Opel Ampera (2012)

The revolutionary Opel Ampera celebrated its world premiere at the 79th Geneva Motor Show. General Motors Europe president, Carl-Peter Forster, unveiled the extended-range electric vehicle and announced plans to put the car into production in late 2011.

The Opel Ampera will also be offered with right-hand drive in the United Kingdom by Opel's sister-brand, Vauxhall.

"The Opel Ampera further demonstrates GM's leadership in the electrification of the automobile," said Carl-Peter Forster. "Its ground-breaking Voltec electric propulsion system is the kind of game-changing technology the automotive industry needs to respond to energy and environmental challenges."










































Technical Specifications :

•Vehicle type: 5-door, front-wheel-drive hatchback
•Category: Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV)
•Chassis: independent McPherson struts front, compound crank twist axle rear, four-wheel disc brakes, full regenerative brakes to maximize energy capture, electric power-assist steering
•Seating capacity: four
•Performance
◦Top speed: 161 km/h
◦EV range: 60 km (MVEG cycle)
◦Total range: >500 km
•Dimensions
◦Wheelbase: 2685 mm
◦Length: 4404 mm
◦Width: 1798 mm
◦Height: 1430 mm
◦Cargo volume: 301 l
•Battery system
◦Type: lithium-ion
◦Energy: 16 kWh
•Electric drive unit
◦Power: 150 hp (111 kW)
◦Torque: 370 Nm
•Exterior
◦Tire and wheel size: specially developed low rolling-resistance tires on 17-inch forged aluminum wheels