Opel Adam R2 rally car concept unveiled, going to Geneva

Opel has recently announced its plans to introduce the Adam R2 rally car concept during the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in March.

After we have seen the regular version of the Adam back in mid-2012, the model is now getting ready to receive a rally car variant, and this model will be officially presented to the public as a concept during the 2013 Geneva Motor Show next month. According to the German based automaker, the Opel Adam R2 rally car has been made in order to meet the FIA R2 specification and it has been based on the Adam Cup variant.

The Opel Adam R2 rally car concept is getting an OPC body kit, a roof mounted scoop, a quick release hood, lightweight racing wheels, a sport tuned suspension, upgraded Brembo braking system, an electric fire extinguisher in the cabin, a MONIT trip computer, digital instrument cluster, roll cage, Sparco racing seats and more. Power to the Opel Adam R2 rally car concept is being provided by a 1.6 liter EcoTec engine, which is producing a total output of 185 HP (136 kW), with a peak torque of 190 Nm (140 lb-ft), mated to a five-speed sequential transmission “moving” the front wheels. More details on the model will be announced in Geneva.

Source: Opel