The Opel Manta goes electric

A MODERNIZED CLASSIC – The Opel Manta, which turned 50 in 2020, is a famous coupé from the 70s characterized by a sinuous and slender style. The German company, driven by the recent propensity towards electric mobility and the “fashion” of restomods (application of modern technologies in a classic car), announced a few months ago that it would present an electric version of one of its best-known coupes. . A few weeks later, here are all the details of the Opel Manta GSe ElektroMOD.

ELECTRIC MOTOR AND MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION – Under the hood of the Opel Manta GSe ElektroMOD there is a 147 HP electric motor with 255 Nm of torque that transmits torque to the rear wheels, through the gearbox of the original car, and is powered by a 31 kWh battery capable of guaranteeing up to 200 km of travel. The battery can be recharged with the 9 kW on-board charger in single-phase and three-phase alternating current. According to the house, it takes less than four hours to get a full tank.

REFER TO THE PRESENT – The Opel Manta GSe ElektroMOD it has strong references to the current cars of the manufacturer, such as the Vizor grille, which extends to full width and also incorporates the inverted “L” front headlights. The wheel arches house 17-inch alloy wheels, specially designed and produced by Ronal, with front 195/40 R17 and rear 205/40 R17 tires. On the rear bonnet stands the name “Manta” written with the current lettering of the house.

MODERN SCREENS – The interior of the Opel Manta GSe ElektroMOD they are characterized by modernity and the classic round instrumentation gives way to two 12 “and 10” touch screens, oriented towards the driver, where it is possible to view information about the car such as charge level and range. The sports seats with the yellow central decorative line, developed for the Opel Adam S, should offer good lateral support. The three-spoke steering wheel has also been reworked. The surfaces of the driver’s seat and door panels are matt gray, while the passenger compartment roof is lined with Alcantara.

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