Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell @ Detroit 2011 – Press Release

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell: The High Voltage gullwing

Kristiansund (Norway) – Mercedes-AMG is rising to the challenges of the automotive future: the SLS AMG E-CELL showcases state-of-the-art development of an exciting super sports car with a zero-emission high-tech drivetrain. Boasting a power output of 526 hp and 649 lb-ft of torque, this prototype vehicle from AMG offers exceptional performance. The gullwing with electric drive is part of the company strategy entitled “AMG Performance 2015″ which aims to continually reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

With the SLS AMG E-CELL, Mercedes-AMG is providing a glimpse of its latest development project – a powerful and locally emission-free super sports car. Finished in fluorescent “AMG lumilectric magno” paint, the gullwing offers a glimpse at a possiblesmall series production vehicle and at the same time reflects the innovative strength and development expertise of the AMG performance brand.

“We take social responsibility very seriously and with the SLS AMG E-CELL we are demonstrating a further milestone in our “AMG Performance 2015″ strategy. It is our goal to continually reduce the fuel consumption and emissions of new models in the coming years, while at the same time enhancing the core brand value of performance”, explains Ola Källenius, chairman of the board (from 1 July 2010) of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. With the SLS AMG E-CELL, the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz is launching a totally innovative drivetrain for super sports cars, reaching new territory in this market segment.

The ground-breaking drive system boasts some impressive highlights: powerful traction is provided by four synchronous electric motors with a combined peak output of 526 hp and a maximum torque of 649 lb-ft. The four compact electric motors each achieve a maximum rpm of 12,000 rpm and are positioned near the wheels. As a result, compared with wheel-hub motors the unsprung masses are substantially reduced. One transmission per axle transmits the power.