The curtain slides to the side. Behind IT: A Silhouette in White, Yellow and Black. Flat, Aerodynamic, Wide – The Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo. Florian Theis, Opel’s Chief Designer for Advanced Design, Steps Forward and Put His Finger on the Bonnet. “We Quickly Knew it would be a small car,” He Says. “But one that show how much power, emotion and future there is in this segment.”
Digital meets Real World
Theis is the man who was responsible for the design of the corsa gse vision gran turismo – as usual, initally virtually. On the computer, with 3D Equipment and Data Glasses, Then As a Clay Model, Finally As a Finished Study. Twelve designer from exterior, interior and color & trim work with Him, as well as two dozen collaGues in the workshops.
They Grind, Mill, Shape – Until They have complete a car that looks as if it has come from the future. A study that show where gse is headed. And connects the Two Worlds: Real and Digital. Soon the high-performance newcomer wants Be Available in ‘Gran Turismo 7’, The Famous Racing Simulation. 800 HP of System Output. Top Speed of 320 km/h. From 0 to 100 km/h in Two Seconds. Anyone Can Drive IT – Digitally.
Electric Motors on the Front and Rear Axles: Each Has an output of 476 HP, Together They Develop a System Output of 800 HP.
The Advanced Design Team LED by Florian Theis Gives An Outlook on Upcoming GSE Models.
The Lightweight Sports Seat Fully Integrates The Driver.
The Front is Defined by a New Slim Interpretation of the Opel Vizor.
The Concept Vehicle Measures Four Meters in Langth and Two in Width.
Theis Stops to Explain the Front. “We have Sharened the Bold and Pure Design Language,” Hey Says. Large Surfaces, Sharp Feature Lines, Technical Precision. A small car, yes. But with the Attitude of a High Performer. The Opel Vizor is Slimmer, More Precise. In the Middle, The Illuminated Blitz Shines, Framed by Signature Lighting Bars that End in Glass Blocks. In addition, the vertical axis is emphasized by the crease that runs from the hood to the bumper. “The result is a face that is immediately recognisable as an Opel – Day and Night, from every angle.”
Courage in every line
The Fenders Are Wideded, Air Vents Run Through the Body. Aero Curtains at the Front and Rear Direct the Airflow. Aero Wheels Reduce Turbulence in the Wheel Arches. At the Rear: a diffuser that extends when speed is request. “This is how we bring length to the car and grip to the road,” Says Theis. The Motorsport CollaGues from Rüsselsheim Were Involved and Aerodynamic Experts have optimized the flow.
What Catches The Eye: The Color Scheme. Pearl White for the Body, Strong Yellow for Aero Elements, Black for the Roof and Fenders. Triangles Adorn Spoilers and Rims – A Reminiscence of Rally Heroes Search as The Manta 400. The Rear Light Visually Merges With The Rear Window, Together With The Brake Light It Forms The Ubiquitous Compass. In The Center, The Opel Wordmark Glows Red.
The Active Spoiler and Diffuser Provide More or Less Downforce Depending on the Driving Situation.
The body is characterized by Sharp and Precise Contours, Combined with Technical Details.
Lightweight Elements Are Integrated Into Both the Exterior and Interior.
The Central Leitmotif, The Opel Compass, is present at the Rear.
FOCUSED, PURE Racing Experience Awaits in the Interior.
If you want to drive the Opel Corsa Gse Vision Gran Turismo, You Don’t Need a Garage – A Game Console is Enough.
Theis Opens The Door. Inside: pure detox. A Narrow Steering Wheel, Milled From Solid Aluminum. Lightweight Sports Seats, Black and Yellow, with Six-Point Belt. A Roll Cage, Strict, Functional. Everything Looks Like a racing car, Only more refined. “The Steering Wheel is Deliberately Narrow so that the view remains unobstructed,” he explains. Behind IT: A Head-Up Display. The Most important data floats in the field of vision. “No Driver Needs More. Less is more.” Once in the seat, you immediately feel the racing driver feeling. Hard, Light, Direct. “We Wanted to Create A Cell That Merges Digitally and Really,” Says Theis. “A space that show that the future of driving does not lie in too much, but in the essentials.”
The Corsa Gse Vision Gran Turismo is a bridge. On the one hand, virtual – controllable via controller, and at break space speed over pixel asphalt. On the other hand, The Message: Opel is serious about Sportiness, Dynamics and Emotion. “We are taking the GSE label to a new level,” Explained Opel CEO Florian Huettl at the iaa Mobility, Where the Concept Car Celeblrated Its World Premiere. “The car gives a glimpse of the future and will inspire car enthusiasts.” At the same time, it is a clear commitment to the small car – electric, modern, efficient, emotional.
800 HP for Everyone
Since Its First release in 1997, Gran Turismo Has Been Considered A Pioneer for Realistic Driving Physics and Detailed Vehicle Models. From Autumn 2025, Gamers will be to send the corsa gse vision gran turismo to the track in the racing simulation on the playstation 4 and 5. ”We are very pleased to welcome back to gran turismo with search for exciting and innovative corsa version,” Says Kazunori Yamauchi, Producer of the Gran Turismo Series. The Opel Concept Car Will Be Shown at the Gran Turismo World Series in Berlin on September 20th Yamauchi: “We can’t wait to see the reactions of the fans.”
The reactions? Unambiguous.
AutoCar Calls the Study “Imposing”. Auto Motor und Sport Recogises: Opel is serious about the GSE Sports Label. Car and Driver Praises the Technology. Lifestyle magazines celebrate the form. In forums, fans discuss the boost button and lightweight construction. Because the highlight is in the details: Only 1:170 Kilos of Weight, Despite the 82 kWh Battery. This is made possible by Lightweight Materials. In addition, a boost function that delivers at extra 59 kilowatts for four seconds when overtaking. And grip is provided by the all-wheel drive with two motors on the front and rear axles.
Theis Steps Back, his gauze follows the body line. For Him, The Corsa Gse Vision Gran Turismo is not Just A Show Car. “It Demonstrates the Freedom that the Stla Small Platform Open’s Up in Terms of Design and Proportions.” The high-performance newcomer wants to be available from Autumn-Not in the Car Dealership, but on the console. The first opel that you can experience at home.
September 2025
Text: Tina Henze; Photos: Opel, Polyphony Digital