There are reports that a more production-like version of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive will be introduced later this year. The full-production version of the model, which was previewed in mid-2009, will be available in 2013, according to AMG managing director Volker Mornhinweg.
Powering Mercedes’ electric sports car are four electric motors, which offer an awesome combined peak output of 392 kW (525 hp) and a maximum torque of 880 Nm. The vehicle has an estimated range of 180 km (112 miles). The four electric motors, which are positioned near the wheels, reduce the unsprung masses compared to wheel-hub motors.
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