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The Citizen
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Opel unveils all-electric Mokka for rally debut
Opel has transformed its electric Mokka SUV into a rally car which aligns with the revitalised GSE performance line. Looking for a new or used Opel? Find it here with CARmag! Unlike most sports cars meant to demonstrate a firm's performance commitments, this will actually see competition. It has been designed to compete in the FIA's new eRally5 regulations, set to replace the Corsa Electric Rally. On the outside, a distinct black, grey, and yellow livery with the GSE branding are present. Large alloy wheels and yellow brake callipers showcase its performance focus. Aggressive bumpers and a roof-mounted intake complete the rally-ready appearance, cues that will likely influence the upcoming road-going Opel Mokka GSE due in late 2025. Power comes from a single electric motor delivering 207kW and 345Nm of torque. This power is directed to the front wheels via a multi-plate limited-slip differential and a racing transmission. The 54kWh battery pack is carried over from the standard Mokka Electric but gains added protection through special encapsulation and an underride guard. Related: New Opel Grandland Bags Award for Intelli-Lux HD Lighting System Chassis upgrades are extensive, featuring Bilstein rally-spec suspension with reinforced McPherson struts upfront and modified springs and dampers on the rigid rear axle. Crucially, ABS, ESP, and traction control systems are removed, giving drivers complete control in rally conditions. The interior is stripped for competition, featuring an FIA-certified roll cage and bucket seats with six-point harnesses. Safety is paramount, with a 400V system that automatically shuts down in a collision and an electrically non-conductive fire extinguishing system. Opel plans to offer the Mokka GSE Rally to private customers and teams for the 2026 rally season. A prototype will debut at the ELE Rally Eindhoven in the Netherlands today and tomorrow, part of the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup. Click here and browse thousands if new and used vehicles here with CARmag! The post Opel Unveils All-Electric Mokka for Rally Debut appeared first on CAR Magazine.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Opel reveals new electric rally car of the future prototype
Opel has become the first manufacturer to develop an all-electric rally car built to the FIA's new eRally5 regulations with the unveiling of its prototype Mokka GSE Rally. The German manufacturer has been one of the leading marques in electric rally car production having enjoyed success with its Corsa Rally Electric, which is used in the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup, enjoying its fifth season this year. Advertisement Now the car maker has taken the covers off its latest electric rally car prototype, the Mokka GSE Rally which will make its debut at ELE Rally Eindhoven this weekend. The car is the first vehicle built to the FIA's eRally5 regulations devised in 2022 for cars largely based on two-wheel drive production-spec models featuring a stock motor, inverter and battery. 'For more than four years, Opel and the ADAC have been demonstrating that electric rallying works and excites,' said Opel and Vauxhall CEO Florian Huettl. 'With our new Opel Mokka GSE Rally, we are offering a glimpse of a fully electric next generation rally car thanks to the latest motorsport technology the prototype offers strong performance and power aplenty.' Opel Mokka GSE Rally Opel Mokka GSE Rally Opel Opel Advertisement According to Opel, the Mokka GSE Rally will deliver 'performance on a par with a Rally4 car' with the vehicle producing a peak output of 207 kW (280 hp) and torque of 345 Newton metres. It features a multi-plate limited-slip differential and a racing gearbox, together with reinforced drive shafts and wheel hubs bolted to a lightweight chassis. The software tuning for the engine and battery management has been designed for maximum efficiency, driveability under competitive conditions and performance. To ensure the highest safety standards, the car's battery is shrouded in a special casing. In the unlikely event of an insulation issue, a visual and acoustic warning system immediately reports a malfunction. Advertisement In the event of a sudden deceleration (such as in a collision), a sophisticated sensor system completely shuts down the high-voltage system in a few tenths of a second. In addition, the Mokka GSE Rally has a special extinguishing system with electrically non-conductive extinguishing agent. Opel believes the Mokka GSE Rally could be ready for competition in 2026. To read more articles visit our website.
