The Blitz blasts the track with Panzer tanks

During the 90s, Opel was one of the many manufacturers that wanted to make a name for themselves in motor racing. To achieve this, the German brand enters several models, including the one that makes people talk with its impressive size: the Omega Evolution 500.

The 90s were a blessed decade for motorsport. All manufacturers were looking to fight on the track. The economic and media benefits for the winning brands were significant. This made them create impossible models sometimes, like Opel.
Everyone remembers the Vectra (or Vauxhall Cavalier in the UK) and the Calibra. But a third, more original example has appeared on the most beautiful songs in the world: Opel Omega Evolution 500.

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The Opel Omega is the ultimate roadster. A low-powered, mainly diesel-powered, it filled the ranks of the right-hand-drive, ball-jointed caravan. Those who are better off financially can turn to inline 6-cylinder engines. These can approach up to 200 hp, and Omega 3000 above the column. Better luck can afford the story Omega Lotus, based on 376 hp.

With this range of engines, Opel decided to enter its road car into competition, in the German Touring Car Championship, or DTM. The car must especially be repaired 500 copiesor lower level. It is under these conditions that the first Blitz monster was born, the Opel Omega Evolution 500.

Released in 1990, the Omega Evolution 500 is more showy than other ranges. One is the flagship and the best show, the other is more intense.

Evolution 500 is due body kit has Irmscher, Opel’s official competition trainer. He receives a the famous front shield. In profile, the road car is lowered and equippedextension of the ailes to reinforce his worst image. A badge “Evo 500” appears on the wings. He is wearing shoes 18 inch rims and an unpublished drawing. Finally, bright receives a put fin in the stem. This automatically transmits from 80 km / h, and reaches its final position at around 140 km / h. Finally, double square exhaust reminiscent of Lotus Omega.

The interior does not inspire happiness, with a large dominance of black and gray. The front seats are replaced by The Recaro bucket seats are upholstered in leather.

under the hood, 6 cylinder in line 3.0 of Omega 3000 receives the welcome vitamins. Strong goes from 204 to 230 hp. Some models have had a more detailed preparation, to go up to 272 hp.

Rarity is reserved for the Germans

If Opel’s presence in motorsport was honored thanks to the Ascona and Manta in the rally, the Blitz brand has sought to build its story on the BTCC and Supertourism tracks since the end of the 1980s Opel Omega Evolution DTM will be its first entry ticket. The tracking machine develops between 360 and 380 hp and has a memorable battle with the BMW M3 and other Mercedes 190Es.

As for the street version, it was created exclusively for its domestic market. It is even rarer than the Lotus Omega, because it was only produced 500 copiescompared to the 1,100 units recorded on the more powerful Omega.

You’ll have to cross the border to try and get a copy of one of the rarest cars in Blitz history.