For the first time in its history, Opel is providing its
award-winning electric cars for the prestigious international Rally
Monte Carlo. Six electric Opel Ampera will make their debut in the
“Alternative Energy” version of the rally which commences in
Annecy-le-Vieux, Clermont-Ferrand and Lugano on March 22 and finishes
three days later in the capital of Monaco, Monte Carlo. In order to take
part, competing vehicles must have a maximum of 115g/km CO2 emissions.
The main aim of the rally is to cover a certain distance, maintain a
constant speed and use as little energy as possible. Some 150 vehicles
are expected to take part this year.
By entering its electric vehicles with range extending capabilities
in the international rally, Opel is once again showing that it is a
global leader in the field of e-mobility. “Spectators will have the
chance to see our electric cars in action under the challenging
conditions the rally has to offer.” says Enno Fuchs, Opel’s Director
E-Mobility.
The Opel Ampera is the first electric vehicle that can go anywhere
anytime. A 16 kWh lithium ion battery powers the 111kW/150 hp electric
motor. Depending on the style of driving and road conditions, distance
of between 40 and 80 kilometers can be covered in the purely
battery-operated mode, completely free of emissions. The wheels of the
Ampera are always powered electrically. In extended-range mode, which
activates whenever the battery has reached its minimum state of charge,
the gasoline engine drives a generator that supplies the electric drive
unit. The range extender enables an operating radius of 500 kilometers.
On the road, the Ampera’s Voltec electric propulsion system provides
instant torque of 370 Nm enabling zero to 100 km/h acceleration in
around nine seconds and a top speed of 161 km/h.
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