Mercedes SLS AMG electric Drive revealed

The Mercedes SLS AMG electric Drive has been revealed at the Paris motor Show. The electric-powered SLS is the full production version of the SLS E-Cell concept, as well as it goes on sale right here in left-hand drive only in summertime 2013.
Unlike the rear-wheel-drive, conventionally powered Mercedes SLS AMG supercar, the SLS electric Drive features four electric motors, one driving each wheel, providing four-wheel drive.
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Total power output is 730bhp as well as 1,000Nm of torque, up from the petrol-powered SLS’ 563bhp as well as 650Nm. However, the SLS electric Drive evaluates in at 2,095kg – 400kg a lot more than the routine cars and truck – which adds a tenth to the 0-62mph time.
That indicates the SLS electric Drive can sprint from 0-62mph in 3.9 seconds as well as on to a top speed of 155mph – 42mph down on the SLS AMG.
The SLS electric Drive is powered by a 548kg lithium-ion battery that provides a overall energy material of 60kWh. That provides the SLS a variety of 155 miles on a full charge.
Using a 22kW fast-charging unit, the battery can be recharged in around three hours, however this boosts to 20 hours if you utilize a traditional home socket.
The electric drivetrain for the SLS was established by Mercedes AMG High performance Powertrains in Brixworth, the exact same team which makes the KERS system for Mercedes’ F1 team.