50 Years Ago: Walter Röhrl Wins European Rally Championship in Opel Ascona

Fast, exciting and electrifying – three words that perfectly describe the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup “powered by GSe”. With the world’s first fully electric one-make rally cup, Opel, ADAC and everyone involved are showing how modern, sustainable rallying works today. Luca Pröglhöf has just secured this year’s title and thrilled the fans in exciting competitions. But Pröglhöf and his colleagues have famous “forerunners”. Because Opel and rallying are closely linked.

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Strong Results: Opel Supports the Rally Stars of Tomorrow

Since 2013, Opel and the ADAC have been writing a unique success story in rallying. To date, almost 140 participants from 22 nations have taken part in a round of the ADAC Opel Rally Cup or the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup “powered by GSe”. The one-make cup, designed and organised in close cooperation between the two partners, sets standards: it is the world’s first electric rally one-make cup!

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