The series production model of Opel’s extended-range electric vehicle, the 2012 Ampera, will make its grand premiere at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. With its unique electric propulsion system providing lively acceleration and high levels of refinement, the five-door Ampera seats four passengers and offers ample trunk space. It is powered by electricity at all times and speeds. For the first 40 – 80 kilometers, power is supplied by the electricity stored in the 16-kWh, lithium-ion battery. While driving on electricity delivered by the battery, the Ampera moves free of gas and tailpipe-emissions.
Vehicle 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
Promotional Video
Source[Autohotest]
