OPEL REVEALS ITS FASTEST ALL-ELECTRIC ROAD CAR: INTRODUCING THE MOKKA GSE

Inspired by the prototype Mokka GSE Rally car, the Mokka GSE road car will go into serial production.

With Opel recently teasing fans with a widespread “OMG! GSE” social media campaign, the brand with the Blitz subsequently announced that the Mokka GSE, inspired by the prototype Mokka GSE Rally, will go into serial production. Now, Opel has revealed the first pictures of the exciting high-performance model. The Mokka GSE will be nothing less than the fastest battery-electric Opel, packaged in a unique GSE rally design, and loaded with technology.

“The new Mokka GSE brings motorsport energy to the streets. After five years pioneering in electric motorsport with the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup, we have put our best engineering, power, and handling into a car made for daily thrills. With its striking design, sharp handling, and outstanding performance, the Mokka GSE is made to turn heads and thrill the driver. We can't wait to get it into the hands of our car loving community soon,” said Rebecca Reinermann, Vice President Marketing of Opel and Vauxhall.

The new Opel Mokka GSE impresses with its strong performance. With a peak output of 207kW (280hp), the serial production electric car will be just as powerful as its motorsport counterpart. And with an immediate torque of 345 Newton meters, it accelerates just as uncompromisingly. From a standing start it can reach 100 km/h in just 5.9 seconds. With a top speed of 200 km/h, it will soon be the fastest all-electric Opel.

Mokka GSE drivers can choose from three distinct drive modes. In ‘Sport’ mode, the electric car is set up for performance and delivers its full power. In ‘Normal’ mode it reaches up to 180 km/h and in ‘Eco’ all settings are trimmed for the greatest possible efficiency. The Mokka GSE stores its energy in a 54 kWh lithium-ion battery.

Its kerb weight of less than 1.6 tonnes, which is exemplary for a battery-electric vehicle, and the sophisticated technology, which was also inspired by the rally prototype, also contribute to the exceptional performance. The Mokka GSE has front-wheel drive with Torsen multi-plate limited-slip differential as well as a chassis with specially designed axles and new double hydraulic shock absorbers. All high-voltage components of the standard Mokka GSE, such as the motor, inverter, battery or wiring harness, come from the Mokka GSE Rally. The steering system, chassis and brakes have also been designed to be particularly sporty and optimised thanks to Opel's experience in electric rallying.

The new Mokka GSE also confidently presents itself to the outside world. While the well-known and successful Opel Mokka already turns heads with its characteristic design, new colours, new cockpit and top technologies, the new Opel Mokka GSE promises at first glance it can be even faster, more exciting and more emotional. GSE-specific inserts inspired by the rally prototype adorn the compact electric car on the front apron and at the rear. The yellow and black GSE lettering on the front and sides make a further clear statement.

Safe contact with the road is ensured by the wheel-tyre combination specially developed for the Mokka GSE. The new aerodynamically optimised 20-inch alloy wheels combined with the Michelin Pilot Sport EV 225/40 R20 tyres are only available for the Mokka GSE at Opel. Within the strikingly designed rims in GSE design, the yellow GSE brake calipers stand out.