Which Optima for my 4x4 with winch?

Yellow Top D-31T (75Ah 975A) or D-31A depending on tray. The Yellow handles winch-induced deep cycling without premature ageing.

Does Optima work for a normal car?

Yes, a Red Top R-3.7 fits the standard tray and delivers maximum CCA. But if your car is just Start-Stop with no special demands, a conventional flat AGM covers it for less money.

Can I mount it upside down?

Yes, Optima SpiralCell is the only AGM family rated for any mounting angle, including fully inverted. Useful in hot rods and special installs.

How long does an Optima last?

8-10 years in normal use with seasonal float charge. Optima publishes 24-36-month limited warranty depending on line, but real-world life with proper maintenance is much longer.

Is Optima Yellow Top good for car audio?

It's exactly what competition audio asks for: repeated deep discharge without damage and fast charge acceptance from the alternator between tracks. The Yellow Top D-4.2 is the most popular SPL/SQ choice.

How long does shipping take?

Standard delivery 1 to 5 working days to your country. We process orders within 24h.

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OPTIMA batteries

Optima batteries: North American premium AGM with patented SpiralCell technology — 99.99% pure lead spiral cells delivering maximum vibration resistance, deep-cycle tolerance and any-angle mounting (even upside down).

Three clearly distinct lines: Optima Red Top (pure starting, maximum CCA), Optima Yellow Top (dual purpose starting + deep cycle), Optima Blue Top (marine with dual SAE + threaded post). The go-to choice for 4x4 with winch, competition car audio, hot rod, modified cars, serious off-road and boats with house loads.

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Caravan battery Optima YTS-5.5 12V 75Ah 975A AGM

12V

75Ah

975A

325 × 165 × 238 mm

4,71(84)

€260.45 VAT incl.

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Car battery Optima RTC-4.2 12V 50Ah 815A AGM

12V

50Ah

815A

254 × 175 × 200 mm

4,78(65)

€185.15 VAT incl.

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Marine battery Optima BTDC-5.5 12V 75Ah 975A AGM

12V

75Ah

975A

325 × 165 × 238 mm

4,80(34)

€263.05 VAT incl.

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Car battery Optima RTS-4.2 12V 50Ah 815A AGM

12V

50Ah

815A

254 × 175 × 200 mm

4,80(38)

€186.70 VAT incl.

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Marine battery Optima BTDC-4.2 12V 55Ah 765A AGM

12V

55Ah

765A

254 × 175 × 200 mm

4,81(34)

€216.23 VAT incl.

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Caravan battery Optima YTS-4.2 12V 55Ah 765A AGM

12V

55Ah

765A

254 × 175 × 200 mm

4,82(34)

€213.10 VAT incl.

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Car battery Optima RTU-4.2 12V 50Ah 815A AGM

12V

50Ah

815A

254 × 175 × 200 mm

4,84(37)

€185.15 VAT incl.

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Car battery Optima RTS-2.1 6V 50Ah 815A AGM

50Ah

815A

254 × 90 × 203 mm

4,82(26)

€162.96 VAT incl.

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Caravan battery Optima YTU-4.2 12V 55Ah 765A AGM

12V

55Ah

765A

254 × 175 × 200 mm

4,80(29)

€210.15 VAT incl.

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Car battery Optima RTU-3.7 12V 44Ah 730A AGM

12V

44Ah

730A

237 × 172 × 197 mm

4,80(34)

€186.65 VAT incl.

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Auxiliary battery Optima YTR-2.7 12V 38Ah 460A AGM

12V

38Ah

460A

237 × 129 × 227 mm

4,80(36)

€154.20 VAT incl.

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Marine battery Optima BTSLI-4.2 12V 50Ah 815A AGM

12V

50Ah

815A

254 × 175 × 200 mm

4,77(33)

€180.80 VAT incl.

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Car battery Optima RTR-3.7 12V 44Ah 730A AGM

12V

44Ah

730A

237 × 172 × 197 mm

4,77(21)

€191.20 VAT incl.

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Car battery Optima YTS-2.1 6V 55Ah 765A AGM

55Ah

765A

255 × 90 × 206 mm

4,78(25)

€160.75 VAT incl.

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Marine battery Optima BTDC-5.0 12V 66Ah 765A AGM

12V

66Ah

845A

309 × 172 × 221 mm

4,79(32)

€225.05 VAT incl.

