,034 units sold.
 

The Corsa was the best-selling car in its segment in April, and the second-best selling car for the month overall. Its fully electric variant, the Corsa Electric, was also the second-best selling electric supermini in April.
 

Vauxhall is on course to be a fully electric brand by 2028, seven years ahead of the UK Government deadline.
 

James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, said: “Given how competitive the UK new car market is, it’s fantastic to see the Corsa retain the top-selling spot. The Corsa continues to appeal to a wide range of buyers, from fleet users to those just learning to drive, and is crucially available with both petrol and electric powertrains.”
 

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