275 Opel Manta (B) 400 Replica (1976) ADZ 4575
Opel (B) Manta Replica (1976) Engine 2000cc
Registration Number ADZ 4575 (Antrim)
OPEL SET
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In 1979 work began on a rally-spec Opel. Both the Ascona B and the Manta B were used for this. The Ascona 400 model was the more successful of the two, largely due to better weight distribution.Opel joined forces with German tuner Irmscher and Cosworth in Britain, to make the 400. Cosworth was given the task to develop a 16-valve 2-cam head for the CIH spec engine block, and Irmscher designed the bodywork. Opel however had problems with the engine. The first idea of using a 2.0-litre engine and then using the 16-valve head from Cosworth lacked the necessary power output, but the heads were already built, the resolution was to use a 2 litre engine blockand a forged crank with a longer stroke and ended with a 2.4-litre engine block. Mounting the 16-valve head on this gave a massive output, and an engine that proved eminently tunable. Opel produced 23 cars to this specification in 1981 which were recognizable by the 2 slot front grille (1982, 83, and 84 models had 4 slot grilles). The cars were delivered as both street cars and factory tuned rally cars. The Manta 400 was produced in a total of 245 specimens following the homologation regulations by FISA (today FIA). But the i400 also spawned some other "i" models: The first was the i200 which basically was a GSi model Manta B with most of the Manta 400's appearance. 700 were made and are still considered a collector's item. The i200 used a tuned 2.0E engine delivering 125 PS (92 kW). There was also the i240, which is rarer as only 300 were produced, it is fitted with the i400 engine block but using a normal eight-valve cast-iron head from the 2.0E engine
This car is a regular competitor in Race Retro most noteably with Simon and Alistair Crook or Simon Powell and was at Donington as part of the Retro Rally demonstrations.
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Shot 05.05.2018 at Donington Historic Festival, Donington Park, Leic Ref 133-275
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275 Opel Manta (B) 400 Replica (1976) ADZ 4575
Opel (B) Manta Replica (1976) Engine 2000cc
Registration Number ADZ 4575 (Antrim)
OPEL SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623690475505...
In 1979 work began on a rally-spec Opel. Both the Ascona B and the Manta B were used for this. The Ascona 400 model was the more successful of the two, largely due to better weight distribution.Opel joined forces with German tuner Irmscher and Cosworth in Britain, to make the 400. Cosworth was given the task to develop a 16-valve 2-cam head for the CIH spec engine block, and Irmscher designed the bodywork. Opel however had problems with the engine. The first idea of using a 2.0-litre engine and then using the 16-valve head from Cosworth lacked the necessary power output, but the heads were already built, the resolution was to use a 2 litre engine blockand a forged crank with a longer stroke and ended with a 2.4-litre engine block. Mounting the 16-valve head on this gave a massive output, and an engine that proved eminently tunable. Opel produced 23 cars to this specification in 1981 which were recognizable by the 2 slot front grille (1982, 83, and 84 models had 4 slot grilles). The cars were delivered as both street cars and factory tuned rally cars. The Manta 400 was produced in a total of 245 specimens following the homologation regulations by FISA (today FIA). But the i400 also spawned some other "i" models: The first was the i200 which basically was a GSi model Manta B with most of the Manta 400's appearance. 700 were made and are still considered a collector's item. The i200 used a tuned 2.0E engine delivering 125 PS (92 kW). There was also the i240, which is rarer as only 300 were produced, it is fitted with the i400 engine block but using a normal eight-valve cast-iron head from the 2.0E engine
This car is a regular competitor in Race Retro most noteably with Simon and Alistair Crook or Simon Powell and was at Donington as part of the Retro Rally demonstrations.
Diolch am olygfa anhygoel, 64,756,125
oblogaeth y Lloegr honno dros y Mynyddoedd
Thanks for a stonking 64,756,125 views
Shot 05.05.2018 at Donington Historic Festival, Donington Park, Leic Ref 133-275
.