Skip to content

From the INS archive · Published 24 April 1998

This release is shown as originally published. Names, products, figures and contact details reflect that time.

Optima Batteries AB

Performance Battery for the European Car Market

/INS · 24 April 1998
8 languages
Battery manufacturer, Gylling Optima Batteries AB, is launching a new range of high-performance batteries. The OrangeTop battery is a long-life, robust and maintenance free battery specifically designed for the European automotive market.

This automotive battery exploits the company's ground-breaking SpiralCell technology1 that has made the existing products in the Optima range the natural choice in high performance applications. For example, Optima batteries are used on all Aston Martin Virage, Volante and Vantage cars and within marine and defence applications.
This unique design has several practical and environmental benefits for the car user. The electrolyte is sealed in a closed system so that it contains few components, is robust, maintenance-free and fully recyclable.There is no topping up or checking required and, as the battery does not leak or gas, no corrosion problems.
This is possible because spiral-wound cells replace the traditional flat plates of conventional lead acid batteries. The result is a compact design that can deliver the same level of current as conventional units two or three times its size.
For automotive applications, this adds up to a battery that delivers power, time upon time whatever the driving conditions. In test Optima batteries have a life cycle of between 9-12,000 cycles while compared to around 4,000 for conventional battery designs. For dealers and users, the battery offers a long shelf life. The battery comes with a two years warranty.
The new battery has been developed specifically to meet the needs of the European market."This powerful battery is a strong product with which to mark our entry into the European automotive market," says Bengt Hagander, managing director of Optima Batteries AB. The OrangeTop range will be available in Europe and the company is building up its distribution channels to make it more widely available to the consumer.
The Gylling group of companies has a history that goes back more than 80 years. Optima Batteries has an established reputation at the professional end of the battery markets with its products used in the motor sport, defence, marine and agricultural industries. The company has production in the US with a network of agents world-wide.

1 Optima SpiralCell Technology is a registered trademark.

For more information contact:
Five Star Batteries, Alan Pearce
5 River Road, Barking
Essex, 1G11 OHE, England
Phone: +44 181 594 7921. Fax: +44 181 594 6353

Optima Batteries AB, Magnus Andersson
PO Box 742, 182 17 Danderyd, Sweden
Tel. +46 8 622 32 37. Fax: +46 8 622 32 90

Battery Specification:
Cold Cranking Amps 800A
Capacity 52 Ah C/20 rate
Dimensions 256 x 173x201 mm (LxWxH)
Battery weight 17.7 kg

Performance Battery for the European Car Market
Performance Battery for the European Car Market
About this release
  • Originally published on ins-news.com at /en/100/262/1577/performance-battery-for-the-european-car-market-medical-and-healthcare.htm.
  • Shown from the INS archive as it was published.

More from Optima Batteries AB

Optima Batteries AB9 March 1998

Performance Battery for the European Car Market

Batteritillverkaren Gylling Optima Batteries AB presenterar en ny serie kraftfulla batterier. OrangeTop är ett robust, underhållsfritt batteri med lång livslängd. Det är specialkonstruerat för europeiska bilar. I Sverige lanseras batteriet av Gycom Batteriteknik AB.

From the INS archiveSV
Optima Batteries AB5 August 1998

Battery faces up to tough conditions

A new starter battery has been introduced to meet the needs of professional users who require a robust starting battery. Developed by Optima Batteries AB, the Grey Top has been introduced to suit the needs of users of small to mid-sizetractors and compactors.

From the INS archiveENDESV
Optima Batteries AB23 June 1997

Worlds toughest sail race means baptism by fire for new battery

The Whitbread Round the World Race is the world’s toughest ocean sailing race. Safety requirements are strict, not least when it comes to the all-important electric power supply. The batteries mustn’t weigh more than 280 kilos and must have a high capacity.Short charging time, versatile mounting, hi

From the INS archiveENNBSV