German automaker Opel is set to make its Formula E debut for Season 13 with the beginning of the new GEN4 car. The new constructor was announced just prior to this weekend’s race in Spain by Formula E’s CEO, Jeff Dodds, and Opel’s CEO, Florian Huettl. On top of their re-involvement in NASCAR in the United States, this is just another show of Stellantis’ devotion to Motorsports.
The Rüsselsheim-based brand will be known as ‘Opel GSE Formula E Team’ while showcasing its production electric GSE models. For our American readers who aren’t aware of Opel’s racing heritage, Opel has a long history in Rally racing, touring cars, and endurance racing. They now plan to race in the world’s fastest-growing racing series.
“Joining Formula E marks a new milestone for Opel on our journey towards an electric future,” said Opel CEO Florian Huettl. “With Formula E moving to GEN4 cars as of the coming season, we see this as the ideal time to join this exciting, all-electric racing competition. Our Opel GSE Formula E Team will show what our brand stands for: German engineering, bold design and electrified performance, attributes that also apply to Opel’s fully-electric GSE models such as the Mokka GSE and soon the new Corsa GSE.”
“We are delighted to welcome Opel as a new factory team in Formula E,” said Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E. “As a strong German brand with distinctive engineering expertise and a fresh, bold image, Opel brings a long and storied history in motorsport and a new dynamic to the starting grid. Opel’s commitment also shows the importance of Formula E for global car manufacturers in the transition to electric mobility.”
About GEN4 from Formula E’s PR
GEN4 marks the biggest leap in performance in the history of the championship. The all-electric race cars will achieve a peak output of up to 600 kW (816 hp) in qualifying and ATTACK MODE – a whopping 250 kW (340 hp) more than before. In addition, the fourth generation of vehicles has permanent instead of temporary all-wheel drive, which will provide significantly more grip.
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