Conti.eContact refined for hybrid models

Continental has taken the Conti.eContact - originally launched in 2011 with electric vehicles in mind - and refined it specifically to meet the needs of hybrid models.

Thanks to the introduction of numerous technologies and innovations in the production process, this extensively hand-crafted summer tire is the first from Continental to obtain the top 'A' rating on the EU Tire Label for both wet grip and rolling resistance, without making substantial compromises in terms of the many other performance characteristics.

Continental is offering six tire sizes for 17 and 18-inch rims, specially designed for models such as the Opel Ampera, BMW 5 ActiveHybrid, Lexus LS 600h and Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid, as well as other cars and SUVs with hybrid drive. Given that this is a relatively new vehicle segment which also involves highly complex production processes, Continental is kicking off with low-volume production at its French tire plant in Sarreguemines.