Touring cars on the upswing

1990/91
After more then ten years of work, the successful VW Formula 3 project comes to its end. It is followed by an era with Opel. The new Opel-Spies has got what it takes to succeed in Formula 3 right from the start. Hence, Michael Schumacher is one of the last drivers to have secured a Formula 3 Championship title while relying on a VW-Spiess engine.

1992
Now, the roads to success is continued with Opel. In 1992, for instance, the German, French and Italian Formula 3 Championships are won.

1997
Finally, there is a new touring-car project in Germany: Opel and Spiess win the German Super Touring Car Championship (STW) manufacturers title as early as in 1998. At the same time, Spiess engines also are used in the British Championship, with the South African Championship following in 1999.