Opel's Rally Comeback

[Sulland]

Opel used to be a big brand in rally, and that made sure the "Old man with hat" syndrome stayed at arms length in many countries.

The intro of 4wd meant that Opel as well as many other brands stopped development of their 2wd cars, went into racing or stopped with motorsport. There are still many Ascona and Mantas being driven in rallies, but very few newer models, apart from some Kadett/Astra models.

The decision of Opel to do a comeback into the Rally arena, could be a commercial turning point for the brands Old Man With Hat syndrome.

If Opel is re opening its Rally Division of Opel Motorsport, many people still remember the brand out in the forrests, and would like to see it back!

[Sulland]

Have Opel started to build a R5 engine or chassis yet?

[Franky]

I remember reading somewhere on this forum, that they aren't developing any new rally cars at the moment.

[vino_93]

yep that's true Nothing in development for the moment. No money to start something. There will be a meeting to see what they will do in the months coming

[Rallyper]

They really should try. They could build a car for the average rally drivers to have fun with. Meaning a cost effective strong R5 car able to win local events.

[Sulland]

Congratulation to Opel Motorsport on their first championshionship, the ERC Junior title with Emil Bergkvist.

hopefully this can give boost to start on the next level!

[Eli]

yeah for now the Opel R5 project is on hold...unfortunately..

[Mirek]

yeah for now the Opel R5 project is on hold...unfortunately..

They don't have money for anything bigger as it seems.

[focus206]

I didn't know he was already mathematically champion, big congrats to him! I didn't expect him to be this fast, he deserves the titlle. And I'm glad for Opel, looks like Adam R2 is a very good car, also Griebel and Zawada showed good speed.

[skarderud]

The Opel R5 is testing again, some said. But nothing more is clear in terms of future.