The 1996 season was the peak of the Calibra’s immortality. Competing against titans from Mercedes-Benz and Alfa Romeo, Opel didn't just participate—they dominated.

In the mid-90s, if you wanted to see the most advanced racing technology on the planet, you didn't look at a Formula 1 grid. You looked at a starting line filled with "sedans."

It featured active aerodynamics —including a front flap that adjusted based on speed—and programmable differentials that mapped the car's traction behavior for every single point on the track.

Driven by in the iconic black-and-white "Cliff" livery , the Calibra secured both the Driver’s and Manufacturer’s World Championships . Reuter’s victory solidified the Calibra as a cult icon for Opel fans everywhere, proving that the brand from Rüsselsheim could take on the world and win. A Flame That Burned Too Bright

While the street-legal Calibra was famous for its record-breaking , the ITC version was a completely different beast:

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