Smart Motorist

Mercedes-Benz announced today that it will launch an electric version of its new supercar called SLS AMG. The new SLS will be electric AMG performance version similar petrol engine of 6.3 liters and 571 HP - 4 sec. for 0-100 km / h.

New version SLS Mercedes AMG, with zero emissions of pollutants receive four electric motors, positioned near the wheel, generating a total of 392 kW and a maximum torque of 880 Nm. In the first pilot to model Mercedes-Benz AMG Electric SLS will incorporate a modular design with battery Li-Ion, liquid cooled, 40 Ah capacity. 400-volt battery is charged by recovered braking energy.

Regarding dynamics, electric model SLS AMG accelerates from 0-100 km / h in about 4 seconds - so similar performance AMG version with SLS 6.3-liter engine V8 with 571 HP (3.8 seconds acceleration from 0-100 km and 315 km / h maximum speed).

"With SLS AMG want to redefine the electric super-sports car. For us, not just responsibility. We focus as much as pleasure driving and classical AMG performance, "says Volker Mornhinweg, Chief Executive Officer at Mercedes-AMG GmbH, without giving more details regarding autonomy, launching on the market price or the new electric model SLS AMG.

Source: http://www3.mercedes-benz.com/