Mercedes-Benz announces SLS AMG E-CELL series production

Mercedes-Benz has announced at the North American International Auto Show that it has decided to make series production of its SLS AMG E-CELL. The electric version of the gullwing model should arrive to the showrooms in 2013.

On the year of the 125th birthday of the automobile further proofs its expertise in the field of electromobility with this battery-electric drive super sports car that has a power output of 525 hp, torque of 880 Nm and that is able to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 4 seconds.

According to Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, “The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL is the most technically advanced super sports car in the 125-year history of the automobile, and shows just how fascinating electromobility can be. Our customers will be able to order it from their Mercedes-Benz dealers from 2013 onwards”.

As part of the company strategy entitled "AMG Performance 2015" the gullwing with electric drive will contribute to the continuous reduction of fuel consumption and emissions.