Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell Prototype breaks cover

Posted: Jun 21, 2010
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell Prototype

So you think Porsche has the hottest plug-in hybrid electric supercar (the 918 Spyder). Well you may have forgotten, but shortly after the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG supercar made its debut, the Stuttgart automaker confirmed that it will do an electric-version, scheduled to debut in 2015. Well, here is the prototype of the electric Gullwing.

Known as the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell Prototype, the electric SLS AMG is powered by four electric motors that pump out a total of 526-hp with a maximum torque of 649 lb-ft. The four motors are positioned near each wheel with a transmission on each end to transfer power to the road. That gets the SLS AMG E-Cell to be as fast as its V8 sibling going form 0-60 mph in just 4 seconds. While not confirmed, previous reports suggest a total driving range of 110 miles.

“With the SLS AMG with electric drive, we wanted to redefine the super sports car,” said Volker Mornhinweg, Chief Executive Officer of Mercedes-AMG. “For us, it is not just about responsibility. We attach just as much importance to excitement and classic AMG performance.”

We’ll grab you more details when Mercedes-Benz officially drops the press release (oh, and yes, we’ll grab you high-res photos for your desktop needs).

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell Prototype:

- By: Omar Rana

Source: Automobile


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  • Milo2

    It looks really really cool and the gullwing doors are really unique, it's a very good car but it doesn't look half as good as the 918, nope!

  • http://indiatechnews.com Indiatechnews

    Amazing, it will be nice to see a race between the SLS and the Porsche 918

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    I'll post the same information to my blog, thanks for ideas and great article.

  • Larajane

    Think it looks great, though not in that colour! great article though. I think i want one!