| Opel Calibra Touring Car '94 | |
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| Appears in | Gran Turismo 2 Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec Gran Turismo 4 Gran Turismo PSP Gran Turismo 5 Gran Turismo 6 |
| Type in GT5 | ST[1] |
| Interior in GT6 | Simple[2] |
| Manufacturer | Opel |
| Drivetrain | 4WD[3] |
| Max Power | 407 BHP |
| Performance Points | 523 PP |
| Weight | 1,040 kilograms (2,300 lb) |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 2.56 kg (5.6 lb) per horsepower |
The Opel Calibra Touring Car '94 is a Race car produced by Opel. It appears in every game of the series since Gran Turismo 2, with the exception of Gran Turismo Sport.
The car appears to be the #6, driven by Keke Rosberg, who finished 14th place overall in the 1994 DTM Driver's Championship.
In-game description
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"The newest aerodynamics and 4WD system make this car a monster on the circuit."
- The Opel Calibra was sold as the Vauxhall Calibra in the UK.
Opel entered the Calibra V6 in the final race of the 1993 DTM season (Deutsch Tourenwagen Masters) at Hockenheim. It earned championship points on its first time out, providing onlookers with an indication as to what was to come.
The Calibra's chassis was developed by the Joest Team, past winners of numerous 24 Hours of Le Mans races. The Cosworth-tuned 2.5-liter turbocharged V6 produced 414 HP, with the power transferred to all four wheels. The 2-door coupe was fitted with wide fenders to accommodate its meaty tires. A large front spoiler and rear wing were also included. Even the unseen underbody was specially molded to take advantage of ground effects.
The car was driven by Manuel Reuter and former Formula 1 World Champion Keke Rosberg. In 1994, John Winter joined Rosberg and Reuter forming a three-man team. The Calibra had its best year in 1996, when the DTM merged with the ITC (International Touring Car Championship). The Calibra received an engine power boost to 493 HP and Reuter won three out of 26 races to claim the Driver's Title. Other Opel members drove well, with a total of five drivers ranking in the top ten. However, at the end of the year Opel decided to withdraw from the ITC, and the series itself ultimately came to an end not long thereafter.
AcquisitionEdit
GT2Edit
The player can purchase this car in the special section of the Opel dealership for 1,000,000 Credits.
GT3Edit
This car can be won by winning the Gran Turismo World Championship in Professional Events. The player cannot buy this car from the Opel dealer, even though it appears there.
GT4Edit
This car can only be obtained by winning the Speedster Trophy.
GTPSPEdit
This car can be purchased for 1,250,000 Credits.
GT5Edit
As a Standard car, the Opel Calibra Touring Car '94 can be purchased from the Used Car Dealership for 1,481,549 Credits. It is a Level 14 car.
GT6Edit
This car can be purchased for 1,250,000 Credits. It is a simplified car.
TriviaEdit
In Gran Turismo 3, the replay nameplate for this car erroneously reads Caribra instead of Calibra. This error would also occur on the starting grid nameplate as well.
PicturesEdit
.jpg "Opel Calibra Touring Car '94 (GT2).jpg (31 KB)")
_-_Rear.jpg "Opel Calibra Touring Car '94 (GT2) - Rear.jpg (27 KB)")
VideosEdit
NotesEdit
- ↑ Appears as a Standard Car in Gran Turismo 5
- ↑ Appears as a simple car in Gran Turismo 6
- ↑ Four-Wheel Drive
