Mercedes Benz SLS AMG All Electric Drive Coupe – Most Powerful Electric Sports Car
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The Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive is the most powerful sports coupe in the world. Yes, it is electric and it is extremely fast. Here are some stats to prove it, the output in horsepower is 740 hp and the peak torque on this supercar is rated a 1000 Nm (737 lb/ft.).
As far as the performance Mercedes SLS AMG Electric Drive coupe can go from 0 – 100 km (0 – 60 mph) in 3.9 seconds. There is torque distribution system that makes sure each wheel gets its share of power with the all-wheel drive system.
The power delivery is instantaneous, forceful and applies the torque without delay driving you into the sports seat and along with a vibrationless engine mount system, this car goes fast yet smooth.
The powerplant is four synchronous permanent magnet electric motors with one motor weighing in at 100 lbs, the motors spin at 13,000 rpm and drive the wheels separately through a torque distribution system which is only possible with the electric motor in the wheel hub design.
This car also has the looks to go along with the brawn. The Mercedes SLS AMG Electric looks very much like its Mercedes SLS AMG GT sibling, except without the large spoiler in the back and the fact that the “Electric” is available in electric blue chrome paint. It has gull-wing doors and the large Mercedes grill in the front with a low to the ground sporty design that exudes supercar status.
Coming in at over $500,000 USD, this is truly only for the uber wealthy individual that dares to be different and want to be environmentally conscious.
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Editor @ November 5, 2012
