SLS AMG goes zero-emission

As part of its “AMG Performance 2015” strategy Mercedes-AMG is presenting its state-of-art concept of a super sports car featuring a zero-emission drive. With a maximum power of 392 kW (525.68 PS) and torque of 880 Nm the SLS AMG E-CELL continues the brand aim to reduce fuel consumption and emission without losing its traditional performance.

With a fluorescent "AMG lumilectric magno" paint, the SLS AMG E-CELL is the latest project of Mercedes-AMG which is to create an emission-free sports car with an innovative drive solution.

"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 of Mercedes-AMG.

Thanks to the four synchronous electric motors fitted super sports car, the SLS AMG E-CELL provides a combined power of 392 kW and a maximum torque of 880 Nm, with each engine achieving a maximum rpm of 12.000/rpm. Located close to the wheels the power is transmitted by one transmission per axle.

The power delivered by the four engines handle the SLS AMG E-CELL the ability to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 4 seconds, almost the same as the SLS AMG with 6.3-litre V8 engine which goes up to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds.

A liquid-cooled high-voltage lithium-ion battery featuring a modular design with an energy content of 48 kWh and a capacity of 40 Ah is responsible for giving the necessary energy to the SLS AMG E-CELL.