Opel RAK e | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Opel |
Production | 2011 ( Concept car) |
Designer | KISKA |
Body and chassis | |
Class | City car ( A) |
Body style | 1-door hatchback |
Layout | front-wheel drive |
Doors | Canopy |
Dimensions | |
Length | 3,000 mm (118.1 in) |
Height | 1,190 mm (46.9 in) |
Kerb weight | 380 kg (840 lb) |
The Opel RAK e is an electric two-seat city concept car produced by the German car manufacturer Opel. The RAK e premiered at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. [1] The name RAK e recalls the name of the rocket-powered RAK 2 from 1928, which included a canopy door. [2] It was developed and designed in conjunction with KISKA, who also designed the KTM X-Bow. [3] [4]
The RAK e is a battery-powered electric car (officially a quadricycle) with a range of 100 kilometres, and a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). [5] Peak power output is 36.5 kW (50 PS; 49 bhp) of which 10.5 kW (14 PS; 14 bhp) is continuously available. The usable battery has the capacity of 5 kWh.