Mokka with rally genes

Opel has brought rally genes to the asphalt with its Mokka GSE. We drove the top-of-the-line electric model.

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Retro is always good when it carries once-proven values ​​into the present day. Opel What does that have to do with the abbreviation? GSE done once adorned the Opel models Commodore and Monza and featured injection for the Grand Sport This, in turn, brought a gleam to the eyes of sports-minded drivers – and the Rüsselsheim-based company recognized this three years ago as Grand Sport Electric reactivated and now established as a sub-brand for sporty electric models.

From rally racing to asphalt

The Opel Mokka GSE underwent its first test drives on the Madrid racetrack. Photo: © Opel

The Opel Mokka GSE represents the provisional pinnacle of this sub-brand, because...The electric version of the Mokka has all its driving characteristics adapted directly from rally racing."From rally to road," is how Opel describes its intention, and fittingly presents its latest addition to the racetrack. Circuito del Madrid Jamara before. Because the model for the electric sports car was the Mokka GSE Rally, which Opel has specially redesigned for rally use and which is scheduled to compete from next year.

And yes, the engineers did an excellent job. 281 hp/207 kW throw a Torque of 345 Newton meters onto the asphalt, which propels the 1.672-kilogram Mokka GSE to 100 km/h in 5,9 seconds. A top speed of 200 km/h is possible. It could go even faster, but is electronically limited; after all, the... Maximum range of 336 kilometers not melt like snow in the sun.

54-kWh battery

Sporty looks included: the Opel Mokka GSE Photo: © Opel

The rally Opel draws its energy from a 54 kWh lithium-ion batteryIf it is to be charged with electricity, this can be done with Alternating current with 11 kW to take place, in matters Direct current is a maximum of 100 kW. Inside. Then the battery needs around 27 minutes to charge from 20 to 80 percent. Opel states the consumption as follows: 18,5 kWh per 100 kilometers

The Mokka offers three driving modes: Echo, Normal and – of course – SportsThese each change the engine's performance and responsiveness. Only in the Sport mode The Mokka GSE reaches its full power, in the Normal mode its top speed is reduced to 180 km/h with a horsepower output of "only" 231 hp. In LIGRE eco mode are also only 150 km/h with 180 hpHowever, it is also true that if the driver chooses to use kickdown to accelerate quickly, the GSE delivers its full power regardless of the mode.

Lots of driving fun guaranteed!

The dashboard of the Opel Mokka GSE. Photo: © Opel

And that's precisely the appeal of the performance-oriented Mokka: the driving pleasure. The steering is precise and direct.The rear axle remains stable even during fast cornering. Ultimately, the GSE ten millimeters lower to the ground as its conventional siblings, has stronger brakes and Specifically designed axles with new hydraulic shock absorbersThe chassis is designed for sportiness and, not least, has a mechanical limited-slip differential, with which really fast drives are possible and the driver actually feels the rally genes.

A fun car that even the elegant ones can't resist. Alcantara sports seatThe new electric vehicles, specially developed for driver and passenger, fit in nicely. One is initially taken aback by the electric vehicle.Entry price of €39.747,90 net, but it's practically fully equipped. The price list only shows two options: a black painted hood and a driver fatigue detection system – everything else is already included.

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