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Beautiful car!
What happened with Opel Corsa S2000 in Greece?
It did not start! It is said that during yesterday's test the car faced electronics problems and mechanics did not have the time to repair. The car stayed at the start-finish area. Awesome looking though!
Nice looking car indeed ;)
From the back it looks like the 207 :eek:
Second Corsa had also problems in Germany, retired with engine problem.
Nice video from Rallyesprint.eu in Storndorf (including a lot of Corsa S2000): http://www.rallye-mad.com/html/_5.html
thanks for posting our video, its a very nice car, i love it. but on that weekend they had some problem with the engine on the second day sadly.
some pictures are also available here:
www.rallye-mad.com
rallyesprint.eu 08
http://www.rallye-mad.com/assets/ima..._DSC_18831.jpg
http://www.rallye-mad.com/assets/ima..._IMG_13981.jpg
MSD aiming for a Rally Ireland debut
http://rallybuzz.stagetimes.com/msd-...rally-ireland/
Will we see one or several Corsas in IRC09 ??? :confused:
Maybe none, we will see...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom206wrc
Did Opel register in IRC ?
Oh, yes, Opel needs to survive first now that GM is nearly dead !!!
Here was nice small item on the news, yesterday the 3 TOP guys from Ford/GM/Chrysler flew to Washington with the private jets from the companies to go and ask 25.000.000.000 usd state help. Somebody said it is discracefull to use private jets at 100.000 usd cost against few 1000s usd even if the fly first class.
When asked when they left the plane, give up your private jet and we would consider, NONE of them where willing to give up the jet...
Now the taxpayer is really making noise NOT to help the car industry.
What is the status of this project now ? Have they sold more than the one for this one: http://www.s2000rally.com/car-detail.php?car=160 ??
How much testing and rallies have the Corsa done so far, and what is the status so far ?
Good to see that this project also is getting an international lift off !!
Corsa has done one rally in Greece and 2-3 in Ireland, I think.
Have MSD developed the Corsa more, or is it in initial config still ?
How quick is it compared to the best, or will we see that first when a top driver have tested it in anger in Barum do you think ?
Is the engine in the Corsa OPC based on the Vauxhall/Chevrolet BTCC/WTCC engine or is it made from scratch ?
The same all aluminium unit as the Vectra S2000 :) probably still based on the old C20XE design lol
Is there a newer motor they could get for it from the GM family?
The Chevy Cruze touring cars, are they using a newer block and rest?
Autosport is writing this week that Mikkelsen will drive the whole 2010 season in the Opel Corsa OPC, and that the deal is expected soon.
Is that a smart move from both parties ?
Mikkelsen is a decent driver, so for MSD he is a pretty good choice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
The Corsa seems to be about 2s/km off the pace on Barum, which to be fair is not bad for a new and underdeveloped car. If they have some cash to back the programme (maybe from new GM Europe owners?) then it might not be bad for Mikkelsen.
Yes, but as Mikkelsen is saying - the engine is one of the easier things to get better in a rally car. The basic handling seems to be good.
Hopefully they start an extensive test program to improve towards 2010.
Learn from Skoda, do a lot of testing, with a lot of drivers to get a lot of input. Use the internet to create enthusiasm for the car and team !
If it is correct that Mikkelsen will drive it in 2010, he should be allowed to bring in some sponsors of his own as well, more money for testing. Maybe use the norwegian championship to test in familiar rallies as well !!
Will be good if another S2000 car have decent backing to evolve, and MSD can do it well !
MSD/Opel did better than Proton this weekend...
Well, they finished which is good for sure but the car needs a lot of improvement, especialy engine. Andreas was driving well, he wasn't the cause of bad times. Proton seemed to be faster but their early end with engine troubles for both car was disasterous.
It was interesting to compare the cars in long fast uphil straight on shakedown where the differences in power were clear.
Was the Corsa actually using Hankook tyres on Barum or another brand?
From the videos I have seen the Corsa seems to handle ok at high speeds, but it's engine does seem visibly weak.
Did use Hankook for sure. Why not?
It is not unusual to see a car sponsored by one brand and use another, but yes - it does seem as if Hankook are developing their tyres to use with the Opel in IRC 2010. Should be a good promotional vehicle for their brand.Quote:
Originally Posted by pucky54
Photos with Mikelsen in Barum Rally zlin 2009 Opel Corsa s2000
http://gahuflo.blogspot.com/
Anyone of you that know pwople in MSD, and couls ask them about their rest 09 and 10 plans for the Corsa OPC ?
The news have more its place in this thread than in the one of Asturias: Toni Gardemeister to drive the Corsa S2000 from now ;)
Toni has developed cars before, so that is probably a good choice.
One thing I am impressed with about the Corsa programme is that they are using "proper" drivers (Bengue, Mikkelsen, Gardemeister) all have talent and they're not simply just taking the money for the drives.
The other positive is that the car was fairly reliable on Barum.
Not good times compared to other S2000 machinery but Mikkelsen wanted to finish the rally..
They need more grunt, the rest was ok according to Mikkelsen.
(Maybe they need to visit Pipo as well, since the brits cant build engines any more :p : )
What is the plan for the Corsa - does it have a furure ?
Opel's situation is cleared, is it not - will they get behind this project ?