Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive Debut

The new SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive by Mercedes-AMGMercedes-BenzGermany, 1924 > present197 models
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celebrated its debut in Paris today. The locally emission-free super sports car is the most powerful AMG high-performance vehicle of all time and has four electric motors producing a total output of 552 kW and a maximum torque of 1000 Nm. The SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.

The gullwing model ever has been developed in-house by Mercedes-AMG GmbH. The high-voltage battery for the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive is the result of cooperation between Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains in Brixworth (GB).

According to Mercedes-Benz, the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive is aimed at technology-minded super sports car fans who are open to new ideas and enthusiastic about high-tech solutions for the future of motoring.

Four synchronous electric motors provide a combined maximum output of 552 kW and maximum torque of 1000 Nm. The gullwing model accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, and can reach a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). Unlike with a combustion engine, the build-up of torque is instantaneous with electric motors, maximum torque is available from a standstill. The spontaneous build-up of torque and the power delivery without any interruption of tractive power combine with vibration-free engine running characteristics.

The four compact permanent-magnet synchronous electric motors, each weighing 45 kg, achieve a maximum individual speed of 13,000 rpm and in each case drive the 4 wheels selectively via a axially-arranged transmission design. This enables the distribution of torque to individual wheels.