Vauxhall2012 Ampera Specs

2012 Vauxhall Ampera Specifications & Performance

2012 - 2015

Tech Specs Summary


Electric + REx

100 mph

9.0 seconds

149 BHP

49.4 MPGe

5 Doors

4 Seats

301-1,005 L
kg
1,732 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
100 mph
0-62 mph
9.0 seconds
0-60 mph
8.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
86 BHP/Tonne
Power
149 BHP
Torque
273 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
49.4 MPGe
Total Range
380 Miles
CO2 Emissions
27 g/Km

Electric Powertrain

Electric Powertrain
Peak Power
149 BHP
151 ps
Peak Output
111 kW
Peak Torque
273 lb·ft
370 N·m
E-Mode
29.9 kWh/100mi.
18.6 kWh/100km
E-Mode MPGe
135.2 MPGe
E-Mode Range
34 Miles
Battery Size
10.4 kWh (net)
16 kWh (gross)
Charge Time (est.)
1.9 Hrs (7kW)
1.2 Hrs (11kW)

REx Petrol Engine

REx Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.4 Litre
1,398 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
80 BHP
81 ps
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Bore x Stroke
73.4 x 82.6 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.89:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
57 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
20 BHP
Unitary Capacity
350 cc

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (AT)
Direct Drive
Tyre Sizes
215/55R17 H
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Compact Fastback
Doors
5
Seats
4
Cargo Space
301-1,005 L
Kerb Weight
1,732 kg
Gross Weight
2,000 kg
Maximum Payload
268 kg
Length
4,404 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
1,430 mm
Wheelbase
2,685 mm
Front Track
1,546 mm
Rear Track
1,573 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Overall Rating
★★★★★
Adult Occupant
85%
Child Occupant
78%
Pedestrian
41%
Safety Assist
86%

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Band A
£20
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.1

Performance Rating1.4
Environment Rating2
Practicality Rating2.9

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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