Mercedes-Benz Unveils SLS AMG E-Cell EV
Published Monday, 12 July, 2010 by Fletcher Jones Motorcars. Categories: News.
It has been confirmed that luxury auto maker Mercedes-Benz is producing an all-electric SLS AMG roadster for 2013.
The Mercedes-Benz "E-Cell" promises to be the world's first all-electric supercar; hoping to trump the Tesla Roadster in both price and performance.
Power for the E-Cell will be provided by four electric motors - all located at the rear of the vehicle . Each are capable of revving to 12,000 rpm. Power for the setup totals 525 horsepower and 649 lb-ft of torque, good enough for a zero-to-62 time of just 4 seconds.
For comparison, the gas-powered SLS can hit 62 from…
The Mercedes-Benz "E-Cell" promises to be the world's first all-electric supercar; hoping to trump the Tesla Roadster in both price and performance.
Power for the E-Cell will be provided by four electric motors - all located at the rear of the vehicle . Each are capable of revving to 12,000 rpm. Power for the setup totals 525 horsepower and 649 lb-ft of torque, good enough for a zero-to-62 time of just 4 seconds.
For comparison, the gas-powered SLS can hit 62 from…