Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive in Paris 2012

An absolute highlight of the Paris Motor Show is certainly the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive. Here is the talk of the strongest in the AMG high-performance range, for he should make at least 750 horsepower. 

Possible to make this power four electric motors that move the Gullwing in just 3.9 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and provides the drive by one of the wheels. Faster a production car with electric drive has never been, although it is closed off at 250 km / h electronically

As early as June of next year, the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive scheduled to come to market. In Germany, he will be offered a handsome price of 416,500 euros and convince one or two sports car fan of its pioneering technology. 

The electric super coupe, a high-voltage battery is working (maximum 400 volts), which was developed by Mercedes-AMG in cooperation with the Formula 1 experts Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains, with fall back on the experience with the Kers hybrid could. For the optimal tuning of the chassis sports Stromers provide three different driving modes: Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus.

The battery can be fully charged by electric power connection within three hours, for which a so-called wall box is required. If you have any wallbox, so you have a charging time of about 20 hours accepted.

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