![]() ![]() The project was ultimately cancelled but way more information about that car can be found by clicking here! Another interesting project was started at Opel around the same time that the Manta B 400 was being finalised: the Kadett D 400. In 1982, as the Audi quattro started to run circles around the competition at the slippery events, Opel team manager Tony Fall ordered that a four-wheel drive (4×4) prototype of the Manta B 400 be built. By then, Opel’s international efforts were basically abandoned in favour of developing a four-wheel drive and bespoke Group B supercar of their own: the Kadett E 4S. In 1984, overwhelmed by the fierce competition at every turn, the car sadly fell further down the WRC leader-boards even though Rauno Aaltonen steered his Manta to a 2nd place finish at the Safari Rally. The only highlight being a 3rd place podium at the year’s RAC Rally in the capable hands of Jimmy McRae. However, in its inaugural 1983 WRC season, the Manta was instantly outclassed and could only watch the fight between Audi and Lancia without being able to truly impose itself. In the 1982 season, since the Ascona gave the Audi quattro a very good fight, there was high hopes that the new Manta, upgraded to the more permissive Group B rules, would yet remain competitive even though it sported a classic rear-wheel drive layout and a naturally-aspirated engine. For the rest, the specifications of the two sister cars were very similar, including use of the same engine. The Manta was also a bit longer and lower, with its engine sitting a bit further back in the chassis, the latter upgraded to “phase 3” to help increase its reliability while producing a bit more horsepower than its predecessor. Opel Manta B 400 – Technical ViewĬompared with the Group 4 Ascona, the Group B Manta made full use of Kevlar body panels the front air dam / fascia, front wings (fenders), bonnet (hood), doors, rear arches, boot (trunk) lid and rear spoiler – this saved about 70 kg (150 lbs) of weight over the Ascona. Since 1981, both the Group 4 Ascona B 400 and the future Group B contender, the Manta B 400, had been developed simultaneously for use in the World Rally Championship and other rally series. Opel’s use of a conventional rear-wheel drive production car would however make it almost instantly obsolete to the bespoke Group B competition. ![]() In mid-1983, as part of GM’s continued international motorsport branding effort, Opel officially made the transition into Group B from the Group 4 Ascona B 400 with its upgraded sister car, the Manta B 400. Notice: Any form of duplication methods (including but not limited to copy/paste of text and screen capture) of the website's content is strictly forbidden. En ce qui concerne les vendeurs, l’absence de frais logistiques (transports, entreposage, assurance) engendrée par le mécanisme de vente online dématérialisée (les véhicules, bien qu’accessibles à la visite par les potentiels acheteurs, ne bougent pas de chez les vendeurs) permet de leur offrir des conditions de ventes uniques sur le marché de l’automobile.Įnfin, en apportant une renouvellement dans la manière dont s’effectue les expertises de véhicules : l’expert intéressé à la commission laisse place à des experts mécaniciens, rémunérés à la mission, neutres et indépendants.RALLY GROUP B SHRINE WEBSITE TO CLOSE DOWN - READ MORE! Published on: 17:56 Originally Published in: 2014 (old website) L’analyse continue et exhaustive de données sur le marché de l’automobile de collection permet à Carprecium de réunir des sélections de véhicules qui correspondent aux envies et aux attentes des collectionneurs et amateurs.ĭ’autre part, en proposant des frais bien en deçà de ceux usuellement pratiqués, à savoir 12% HT à la charge des acheteurs. La garantie du commissaire-priseur vient renforcer cette sécurité dans l’achat.ĭ’une part, en couvrant un segment de marché qui n’est pas toujours proposé, à savoir les budgets entre 5 et 90 k€, dans des ventes thématisées et cohérentes – une première dans cet univers ! ![]() Une attention toute particulière à la description des véhicules (grâce à une cinquantaine de photos notamment) n’omettant aucun détail sur l’état des véhicules présentés à la vente. Merci de nous communiquer les informations concernant votre véhicule et de nous adresser des photos en utilisant le lien suivant :ĭécouvrez votre estimation en cliquant iciĮn organisant des ventes live, retransmises sur internet, Carprecium offre des services innovants et des nouvelles garanties aux enchérisseurs pour leur permettre d’acheter en toute sécurité des minutieusement sélectionnés et véhicules garantis. Nous vous proposons de vous communiquer une estimation dans le cadre d'une mise en vente sur notre plateforme et des informations supplémentaires sur l'état du marché pour votre modèle. Carprecium est le rapprochement de 2 professionnels reconnus et influents dans leur domaine respectif, Millon Enchères et Le Parking ![]()
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