Mercedes has created a working prototype of the electric SLS AMG supercar. Called the E-Cell, it’s the concept of a car mooted shortly after the launch of the petrol-powered SLS. Presented in bright yellow - or ‘AMG Lumilectric Mango’ - the prototype uses lithium polymer batteries to provide the grunt, and an electric motor propelling each wheel to transmit it to the road. Plug-in recharging and power recuperation will provide and maintain the power.

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Revolving at up to 12,000 rpm and transmitted to the wheels through reduction gearing, the motors push out the equivalent of 526bhp and 649lb ft of torque, giving up 37bhp to the petrol model, though taking back 170lb ft of torque. This power translates to 0-60mph in just over 4sec - just behind the claimed 3.8sec of the petrol model.

Source: Electric Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell supercar

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