Opel RAK e

The Opel RAK e is an electric two seat city concept car, which was produced by the German car manufacturer, Opel. The RAK e premiered at the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show, in September 2011.[1] The name RAK e recalls the name of the rocket powered RAK 2 of 1928, which included one canopy door.[2] It was developed and designed in conjunction with KISKA,[3][4] designers of the KTM X-Bow.

Opel RAK e
Overview
ManufacturerOpel
Production2011 (Concept car)
DesignerKISKA
Body and chassis
ClassCity car (A)
Body style1 door hatchback
LayoutFront wheel drive
DoorsCanopy
Dimensions
Length3,000 mm (118.1 in)
Height1,190 mm (46.9 in)
Kerb weight380 kg (840 lb)

The RAK e is a battery powered electric car (officially a quadricycle) with a range of 100 kilometers, and had 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 capacity of 5 kWh.

References
  1. "Vauxhall Rake EV concept (2011) at the Frankfurt motor show". carmagazine.co.uk. 13 September 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  2. English, Andrew (13 September 2011). "Frankfurt Motor Show 2011: Opel RAKe". The Telegraph. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  3. "Opel RAK e Concept: the design". Car Body Design. 1 February 2012. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  4. "Opel". KISKA. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  5. Bremner, Richard (29 November 2011). "Opel RAK-e". Autocar. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
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