Opel has revealed that it will return to motorsport competition with a rally-prepared version of the Adam.
The Adam has been prepared to the entry-level rally R2 spec, so the cars and truck is carefully based on the production design however with upgraded engine parts, suspension, gearbox, differential as well as brakes.
The intent is to offer young chauffeurs an economical entry point into rallying, with the Adam R2 set to contend in the ADAC Opel Rally Cup, which will type part of the German ADAC Rally Masters series from next year.
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The Adam R2 is expected to type part of a four-tier rally programme for Opel, which stretches up until at least 2016. A VXR road cars and truck spin-off, which would be offered as the Vauxhall Adam VXR, is likewise likely.
Adam R2 chauffeurs will be able to upgrade to a a lot more potent Adam rally car, as well as than an even higher performance rally design based on the next Corsa to find in the future, with chauffeurs graduating from the German series ideal as much as worldwide WRC competition.
Opel will likewise introduce a new Astra OPC one-make racing cars and truck developed to contend in the Astra OPC cup – a recently developed series which will run within the German VLN Endurance championship from next year.
Talking about the announcement, Opel’s deputy CEO, Dr. Thomas Sedran, said: “These new motorsports activities play an crucial function in the calculated re-alignment of the company; they are a essential aspect of our brand profile.”