1:43 - Model car - Opel Ascona 400
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This is an iconic model in the history of the World Rally Championship. Here are the main features of this car, both as a diecast miniature and the real model it represents:
The Diecast Model
Scale: 1:43 (a classic size for diecast collectors).
Vehicle: Opel Ascona 400.
Special Edition: Represents the car that won the 1982 Monte Carlo Rally.
Drivers: Driven by legend Walter Röhrl and his co-driver Christian Geistdörfer.
The Real Car (Opel Ascona 400 - Group 4/B)
The Ascona 400 is famous for being the last rear-wheel-drive (RWD) car to win the World Rally Championship (WRC) before the all-wheel-drive era (Audi Quattro) dominated the sport.
Key Technical Specifications:
Engine: 2.4 liters, inline-4 (developed with help from Cosworth).
Power: Approximately 240 to 270 hp (rally version).
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive (RWD), which demanded immense technical skill from the drivers on snow and ice surfaces like Monte Carlo.
Weight: Very light, about 1,050 kg, built with Kevlar and fiberglass body panels for greater agility.
Historical Details
Colors: The white paint with blue and red stripes is the official Opel Euro Händler Team livery.
Trivia: In 1982, Walter Röhrl won the drivers’ championship with this car, proving that the Ascona’s reliability and balance were superior to the brute power of four-wheel drive in that era.
It’s a fantastic piece for any motorsport enthusiast!
This is an iconic model in the history of the World Rally Championship. Here are the main features of this car, both as a diecast miniature and the real model it represents:
The Diecast Model
Scale: 1:43 (a classic size for diecast collectors).
Vehicle: Opel Ascona 400.
Special Edition: Represents the car that won the 1982 Monte Carlo Rally.
Drivers: Driven by legend Walter Röhrl and his co-driver Christian Geistdörfer.
The Real Car (Opel Ascona 400 - Group 4/B)
The Ascona 400 is famous for being the last rear-wheel-drive (RWD) car to win the World Rally Championship (WRC) before the all-wheel-drive era (Audi Quattro) dominated the sport.
Key Technical Specifications:
Engine: 2.4 liters, inline-4 (developed with help from Cosworth).
Power: Approximately 240 to 270 hp (rally version).
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive (RWD), which demanded immense technical skill from the drivers on snow and ice surfaces like Monte Carlo.
Weight: Very light, about 1,050 kg, built with Kevlar and fiberglass body panels for greater agility.
Historical Details
Colors: The white paint with blue and red stripes is the official Opel Euro Händler Team livery.
Trivia: In 1982, Walter Röhrl won the drivers’ championship with this car, proving that the Ascona’s reliability and balance were superior to the brute power of four-wheel drive in that era.
It’s a fantastic piece for any motorsport enthusiast!
Details
Era
1900-2000
Estimated period
1980-1990
Number of objects
1
Scale
1:43
Marque/model type
Opel Ascona 400
Colour
Blue, Red, White
Material
Diecast
Condition
Mint
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