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I hope this entices a Vauxhall UK dealer team back like in the past. Sadly the support for the Adam in the BRC only seemed quite superficial. They were asking for pay drivers this year. So I'm not holding out too much hope.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
As far as Vauxhall is concerned I just hope PSA keep their UK factories open...
As a zero car?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
New video from Opel Corsa R5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhkM...em-uploademail
Wonder why Opel chose to launch in Portugal and at a WRC event ?
First proper mainland European WRC event :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
And I suppose bigger publicity than at an ERC rally...Quote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
It seems that the car it's just a concept by Holzer, and nothing to do with official Opel. Even though the car is in full Opel Motorsport clothing. Damm ze Germans... I cannot understand this communication bitQuote:
Originally Posted by PLuto
Rear spoiler such high above the roof level? Or it's just how I see it? Also no information about any proper testing program which in my opinion only tells that car is in very early development phase.
I think the same.There is a new Opel Corsa model slated for next year, so its not commercially wise to spend major money and time for a car that should be replaced in 6 months time.The car that will be in Portugal is surely a prototype with next gen chassis and current car bodywork.Quote:
Originally Posted by br21
Do Holzer build the Adam R2 as well?Quote:
Originally Posted by TheFlyingTuga
Isn't it just like a Prodrive/Subaru MSport/Ford setup?
Afaik yes and yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
2015 Corsa R5 image
https://ton.twitter.com/1.1/ton/data...SEJy.jpg:large
But my contact says the 2017 car 'looks much better than that !' :)
The picture is not visible, Eddie.
Yep, quite a puzzle...Sportmotores has managed to talk to an Opel Motorsport source and it was told this is a project Holzer Motorsport (their R2 partner) has been working on their own and it was now allowed by Opel to be presented, even if there is no confirmation when, and if, it’ll be homologated…Quote:
Originally Posted by TheFlyingTuga
http://sportmotores.com/portal/!site...20055&id=48563
So it seems the Opel R5 wasn't just a rumor after all. Let's hope the extra time spent was on developing it properly.
Unless they are just going to show off a concept I wonder how the hell they have managed to develop it away from prying eyes!
Going back to the Proton Iriz R5.
Interview with Chris Mellors of MEM in Motorsport News today. He sounds quite confident about the car's chances and it does seem like the backing is there from Proton.
- They are looking at a moving debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (final day of June)
- Targeted January 1st 2018 homologation date
- Intent to run a factory team in WRC2, and Asia-Pacific. Currently talking to two sponsors.
- Engine is 1600cc version of Mitsubishi Lancer E10 power unit
- Xtrac transmission, Reiger dampers, Brembo brakes, Cosworth electronics
- Available in right and left-hand drive
Let's see how much of it comes true!
Just wait till you see the beast in the flesh! 😍 https://t.co/wvshWvbWYYQuote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
More on the Proton R5:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report...ith-new-r5-car
That Proton looks like the crossing of a Polo and a Fiesta gone horribly wrong.
Looking good for me..
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For now it's still a concept Holzer has for the moment no support from Opel Factory, hopefully that comes soon..!
https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...e6&oe=59C1E88B
A new video with the whole car in motion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocRcsGzBRXI
Sadly it's not possible to see anything about the real speed thanks to video effects (for sure intentional). Anyway I like it. Very nice car!
It's in Opel works colors and presented by Opel Motorsport in WRC service park. That's already quite a lot for claiming no support whatsoever.Quote:
Originally Posted by mousti
That's what they claiming :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc-a-target-...lzer-r5-corsa/
Really like the look of it. Hope it will be developed properly!
Really hope Opel get behind it and give a drive to their Junior champion.
More pics:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DAHiWNqU0AAvrQS.jpg:large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DAHiXchU0AMc4Jw.jpg:large
Wow! It does look good! In my opinion better than all other R5 cars on the market.
Opel! Come on, don't hesitate to support this project! :)
The inside and suspension photos look like of a basically finished car. When I remember how the prototypes of Peugeot (this one mainly) and M-Sport looked when they sent them to Ypres as zero cars...
By the way inside on the rollcage there is Opel Motorsport banner.
Looks very similar to the Spencer Sport Mitsubishi Mirage in shape and size.
The sound of the Corsa R5 video, leads me to think that they used the RML WTCC engine.Very, very similar sound to the Cruze.
I don't know if this is new information or not but Yves Matton is quoted in MN as saying the planned homologation date for the C3 R5 car is Jan 1st 2018. Same day as the Proton for what it's worth.
More news coming in the summer, but Matton very keen to stress it will be a completely new car, with different people working on it to the relatively lacklustre DS3 R5. New technical partners too. He also said they won't run a works team like Skoda.
It looks like new Proton's strategic partner is not PSA but Geely. According to E15.cz Geely will take 49,9% of Proton in July.
Gronholm and Sarrazin testing fabia r5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BMZkfBCxfg
Gelly owns Volvo (100%) and now Lotus (51%) and Proton (49,9%) and they’re only the 8th or 9th largest Chinese auto maker…China wealth is mindblowing!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mirek
The good news is that they’ve made Volvo return to motorsport (WTCC) and now they can help carrying out Proton/MEM WRC2 project.
Btw, according to the news, PSA refused the deal because they wanted a majority share.
Presumably these two will be VW test drivers for Polo R5.. otherwise weird choice for Skoda.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimviii
... although both are also Fabia R5 customers.