The Amazing Yet Very Clever Vision of Electric Rallying by Opel!

With the Opel Mokka GSE Rally, the German manufacturer presents a bold and innovative electric rally prototype.

The new Opel Mokka GSE Rally marks an important step in the development of electric rallying. As the first vehicle designed according to the new FIA eRally5 regulations, this prototype is based on an SUV platform, an atypical choice in the world of motorsport, particularly due to its higher center of gravity compared to a sedan or coupe. This compromise, while technically less optimal in terms of pure road handling, facilitates brand recognition and creates a direct link between competition and series production models.

Beneath its elevated bodywork, the Mokka GSE Rally hides a reasonable yet more than sufficient powertrain with 207 kW (280 hp) and 345 Nm of torque, delivered through a multi-disc limited-slip differential. The lightweight chassis developed by Opel features a rally-specific Bilstein suspension, with a reinforced McPherson front axle and a modified rigid rear axle, ensuring robustness and precision.

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The 54 kWh battery is identical to that of the standard Mokka, optimized by management software designed for the extreme conditions of rallying. The entire electronic driving system (ABS, ESP, etc.) is intentionally absent to provide a raw driving experience, true to the demands of the discipline. With the immediate torque from the electric powertrain, it promises some exciting drifts!

Safety reaches a high level worthy of the WRC with a FIA-certified roll cage, bucket seats with six-point harnesses, a battery encapsulation, and an ultra-rapid high-voltage cut-off system. The Mokka GSE Rally is also equipped with a non-conductive fire extinguishing system.

By opting for an SUV, Opel demonstrates that the electrification of rallying can also serve as an effective marketing tool, while validating technologies ready to be integrated into production lines. This prototype paves the way for a future where sportiness, electrification, and mass production converge.

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