Opel’s New Electric Car, the Ampera
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The first permanently electrically-powered vehicle in Europe.
PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS: Opel Ampera General
Vehicle type: 5-door, front-wheel-drive hatchback
Category: Electric vehicle with extended-range capability
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
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Performance
Top speed (km/h): 161
EV range (km): 40 – 80 (MVEG cycle)
Total range (km) > 500
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Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm): 2685
Length (mm): 4404
Width (mm): 1798
Height (mm): 1430
Cargo volume (L): 301
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Battery system
Type: lithium-ion
Energy (kWh) 16
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Electric drive unit
Power (kW / hp): 111 / 150
Torque (Nm): 370
Exterior
Tire and wheel size: specially developed low rolling-resistance tires on 17-inch forged aluminum wheels
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Very nice ruby. Nicely captured too.
That is so cool! I love red for cars..
Visiting for RT 2! Hope you can stop by:)
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Oh, pretty red car, and energy saving too! Happy Ruby Tuesday!