Opel Racing

Opel has a long history of producing high-performance vehicles that have been popular with car enthusiasts around the world. Opel Racing is the brand’s racing division that has been responsible for the development and success of some of the most iconic racing cars of all time.

Opel Racing was established in the early 1970s, with the goal of creating a competitive racing team that could compete at the highest level of motorsports. The team quickly gained a reputation for its innovative designs, advanced engineering, and its ability to create winning race cars.

Opel’s first foray into racing was in the touring car category, where the company was able to achieve great success. The Opel Commodore was a popular choice among racers, and the team’s first major success came in the 1974 European Touring Car Championship, where the Commodore GS/E took the title.

In the 1980s, Opel Racing continued to dominate the touring car category, winning numerous championships with the Opel Ascona 400 and the Opel Manta 400. The team’s success continued into the 1990s, with the Opel Calibra V6 dominating the Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (DTM) series.

Opel Racing has also made a name for itself in rally racing, with the Opel Kadett GTE and the Opel Astra Kit Car achieving great success in the European Rally Championship. In 1993, the Opel Corsa Kit Car won the FIA 2-Litre World Rally Cup, cementing Opel’s reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the rally world.

In recent years, Opel Racing has continued to innovate and create high-performance vehicles that have caught the attention of racing fans around the world. The Opel Astra OPC Cup, for example, is a racing version of the popular Astra hatchback that has been modified for the track, with features such as a roll cage, racing seats, and upgraded brakes and suspension.

Opel Racing has also been involved in the development of electric racing cars, with the Opel Ampera-e being used as the safety car in the 2019/2020 season of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship.

Opel Racing has a long and storied history in the world of motorsports, with a legacy of success that spans decades. From touring cars to rally racing to electric racing, Opel has continued to innovate and create high-performance vehicles that have captured the hearts and imaginations of racing fans around the world. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, we can expect Opel Racing to remain at the forefront of the racing world, pushing the boundaries of what is possible and continuing to inspire the next generation of racing enthusiasts.