Tuesday 22 June 2010

Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell Prototype Previewed

The world of electric vehicles has just appointed a new ambassador, as Mercedes has presented the prototype of the electric SLS AMG supercar, dubbed SLS AMG E-Cell. AMG’s aluminum spaceframe has remain unchanged, but now it includes completely different internal organs.
The vehicle is powered by four electric motors, two for each axle. The units are not mounted on the wheel hubs, but they are situated low and close to each wheel. The positioning of the front motors required that the double wishbone suspension of the gas-powered SLS was replaced with a multi-link setup that uses push-rod dampers.
The 12,000 rpm motors offer a combined output of 526 hp and a maximum torque of 649 lb-ft, allowing the vehicle to reach 60 mph in a sharp four seconds.

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