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Car battery Optima RTR-4.2 12V 50Ah 815A AGM

12V

50Ah

815A

254 × 175 × 200 mm

4,79(29)

€209.20 VAT incl.

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Car battery Optima RTF-4.2 12V 50Ah 815A AGM

12V

50Ah

815A

254 × 185 × 184 mm

4,81(29)

€197.00 VAT incl.

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Caravan battery Optima YTR-5.0 12V 66Ah 845A AGM

12V

845

309 × 172 × 219 mm

4,82(29)

€261.06 VAT incl.

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Optima SpiralCell: what makes it different

Optima Batteries (Clarios group, technical sister to VARTA) builds an AGM with spiral-wound cells instead of flat plates. Each cell is a tight cylinder of two 99.99% pure lead foils with a high-pressure-wound AGM separator. The result: up to 15x more vibration resistance than a flat battery, hundreds of cycles down to 80% depth of discharge without damage and the ability to mount at any angle — including fully inverted.

This makes them the logical choice for extreme-use profiles: 4x4 with electric winch, off-road with constant vibration, cars with competition audio (1,000+ W), hot rods with tight underbonnet space, restomodded classics, small-to-mid-size boats with house loads, low-capacity solar banks.

The three Optima lines

Line	Colour	Function	Capacity	Typical CCA	Top models
Red Top	Red	Pure starting — maximum CCA	38-50 Ah	720-815 A	RT R-3.7, RT S-4.2, RT 75/35
Yellow Top	Yellow	Dual: starting + deep cycle	38-75 Ah	660-975 A	YT S-4.2, YT D-4.2, YT D-31T
Blue Top	Blue	Marine — SAE + threaded dual post	50-75 Ah	815-975 A	BT D-31M, BT D-34M

When to pick each Optima

Optima Red Top — pure starting at maximum CCA. Best for cars/trucks without high parked loads but a demanding engine. Hot rod, big diesel, track day.
Optima Yellow Top — dual purpose, starting + deep cycle. Preferred for 4x4 with winch, competition audio, modified cars with many accessories, small motorhome.
Optima Blue Top — marine version with dual post (SAE for cranking, threaded for house loads). Boat, jet-ski.

Best-selling Optima models

Optima YT S-4.2 — Yellow Top 55Ah 765A. The most universal Yellow, fits standard European tray.
Optima YT D-4.2 — Yellow Top dual 55Ah 765A with side terminal. Competition audio, modified.
Optima YT D-31T — Yellow Top 75Ah 975A. Big 4x4 with winch, small motorhome.
Optima RT R-3.7 — Red Top 44Ah 720A. Pure cranking, hot rod, restored sports car.
Optima RT S-4.2 — Red Top 50Ah 815A. Demanding cranking, standard SAE post.
Optima BT D-31M — Blue Top marine 75Ah 900A dual post. Boat and jet-ski.

Optima vs conventional AGM

A high-end flat AGM (Varta Silver Dynamic AGM, Tudor AGM Microhybrid) covers 95% of standard Start-Stop cars and is the right choice if your vehicle has no special demands. Optima shines when there is extreme vibration, recurring deep cycling or need for non-standard mounting — no flat AGM matches SpiralCell there. The trade-off is price: an Optima costs 2-3x what an equivalent flat AGM does.

Frequently asked questions

Which Optima for my 4x4 with winch?: Yellow Top D-31T (75Ah 975A) or D-31A depending on tray. The Yellow handles winch-induced deep cycling without premature ageing.
Does Optima work for a normal car?: Yes, a Red Top R-3.7 fits the standard tray and delivers maximum CCA. But if your car is just Start-Stop with no special demands, a conventional flat AGM covers it for less money.
Can I mount it upside down?: Yes, Optima SpiralCell is the only AGM family rated for any mounting angle, including fully inverted. Useful in hot rods and special installs.
How long does an Optima last?: 8-10 years in normal use with seasonal float charge. Optima publishes 24-36-month limited warranty depending on line, but real-world life with proper maintenance is much longer.
Is Optima Yellow Top good for car audio?: It's exactly what competition audio asks for: repeated deep discharge without damage and fast charge acceptance from the alternator between tracks. The Yellow Top D-4.2 is the most popular SPL/SQ choice.
How long does shipping take?: Standard delivery 1 to 5 working days to your country. We process orders within 24h.

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Optima SpiralCell: what makes it different

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