OPTIMA H6 Yellowtop Batteries for Modern Cars

OPTIMA Adds Group 48 Batteries

OPTIMA Batteries now makes an H6 Yellowtop (Group 48) DIN battery that fit not only late-model foreign and domestic performance cars, but they are also a direct-fit for many late-model Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC trucks, as well as many models of Jeeps and other Chrysler vehicles.

What is a H6 battery? It’s a DIN battery size that is sometimes also referred to as a Group 48 battery. Rectangular in shape, with recessed top post terminals, the OPTIMA H6 Yellowtop is 10.94 inches long, 7.48 inches tall and 6.89 inches wide, weighing in at just over 54 pounds. The H6 Optima battery has a C20 rate of 72Ah and is rated at 800 cold-cranking amps.

Key Benefits

• Deep-cycle and cranking power
• Up to 3X longer life
• 15 times more vibration-resistant
• Virtually spillproof
• Mountable in virtually any position
• Maintenance-free
• Faster recharging
• Optimal starting power
• 300+ discharge/recharge cycles

Specifications

• Model: H6
• Weight: 54.01 lb
• C20 Capacity: 72 Ah
• CCA: 800 Amp
• Width: 6.89 in
• Length: 10.94 in
• Height: 7.48 in

Some newer vehicles may require battery registration with the vehicle’s charging system to maximize performance and lifespan, so it’s always a good idea to check your owner’s manual when replacing a battery.

This video has testimonials for the OPTIMA H6 from Betim Berisha at BBi Autosport, GT Class champ Eric Sheely, Weistec Engineering’s Michael Weiss and Yash Rad: